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FWIW, I have a math degree and work in tech. Both are incredibly important. I would say that linear algebra and discrete methods are more important for computi
by d_e_solomon 12y ago
FWIW, I have a math degree and work in tech.
Both are incredibly important. I would say that linear algebra and discrete methods are more important for computing, but calculus has had a larger impact on science especially physics. Newtonian physics - a revolution in thinking and unification of mathematics and science - is intricately tied to calculus.
Even in the example of economics that you cite, calculus is used heavily for the theoretical underpinnings for finding equilibria and deriving min/max.
- FeymanFan78 12y agoI agree that Calculus is a more readily applicable mathematics that easily applied to many things. It really bothers me when people downplay the usefulness of Calculus also the person that posted the fundamental concepts of Linear Algebra are generally a little beyond the Grasp of people that haven't even been through the Rigors of Calculus 1 - Calculus 3.