EoinB

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by EoinB 2mo ago
Something to ponder... I have a PhD in mathematics and have worked in tech for more than 30 years as a programmer. I went to a Renaissance era university in Scotland which is required by law to require of me a broad education rather than so
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by EoinB 2y ago
This is the conclusion I have come to as well. So much of what happens in society can be best explained (imo) by human psychology and our relationship with ego, desire, perceived success etc.
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Mathematician/Artist Experiments with the Golden Ratio in Fine Art(gabhan.org)
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by EoinB 3y ago
I was born and educated in Scotland, worked in the UK for a decade or so, then moved to the US and worked for big tech for 15 years while living in the US and becoming a US citizen. I then chose to move back to Scotland, where I continue to
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by EoinB 3y ago
Yes, when we design mathematics degree courses, there is, of course, only so much of the overall subject that can be covered. However, the definition of a mathematics major is, I think we'd agree, "someone who has majored in mathe
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by EoinB 3y ago
I, unfortunately, wasn't very clear, in my original comment, that I am making a distinction between theoretical computer science (the topic); and being a computer science major. Theoretical computer science is generally regarded as a t
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by EoinB 3y ago
From my observations of being in the industry so long, I would tend to agree that the content of computer science degrees has changed since the 80s and 90s. I should have made a clearer distinction between theoretical computer science and a
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by EoinB 3y ago
Some context for what I am about to say: I read mathematics at university (in US terms I am a "math major") and have worked as a software engineer for almost 30 years; being around for the rise of the Internet, mobile phones and c
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by EoinB 3y ago
Oh wow, what an uninformed opinion. Not surprising, sadly, given that so many in tech are so one-dimensional. Perhaps a course in art history would help you understand that visual art has never been solely about image reproduction. Even cav
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by EoinB 4y ago
I am 47 years old and have had two suicide attempts in my life, various interventions and other close calls and I just want to say to you that, even though things can seem hopeless, your life can get better; but you absolutely need to seek
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by EoinB 5y ago
As a mathematics major, I find it encouraging to see non-mathematicians sing the praises of the subject. So I applaud that. But I think the author is overstating/slightly wrong about a few things, perhaps because her exposure to mathem