Why you should learn C in 2026

A commentary on why learning C remains valuable in 2026, drawing on clips from a podcast featuring CS50's professor David Malan. The core argument is that learning C isn't about using it professionally but about building foundational thinking skills: understanding how computers work from first principles, reasoning through trade-offs, and developing problem-solving habits that transfer to any engineering context. The discussion also touches on whether computer science education is still worth pursuing in the age of AI, with the conclusion that problem-solving and systems thinking remain irreplaceable even as AI handles more code generation.