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I just wonder how much of the truly exceptional engineering in today's software was done by people on drugs (yes, 'ADHD' medication counts). I fully expect it
by torginus 3y ago
I just wonder how much of the truly exceptional engineering in today's software was done by people on drugs (yes, 'ADHD' medication counts).
I fully expect it to be a significant chunk, but I hope it's not the majority.
- nielsole 3y agoCore to Andreas' story is that he did his engineering as an escape from drugs, not the other way around as you allude to.
- dizhn 3y agoHe was a pretty high level professional programmer before he started coding serenity as therapy. I don't know the exact timeline of course.
- mysterydip 3y ago> 'ADHD' I'm confused by the use of quotes. Do you think ADHD is a made-up thing?
- crimsontech 3y agoI took it to mean people using it when they don’t have ADHD.
- mysterydip 3y agoAh that makes sense, thanks!
- andoando 3y agoI am diagnosed and I think it is
- dmurray 3y agoI suspect whether it's a majority or not depends on how you count caffeine.