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> Ask HN: any hackers over 60? 70? I'm 68, and I should add that "hacker" meant something different when I first heard it used. :) > Are you still employed or

by lutusp 13y ago

> Ask HN: any hackers over 60? 70? I'm 68, and I should add that "hacker" meant something different when I first heard it used. :) > Are you still employed or retired? I'm retired, but I still program for enjoyment. I have a line of free Android apps published: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=lutus&c=apps https://play.google.com/store/search?q=lutus&c=apps > How does one's passion and aptitude for hacking evolve towards this part of one's life? If anything, programming has become more important to me as I have gotten older, for the same reason that mathematics has greater appeal to a maturing mind -- it represents a rational counterpoint to a world that, over time, seems to make less sense.

gansai 13y ago
Just love this part from above: it represents a rational counterpoint to a world that, over time, seems to make less sense.
milani 13y ago
The answer to the last question depends on the geolocation. In developing countries, people won't enjoy programming when they get old, there are too many problems to solve in real-life that don't allow them to do what they like:/
- lutusp 13y ago
  Very true. It's a shame because IMHO programming can be a mixture of recreation and productive work. After retirement, the recreational aspect may come to the fore. Also, I've met many programmers who were obliged to program with such persistence and effort that over time they learned to hate it. This is a risk with anything one chooses to do for a living, which is why it's prudent to avoid doing things for a living that you love.
iMario 13y ago
I just hone to be like you when I get to 60's...
weland 13y ago
Your work is impressive, and I don't mean just the Android applications :-).
teemo_cute 13y ago
Much respect to you sir!
lakshn 13y ago
Sir, A truly inspiring career. Much Respect. Your interview with Scott was truly motivating. http://hanselminutes.com/342/an-interview-with-paul-lutus http://hanselminutes.com/342/an-interview-with-paul-lutus
pa5tabear 13y ago
Respect from Oregon. I tell all my friends about you.

by lutusp 13y ago

gansai 13y ago

Just love this part from above: it represents a rational counterpoint to a world that, over time, seems to make less sense.

milani 13y ago

The answer to the last question depends on the geolocation. In developing countries, people won't enjoy programming when they get old, there are too many problems to solve in real-life that don't allow them to do what they like:/

lutusp 13y ago
Very true. It's a shame because IMHO programming can be a mixture of recreation and productive work. After retirement, the recreational aspect may come to the fore. Also, I've met many programmers who were obliged to program with such persistence and effort that over time they learned to hate it. This is a risk with anything one chooses to do for a living, which is why it's prudent to avoid doing things for a living that you love.

iMario 13y ago

I just hone to be like you when I get to 60's...

weland 13y ago

Your work is impressive, and I don't mean just the Android applications :-).

teemo_cute 13y ago

Much respect to you sir!

lakshn 13y ago

Sir, A truly inspiring career. Much Respect. Your interview with Scott was truly motivating. http://hanselminutes.com/342/an-interview-with-paul-lutus http://hanselminutes.com/342/an-interview-with-paul-lutus

pa5tabear 13y ago

Respect from Oregon. I tell all my friends about you.