Age and cognitive skills: Use it or lose it

Re:Age and cognitive skills: Use it or lose it by thrwwy001 on Thursday March 06, 2025 @11:49AM (#43282296)

> graduated college with major in computer science and a minor in math.

Me too. High five!

> My goal is 5-8 more classes for a second degree in math (major).

But why? Wouldn't it make more sense to go for a master in computer science? Are you going to use it for work. Otherwise, aren't you going to "lose it" anyways? Also, is your job paying for the degree or are you paying out of pocket?

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Re:Age and cognitive skills: Use it or lose it by semireg on Thursday March 06, 2025 @12:17PM (#43282629)

I’m self employed and this is “for fun.” My wife is a professor in another department and I’ve got a tuition waiver.

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Re:Age and cognitive skills: Use it or lose it by acedTrex on Thursday March 06, 2025 @11:51AM (#43282325)

An academic pursuit can be done for sake of knowledge. Forcing your mind to constantly flex is never a bad idea.

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Re:Age and cognitive skills: Use it or lose it by amelius on Thursday March 06, 2025 @12:08PM (#43282540)

It could be both, though.

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