<p>“I’m not usually one to question the point of an argument but really, what is trying to be said here? I think too much false information is being told.”
- The argument has evolved into the differences in the kind of math EE/CE (and, in general, engineering) majors do and what CS/math majors do. Pay attention.</p>
<p>“What is real math? pure math? I hope not. According to the wiki link you posted their definition,”
- Way to selectively pick out and misinterpret / fail to understand a single line of text from the two articles I cited. There is plenty of mathematics in CS which can be done in a completely pure fashion. I’m not saying that all of actual mathematics is pure mathematics. I’m trying to show the flavor for the difference between what actual mathematics is (and I would say some, if not most, applied mathematics counts as real mathematics).</p>
<p>Pure math : applied math :: real math : basic undergraduate engineering math</p>
<p>Computer science is a prime example of where pure, beautiful mathematics has found applications. Engineers use applied mathematics, they don’t do it. Go back and read the articles before you take a tone with me.</p>
<p>"You should read a little about the history of math and physics and maybe you’ll understand. "
- Maybe you should go to finishing school and you’ll be less pretentious.</p>