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See, this is the problem. If there's one thing you absolutely cannot say to a programmer, it is that (s)he cannot do something. That just strikes a nerve somewh
by tejaswiy 16y ago
See, this is the problem. If there's one thing you absolutely cannot say to a programmer, it is that (s)he cannot do something. That just strikes a nerve somewhere. Some fundamental part of me just cannot accept that I as a person am incapable of something. This might sound incredibly ego-istic, but it's true.
"There is no problem that cannot be solved by adding another layer of indirection"
- ryandvm 16y agoI think it's a disservice to humanity to continue to propagate the belief that we are all blank slates capable of anything. It sure would be nice, but there is absolutely no evidence to support it. We aren't foolish enough to suggest that anyone can be world class high jumper. Why do we believe that we can all train our neurons to equal levels of performance? I will never compose a symphony. I could not paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. I can't out-code John Carmack. And I will never best Ken Jennings at Jeopardy. The list goes on... Identify where you excel and where you are deficient, and learn to strategize accordingly. If you are lucky your blessings outweigh your shortcomings...
- tjpick 16y agoWhatever. You only have to be near the top for one thing, if any. For the rest of the things you do, a) enjoy yourself and b) drag yourself up to somewhere near the centre of the bell curve. You'll still be better than half the people who are actually getting paid to do it. A programmer getting a few design skills is well worth the effort.