Thread by @balajis

Here’s why this is happening.

- Software means data structures
- Data structures are recorded in (often relational) databases
- Generic statistical methods can then be applied

So, computer science digitizes the field and statistics then analyzes it.

https://twitter.com/Noahpinion/status/1266063066011058176

Of course, not all data is naively relational. Text, images, videos, etc all have native structure that you’ll want to exploit.

Still, even these data types are often stored in relational DBs as blobs or referenced by them.

And can use generic tools for (eg) image processing.

If you can only study two things, study computer science and statistics.

You’ll be able to add value in any field, because they all have algorithms, data structures, and databases.

It’s like studying physics in the early 20th century. Can go into any area and contribute.