What to expect from a computer science degree? #008 Compulang: Technology, Programming & Privacy

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NASA + SpaceX launch 4 astronauts to ISS: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-space-exploration-spacex/one-heck-of-a-ride-spacex-launches-astronauts-into-space-idUSKBN27V0I3

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Zoom encryption debacle with the FTC: https://apnews.com/article/technology-9717b01b541a0cbad441f87bef89d871

What to expect from a computer science degree?

Pros:


Work in a bunch of different programming paradigms

Learn from researchers

Have eyes on your code all the time, manual review, etc.

Guided learning

Certification!

Work in areas you may not have thought to be interesting


Cons:


Doesn't really prepare you for industry

Often uses old or outdated technologies

Expensive

Time-consuming

Doesn't necessarily give you the experience you need to land a good job


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