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Computer science is framed as a 'trap' for intelligent individuals who are often misled by the perception of easy high-paying jobs and quick coding skills. The reality is that the field demands significant hard work and resilience, which many smart people, unaccustomed to struggle, may lack. This can lead to them quitting or 'breaking' when faced with difficult concepts like discrete math or algorithms.