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Fred Brooks, author of The Mythical Man Month, has died at the age of 91. This classic was my introduction to managing complex software projects. Its many insights and lessons still apply today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Brooks
RT @ShenzhenPages@twitter.com
Good morning Huaqiangbei
🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/ShenzhenPages/status/1593781912606167040
Whose here? Just getting started. Excited to connect with #immunology and #Science community!
The thing everyone says is missing in Mastodon is not actually missing.
People want easy, that's why they all gave up on protecting anyone from a pandemic.
That Twitter algorithm is not your friend. They were marketing people & their thoughts like a product to earn ad revenue through interactions.
Your followers are now your advertisers. They can be seen by every instance. You aren't in an echo chamber, you just need time to grow.
Never did a proper #introduction, so here we go.
My name's Arthur (or Art, take your pick). I live in #Omaha Nebraska. I solve problems for a living, usually using #code to do it. I am an aggressive generalist - I focus on the user and the problem, not the tech.
I am also an international public #speaker who writes talks about #psychology and #mentalhealth and how that affects how we write and use software, both alone and with others. I #stream my talk creation process on Twitch.
For various reasons I had to cancel my #FFXIV. After a year and a half and LOTS of hours and late nights, I'm giving my lovely Elezen Rena a rest for now.
I've recently been enjoying #GenshinImpact quite a bit, but also thinking of getting into #WoW, though the latter intimidates me. Any ideas/suggestions for getting going with those #VideoGames?
I'm two weeks into this #Mastodon experience, and feeling increasingly comfortable with its charm, authenticity, and #community.
I love #NoAds and #NoAlgorithms, pervasive on other platforms, trying to part me from my money or telling me how I should think.
Newbies like me may find the attached article useful: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-started-use-mastodon/
"We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done".
-Alan Turing
#astronomy #stars #science #life #turing #airglow #dave_lane
A bunch of long time mastodonians are suggesting that newcomers take the time to learn the rules, to recognize what is and is not "courteous" where the tools of the site are concerned. That's fine, and I agree.
However, I also want to make clear that you have every right to insist on being your whole, complete self in this new space. Insist on it and keep insisting on it until whomever says otherwise relents.
Welcome #newfollowers to my relaxing corner of the internet where we talk about plants and pets and space!!! Pls send pics of your pets and/or plants 🥰
Mostly reclusive and carrying slightly damaged goods. A survivor by some accounts. Definitely in need of much therapy. ;)
Staunchly anti-fascist
Bear in mind that, while I may "like" your "toot", about a person, event or particular topic, if it links to the "bird-site" I will no longer boost and inadvertently contribute to their grift. Everyone has a choice and a part to play when crimes go unpunished.
"We are dreamers, shapers, singers, and makers".
-Elric