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Which is generally true. Why is this such an issue. Computer Science PHDs are on average definitely smarter than web developers.

I think this comment and the ones above are a micro example of the politically correct culture we live in. Why cant someone make a statement about the advantages/difference in traits between two groups of people? Is this so dreadful?




>Computer Science PHDs are on average definitely smarter than web developers

Depends on context. If you actually want something built I'd take the Web Dev any day.


Yeah, but that's because coding web sites is their main skill set. It says nothing about their raw cognition, except that it's above some necessary level.




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