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I think that concisely encapsulated the two go-to solutions for so many hackers: a) create a complex system that will postpone or perhaps solve the problem; an
by amohr 17y ago
I think that concisely encapsulated the two go-to solutions for so many hackers: a) create a complex system that will postpone or perhaps solve the problem; and b) make the problem irrelevant with a miracle stroke of genius solution to be fleshed out at a later date.
- TheSOB88 17y agoHackers, hackers, hackers, why does every thread have a post about how hackers are so great? Can we stop the big circle jerk?
- Jimmy 17y agoIt's called "Hacker News" for a reason.
- amohr 17y agoCircle jerk? I was pointing out unproductive behavior - the tendency to simplify a problem such that it fits into a stock solution or counting on a miracle. Neither of these actually confront the original problem - just duct tape and wishes.
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