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Uncertainty About CS Degree Value in 2026

A Hacker News discussion asking whether pursuing a Computer Science degree is worthwhile in 2026. Reflects structural anxiety about education ROI versus self-teaching. This is a broad societal debate rather than a specific software problem.

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