Any “Teach Yourself CS”-like guides for other fields?

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Hi HN,Are there any resources for self learners similar to "Teach Yourself CS", but for other fields (for example, biology or physics)?Thanks.

the_only_law · Accepted Answer

I&rsquo;ve heard the following multiple times from different people, mostly in regards to other engineering and science fields. I can&rsquo;t speak to how effective it is personally, though.It roughly boils down to find a good degree program in subject and try to get information on the curriculum, books involved, etc. and follow it on your own.Assuming this is all for personal reasons, as there&rsquo;s no way you&rsquo;re getting into these fields without having paid up.

otras · Answer

Here's a guide on learning physics, aptly titled "So You Want to Learn Physics...": https://www.susanjfowler.com/blog/2016/8/13/so-you-want-to-l...
Here are some old HN discussions about it as well:
8 months ago: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24088985
2 years ago: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18374994
5 years ago: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12691963

winstonchecksin · Answer

Not a book but Ray Dalio&rsquo;s &ldquo;How the economic machine works&rdquo; is a very accessible 30 min video on how the economy functions.

admissionsguy · Answer

"How to become a GOOD Theoretical Physicist" by the Nobel laureate Gerard 't Hooft. https://www.goodtheorist.science/A list of resources and topics to master in order to go from zero to a rigorous grasp of string theory.

giantg2 · Answer

If you're interested in finance, the CFA has a Foundations course. I think it's online and free now.

Shindi · Answer

Request for one of these for genetics. I want to be able to play with genes or genetics, even if it's in a sandbox.

yur3i__ · Answer

I'd certainly be interested in one for mathematics, as i only really have a secondary (middle) school education

brudgers · Answer

Not really I think.The tools to experiment and apply contemporary computer science to useful ends are accessible.Biology and physics lack this property.You can get book learning in them. But not hands on experience solving real world problems. Too many gate keepers.

Any “Teach Yourself CS”-like guides for other fields?

Hi HN,
Are there any resources for self learners similar to "Teach Yourself CS", but for other fields (for example, biology or physics)?
Thanks.

Not a book but Ray Dalio’s “How the economic machine works” is a very accessible 30 min video on how the economy functions.

"How to become a GOOD Theoretical Physicist" by the Nobel laureate Gerard 't Hooft. https://www.goodtheorist.science/
A list of resources and topics to master in order to go from zero to a rigorous grasp of string theory.

If you're interested in finance, the CFA has a Foundations course. I think it's online and free now.

Request for one of these for genetics. I want to be able to play with genes or genetics, even if it's in a sandbox.

I'd certainly be interested in one for mathematics, as i only really have a secondary (middle) school education

Not really I think.
The tools to experiment and apply contemporary computer science to useful ends are accessible.
Biology and physics lack this property.
You can get book learning in them. But not hands on experience solving real world problems. Too many gate keepers.