Gary Marcus

Rank 19 of 47

Score 64

the saddest part of @Grady_Booch’s sick burn is that the people who could most benefit from it probably won’t read it, and if they do they will probably dismiss it as irrelevant (based either on anecdotal evidence or misapprehensions about the relation between benchmarks and the

Grady Booch

@Grady_Booch

17d

@EdmilsomCarlos @martinfowler @GaryMarcus @burkov As I have often said, the entire history of software engineering is one of rising levels of abstraction.

Vibe coding is consistent with that metaphor.

In the same fashion one might rise to the peak of K2 using a wooden roller coaster that goes up and down and loops the loop,

6/25/2025, 1:11:40 AM

The statement is part of a public discourse on software engineering and abstraction, engaging with a conversation about the evolution of software development practices. It reflects on the potential disconnect between valuable insights and their reception by the intended audience.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not directly cause harm but implies a critique of the audience's potential reaction, which could be seen as dismissive.
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement attempts to promote understanding by highlighting a gap in communication and reception of ideas, though it does so with a somewhat pessimistic tone. [+1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in constructive criticism by pointing out a potential issue in the communication of ideas, but it could be perceived as a subtle personal attack on the audience's ability to understand or accept the message. [-1]