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> You need an actual degree, if not a masters or doctorate to play. The most highly cited CS researcher that I've worked with has an undergraduate degree in mu
by santaclaus 10y ago
> You need an actual degree, if not a masters or doctorate to play.
The most highly cited CS researcher that I've worked with has an undergraduate degree in music and no graduate level formal training... smarts, focus, and a keen eye can get one pretty far.
- derivagral 10y agoPart of the focus on degree is similar to a business adage: "Nobody gets fired for buying IBM." In a similar way, if something goes wrong or doesn't pan out over the longer cycles, "Nobody gets fired for hiring a PHD."