Indeed. Programmer productivity is nearly impossible to measure, and so subjective, how would you even perform this kind of test? That being said, I'm 100% su

Indeed. Programmer productivity is nearly impossible to measure, and so subjective, how would you even perform this kind of test? That being said, I'm 100% sure that I'm far less productive after smoking pot, and I suspect that any reasonable measure of programmer productivity would show the same results for just about everyone. But I'm also less productive after a few beers, or while watching a movie, or having sex, or eating dinner, or riding my bike. There's more to life than cranking out code. Marijuana feels good and is mostly harmless. Enjoy in moderation! I have found that my productivity suffers when I lead a less balanced life. Since we programmers tend to fixate, it can be challenging to remember to take a break once in a while. Sometimes, if you don't over-indulge, the things that impair productivity can, in the long run, make your productivity more sustainable. Or maybe I'm just rationalizing getting high and having fun ;)