As a developer, I'd like other developers to read Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil by Hannah Arendt. We need to think more carefully about the sort of work we choose to do...
As a developer, I'd like other developers to read Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil by Hannah Arendt. We need to think more carefully about the sort of work we choose to do and the people for whom we choose to work.
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs. The simple answer? I maintain and fix legacy systems. They have terrible structure, but that's understandable as they came about in the 60s. Then...
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs.
The simple answer? I maintain and fix legacy systems. They have terrible structure, but that's understandable as they came about in the 60s.
Then however, I pick up a modern system... And it has worse structure.
The Pursuit of Noninvasive Glucose - Hunting the Deceitful Turkey. It's an survey of the many attempts at developing noninvasive glucose monitoring technology by many companies and how none of...
The Pursuit of Noninvasive Glucose - Hunting the Deceitful Turkey.
It's an survey of the many attempts at developing noninvasive glucose monitoring technology by many companies and how none of them has succeeded (as far as the "noninvasive" part is concerned). Basically measuring glucose is easy, it's separating its signal from interference by the rest of our body that's hard. I remember both Google and Apple have made claims about doing this at one point or another but in the end all we got was the usual Fitbit type measurements.
I didn't have anything to add to this thread back then but I guess after 5 years you picked up new things.
Going Postal/Making Money. Not because of any particular relation to my field (or maybe because it relates to any field). Just because like most Pratchett its a REALLLLY good insight into how...
Going Postal/Making Money.
Not because of any particular relation to my field (or maybe because it relates to any field). Just because like most Pratchett its a REALLLLY good insight into how things often work in a very digestible manner. The potato/island analogy ought to be taught.
Shaun Achors “The Happiness Advantage” is up there for me professionally. It’s about 50/50 anecdotal and data based. Essentially, the book points out that being happy has advantages to yourself,...
Shaun Achors “The Happiness Advantage” is up there for me professionally. It’s about 50/50 anecdotal and data based. Essentially, the book points out that being happy has advantages to yourself, your work, and those around you.
Which, duh. But it also helps with some exercises to force yourself into being happy, or at least provide a nudge in that direction.
It’s molded my leadership style at work. I do my best to remain happy, even when we’re faced with complicated situations or pressure from other departments. I try to keep my team in positive spirits. We learn better and act more efficiently when we’re in a positive headspace.
Some of the book is a bit too Pollyanna for me, but overall the book is great and the exercises are beneficial.
As a developer, I'd like other developers to read Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil by Hannah Arendt. We need to think more carefully about the sort of work we choose to do and the people for whom we choose to work.
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs.
The simple answer? I maintain and fix legacy systems. They have terrible structure, but that's understandable as they came about in the 60s.
Then however, I pick up a modern system... And it has worse structure.
The Pursuit of Noninvasive Glucose - Hunting the Deceitful Turkey.
It's an survey of the many attempts at developing noninvasive glucose monitoring technology by many companies and how none of them has succeeded (as far as the "noninvasive" part is concerned). Basically measuring glucose is easy, it's separating its signal from interference by the rest of our body that's hard. I remember both Google and Apple have made claims about doing this at one point or another but in the end all we got was the usual Fitbit type measurements.
I didn't have anything to add to this thread back then but I guess after 5 years you picked up new things.
Going Postal/Making Money.
Not because of any particular relation to my field (or maybe because it relates to any field). Just because like most Pratchett its a REALLLLY good insight into how things often work in a very digestible manner. The potato/island analogy ought to be taught.
Shaun Achors “The Happiness Advantage” is up there for me professionally. It’s about 50/50 anecdotal and data based. Essentially, the book points out that being happy has advantages to yourself, your work, and those around you.
Which, duh. But it also helps with some exercises to force yourself into being happy, or at least provide a nudge in that direction.
It’s molded my leadership style at work. I do my best to remain happy, even when we’re faced with complicated situations or pressure from other departments. I try to keep my team in positive spirits. We learn better and act more efficiently when we’re in a positive headspace.
Some of the book is a bit too Pollyanna for me, but overall the book is great and the exercises are beneficial.