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Hi! I''m a second year computer science student and thinking of getting into game development. I was just wondering what other types of courses should I take besides the ones required for a computer science degree. I heard I should take psychology and philosophy but what else should I be taking. Thanks! Ian Hsieh
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What do you want to do?

3D Graphics?
Learn large format photography.
Physics.
Calculus.
Linear Algebra.

AI?
Philosophy.
Cognitive Science.
Robotics.

Geo Simulation?
Geomorphology.
Hydrology.
Geology.
Weather.

Economic Simulation?
Macroeconomics.
Microeconomics.
Sociology.

Space Simulation?
Astronomy.
Astrophysics.

Mechanical Simulation?
Mechanical engineering.
Materials science.

Government Simulation?
Political science.
History.

Whatever you learn is applicable. It doesn''t really matter where you learn it, or how you learn it. What matters is that you want to learn it and you can put it all together.

I read lots of books. Books on programming, math, murder mysteries, photo essays, aircraft systems, art, antiques, quantum physics, mountaineering, ancient cultures, dinosaurs, cooking, architecture, stock market analysis, home mortgages, artificial intelligence, how to photography, wood working, sci fi, medical thrillers, travel guides, hiking guides, climbing guides, technical thrillers, classic cars, 57 Chevy''s, home renovation, Indian rock art, machinist''s handbooks, Roget''s thesaurus, robotics, medicine...

Talk to people. Find new interests. Find common interests. Trade war stories. Ask. Learn. Share.

Drive your car. Let your mind wander while you drive. Explore the world around you. Go some place next weekend you''ve never been. Expand your horizons. Think. Rethink. Digest. Solve.

Go into the bookstore and go to sections you DON''T normally go. See what else there is to see, know and do in this world.

Then pull it all together. The more you know, the easier it is to know more and learn. The pieces of the puzzle begin to merge and you can think and talk and reason and relate more effectively.

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"To understand the horse you'll find that you're going to be working on yourself. The horse will give you the answers and he will question you to see if you are sure or not."
- Ray Hunt, in

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