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dozcom | 6 years ago | on: Ask HN: CS, still a good career in 3-5 years?

A (second) major in mathematics is worth the effort for the simple reason that it is key to many science and engineering subjects. Math is the science of structures, patterns and abstractions. I would describe it as "abstract physics" or "abstract engineering" as it exhibits all the major abstractions utilized in engineering and the sciences. Plus, it basically never gets obsolete. Many theorems work once proven even after 1000s of years, and you can't state the same thing in regards to computer science. The things you learned in your operating systems class for example can get obsolete quick whereas a good solid math course such as in abstract algebra or linear algebra will give you something of a lifetime (and even beyond that).

Let's take one particular example with linear algebra. With linear algebra you can understand Fourier transforms better (and why they work - roughly: your target function gets projected to a set of sine/cosine functions), with linear algebra you can grasp the backbone of neural network's aka the back-propagation algorithm, with linear algebra you can understand various transformations needed in computer graphics, with linear algebra you can better understand quantum computing/programming, ...

Linear algebra is just one fundamental subject that every math freshman needs to grasp as many consecutive courses require a good grasp of linear algebra.

Tl;tr: you cannot go wrong with studying mathematics.

Yours truly, A CS undergrad

dozcom | 6 years ago | on: Ask HN:What’s the best product you discovered this year that improved your life?

ADF - alternate day fasting is another variant. Besides getting the supposed benefits of a 24 h fast, you also get to save 15 d worth of money spent for groceries within 1 m. 1 m of ADF yields 15 d of fasting and 15 d of feasting.

Example: 0 kcal on fasting days and for feasting days: your BMR + 500 kcal.

if(male == True): bmr = 24 * your_weight_in_kg

Tip for fasting days: consider supplementing with minerals such as calcium citrate, potassium citrate and magnesium citrate. Also DHA/EPA for your brain either algae based (vegan) or fish-based. Also consider taking a multivitamin as well.

edit: For me: ADF + OMAD (one meal a day) - saves you time!