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Honestly, I majored in compsci. Between the required first and second semester calculus and two math electives I took, I was one class from a math minor. Knot
by mauvehaus 6y ago
Honestly, I majored in compsci. Between the required first and second semester calculus and two math electives I took, I was one class from a math minor. Knot theory looked interesting, had no prerequisites, and seemed like I could pass it.
It has had zero applicability to anything I’ve done since, except for coiling bandsaw blades and climbing rope.
I hope that wasn’t a terribly disappointing answer to your question.
- Loughla 6y agoIt wasn't disappointing. So knot theory was part of the school of mathematics? That's fascinating. I love academia - those little foibles and weird little intricacies - they've all been poured over and thought about and re-evaluated. It's just so fun, from a higher-order thinking perspective.
- mauvehaus 6y agoYeah, the class was through the math department. I share your amazement at just how fractally complicated the world is that you end up with such specialized fields!