Skipping CS because of AI is like skipping math because calculators exist
brandon_xyzw · x · 2026-11-03
A widely resonating take: not studying computer science because of AI is like deciding not to study math because calculators were invented. The implication is that foundational understanding matters even more when tools get powerful, and people who grasp the principles become scarcer. Useful discussion material on AI's impact on education and careers.
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