[extropy-chat] economics of scarcity to economics of plenty

[Eugen Leitl]

On Tue, Nov 01, 2005 at 03:15:17PM -0800, Samantha Atkins wrote:

> Exception prove that the "rule" is bogus nonsense like most over- 
> generalizations.   It is true I am more often called "Principle  
> Architect" or "Computer Scientist" lately but I still design and  
> implement systems.  I have been doing so for 26 years.  I am now  
> 51.   Some people might call that "old".   After they pick themselves  
> up from the ground we get on with business.  :-)

Yes, you're an exception, not the rule. Very few people can stay
at the technical cutting edge that long. Current IT is novelty-driven,
and has crazy working hours. Buzzword compliance and ability
to pull overtime drive out the old. It's a blue-collar occupation.
 
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