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I have a theory that difference isn’t just quality level of the engineers, but the shared interest and stakes. Most things we attribute to engineering incompete
by nickpeterson 6y ago
I have a theory that difference isn’t just quality level of the engineers, but the shared interest and stakes. Most things we attribute to engineering incompetence are really just carelessness because the stakes don’t appear high.
- asxd 6y agoIt's probably comparing apples to oranges. There are very talented software engineers and very talented non-software engineers. Regardless of the field, I think it's worth mentioning how extraordinary it is to take on an engineering feat that comes with so much risk. And while this isn't the case with the Curiosity rover, in my head I suppose I was thinking more of missions where human lives are at stake. I'm just a bit in awe at the courage and confidence someone must have to write code or design something and be comfortable that it will keep another human safe.