"[A]nyone smart enough to make it as a computer scientist can make it with less work and risk as an MD, MBA, or JD." This is odd for at least 2 reasons: 1) It'

"[A]nyone smart enough to make it as a computer scientist can make it with less work and risk as an MD, MBA, or JD." This is odd for at least 2 reasons: 1) It's really hard to believe that getting a MD is "less work and risk" than getting a degree in CS. 2) At least in my country, most people who are interested in CS or engineering wouldn't even consider becoming doctors. It's not about money.