Computer Science doesn't get it's due
A common misconception of the field of technology is that we who are
in it are all the same. Unless you're a Computer Scientist or an IT
professional yourself, there seems to be this overwhelming conviction
that one is as good as the other which has lead to the general label
of "Computer Guy".
Many find the labelling offensive. Maybe offensive is too strong a
word, but the stereotype attached to this label in no way reflects the
true knowledge, understanding and maturity that one must posses in
order to acquire even the smallest of qualifications at a professional
level. To class a computer scientist in the same way you'd refer to
your neighbourhood computer wiz-kid is like mentioning Evel Knievel in
the same sentence as your 5 yo on a three wheeler.
I too am guilty of such generalisations within other disciplines. I
refer to anyone who deals with vision as an eye doctor; anyone who
deals with teeth a dentist; and anyone who cuts you open a surgeon. I
have no time to take note of the distinction so I suppose I should not
expect anything more of others.
File this under pet peeves that will probably never be addressed, but
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