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by empressplay 1499 days ago
I think anyone would hope their doctor had a bit of proficiency in logical thinking! Thinking of medicine in terms of algorithmic logic and datasets goes a long way towards making proper diagnoses and developing competent treatment programs.

Same thing with auto mechanics (that actually involves computers these days, BTW) and even hairdressers could find some efficiency in optimizing their processes, which is another skill coding provides.