Hi HN,<p>Are there any resources for self learners similar to "Teach Yourself CS", but for other fields (for example, biology or physics)?<p>Thanks.
I’ve heard the following multiple times from different people, mostly in regards to other engineering and science fields. I can’t speak to how effective it is personally, though.<p>It roughly boils down to find a good degree program in <i>subject</i> and try to get information on the curriculum, books involved, etc. and follow it on your own.<p>Assuming this is all for personal reasons, as there’s no way you’re getting into these fields without having paid up.
Here's a guide on learning physics, aptly titled "So You Want to Learn Physics...": <a href="https://www.susanjfowler.com/blog/2016/8/13/so-you-want-to-learn-physics" rel="nofollow">https://www.susanjfowler.com/blog/2016/8/13/so-you-want-to-l...</a><p>Here are some old HN discussions about it as well:<p>8 months ago: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24088985" rel="nofollow">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24088985</a><p>2 years ago: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18374994" rel="nofollow">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18374994</a><p>5 years ago: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12691963" rel="nofollow">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12691963</a>
"How to become a GOOD Theoretical Physicist" by the Nobel laureate Gerard 't Hooft. <a href="https://www.goodtheorist.science/" rel="nofollow">https://www.goodtheorist.science/</a><p>A list of resources and topics to master in order to go from zero to a rigorous grasp of string theory.
Not really I think.<p>The tools to experiment and apply contemporary computer science to useful ends are accessible.<p>Biology and physics lack this property.<p>You can get book learning in them. But not hands on experience solving real world problems. Too many gate keepers.