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It is probably more illuminating to go a little bit further back, to the Middle Ages. One of its characteristics was that "reasoning by analogy" was rampant; another characteristic was almost total intellectual stagnation, and we now see why the two go together. A reason for mentioning this is to point out that, by developing a keen ear for unwarranted analogies, one can detect a lot of medieval thinking today.
On the Cruelty of Really Teaching Computing Science
University of Texas in Austin
As an engineering executive, it’s particularly important to think about the priorities that no one else is asking for (especially security, reliability, compliance, and developer productivity), and ensure your investment thesis addresses those.
Writing an Engineering Strategy.
lethain.com
It’s a cocktail not of judgment, but of analysis and perception. This is why the martini is eternally chic.
On Martinis 🍸
Alicia Kennedy
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