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Wed Aug 24 11:17:42 +0000 2022

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Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias

Obviously the most practical field of study is philosophy where as undergrad you learn both formal mathematical logic and also stuff like “it’s hard to say exactly what Plato was trying to say here.” — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 24, 2022 Hibernated

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Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias

People need to update their views on this, the much-called-for shift to practical fields of study is clearly under way. All the “learn to code” jokes worked. — PolitiTweet.org

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Change in undergrad degrees awarded 2011-2021 by subject. Much more demand for STEM and medical, less demand for h… https://t.co/f3InmiXm5Y

Posted Aug. 24, 2022 Hibernated

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Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias

Tarski’s Theorem: Truth in the standard model of any sufficiently strong formal system cannot be defined within the terms of the system. Yglesias’s Theorem: No number of seminar-hours dedicated to a given Platonic dialogue will generate consensus as to what the point is. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 24, 2022 Hibernated

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