> It’s often argued here that the purpose of a CS degree is “not to get you a job” but to “become a better citizen of the world”. I can't recall ever hearing t

> It’s often argued here that the purpose of a CS degree is “not to get you a job” but to “become a better citizen of the world”. I can't recall ever hearing that argument advanced for CS degrees on HN (and I read a _lot_ of HN postings). Perhaps you're thinking of liberal arts degrees? The usual rationale for CS degrees is that one learns the underlying theory behind the systems and tech stacks that they use, making them a more capable developer.