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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

Programming is not just a job; it's a source of joy and meaning. Creating something that others use is fulfilling and fun.

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ThePrimeagen: Programming, AI, ADHD, Productivity, Addiction, and God | Lex Fridman Podcast #461

@ Lex Fridman

ThePrimeagen: Programming, AI, ADHD, Productivity, Addiction, and God | Lex Fridman Podcast #461

03/23/25

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

For me, the joy of programming is similar to playing a musical instrument; I can immerse myself in it for hours.

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

I was profoundly impacted by the idea that programming allows you to express huge possibilities, and I felt like I could build anything.

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Microsoft Cast

05/20/25

@ Microsoft

Becoming a programmer opened the world for me.

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

It's important for programmers to know their tools well, as it reflects their commitment to their craft and enhances their productivity.

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Microsoft Cast

05/20/25

@ Microsoft

Programming with an agent is really empowering; it's like an extension of myself that helps me go further.

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Microsoft Cast

05/20/25

@ Microsoft

Knowing that my project is being used by people to make their lives better is the best feeling in the world.

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

The first time I felt joy in programming was during a data structures class in college when I learned about linked lists, realizing their potential for infinite items.

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

The hardest part of programming for me was when I knew everything about a codebase, leading to a lack of creativity and excitement in my work.

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Andrew Ng

05/29/25

@ LangChain

Everyone should learn to code, as it enhances their ability to communicate effectively with computers, leading to improved productivity across various job functions.