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by kharak 2394 days ago
What do you mean by lack of faith? Not trusting mathematical proofs?
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macintux 2394 days ago
I can't speak for GP, but I'd speculate "lack of faith that understanding the math behind computer science will provide any real value as a programmer".
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kharak 2394 days ago
Ah, then I'm right behind. But it's not that more Math knowledge wouldn't help at all, just that the cost to benefit ratio seems not worth it.

I never needed actual Math in my career so far.

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