inspired an entire genre of software-creating software. In this timeline, people shape their computing experiences as easily as one might sculpt a piece of clay, creating personal apps that make perfect sense to them and fit like a glove
They pivoted to regular deep learning when Jeff stepped away from the company several years ago. It does not appear they're doing much of brain modeling these days. Last publication was 3 years ago.
This is a bit of an overreaction. The OP didn’t mention they were depressed, just unfulfilled.
Manual labour can be quite fulfilling compared to white collar work, as progress is much clearer and it can be a nice mental break compared to an office job.
Of course it’s not for everyone, but at the very least it makes you appreciate the privilege of working in an office
Office work can be just as good/bad/meaningful/useless/hard/easy etc. as manual or almost any type of work these days.
It's very ignorant (and outdated by 50 years in a first world country) to look down on software engineers like they are spoiled children whining about their little naive problems.
I have done both physical labor and software engineering, so I’m speaking from personal experience. If your experience differs, what can I say - everyone is different.
I have done too. And obviously individual cases can vary dramatically. I was trying to average my observations not only from my experience, but all the people I observed throughout my life and my career. I am yet to meet a burnt out electrician.
Pretty arrogant and shallow perspective to have. People sometimes kill and harm themselves out of depression and mental issues.
How many people killed themselves because of the broken leg?
Also how often severe traumas happen to residentual plumbers? Vs every second software engineer I know had multiple episodes of burnout or depression or other types pf breakdowns sometimes severely affecting their personal and professional life.
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