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Comment Re:Or... (Score 1) 148

There are 1500 genes involved. As effects are likely not merely down to specific genes, but gene interactions, you're going to need a model that can handle 2^1500 different permutations. That's simply not something that is classifiable.

As far as gene therapies are concerned, since autism seems to involve combining elements of Neanderthal neurology with homo sapiens neurology, the obvious fix would be to add further Neanderthal genes where combinations are known to produce adverse effects.

Comment False premises (Score 2) 69

(falsely) claimed CS majors can't find work. The data tells the opposite story: CS grads have the highest median wage and the fifth-lowest underemployment across all majors

The ability to find a new job and average salary are very DIFFERENT things. This stupid is logic, they should apologize to NYT.

Companies rarely suddenly cut salaries when a field slumps, they prefer to use attrition: no raises, longer hours, no new hires.

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