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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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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

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

Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

The beauty of linked lists lies in their ability to construct arbitrarily large systems, reflecting how we can create complex structures from simple components.

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.

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.

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.

Microsoft Cast

05/20/25

@ Microsoft

Becoming a programmer opened the world for me.

Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

I have always been inclined towards coding, finding it enjoyable like solving puzzles and math problems.

Jarvis Johnson

05/01/19

@ Y Combinator

After struggling with C++ in high school, I found my passion for programming at Georgia Tech, where I was supported by a great community.

Jarvis Johnson

05/01/19

@ Y Combinator

I got into programming through TI-BASIC on a TI-84 calculator, creating simple games during chemistry class, which sparked my interest in coding.