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Most of the smokers I've met are generally clever, creative folks. It seems there are more software developer smokers than the general population. Does the work
by reilly3000 9y ago
Most of the smokers I've met are generally clever, creative folks. It seems there are more software developer smokers than the general population. Does the work beget it?
obvious filter bias
- projektir 9y agoMy guess would be that certain kinds of anxiety beget it.
- KGIII 9y agoSales and restaurant workers also have a high percentage of smokers.
- paulmd 9y agoNicotine is a stimulant, and coders are known to have affinities for many other stimulants.
- tradersam 9y agoHurray for cocaine! I mean, uh, coffee really helps me get going in the morning.
- trentmb 9y agoNever been a smoker, but I have picked up a nicotine gum 'habit'.
- Caveman_Coder 9y ago> "Most of the smokers I've met are generally clever, creative folks." - I grew up poor, and everyone in the community smoked, kids/teens included, and I'd bet you wouldn't describe us as "clever, creative folks." > "It seems there are more software developer smokers than the general population. Does the work beget it? obvious filter bias" - Definitely filter bias going on here.