As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality. Insofar as mathematics is about reality, it is not certain, and insofar as it is certain, it is not about reality. (Albert Einstein)

— Haim Shapira, Eight Lessons on Infinity

It is estimated that approximately 10% of the population is neurodiverse, half of whom are unaware of the fact themselves.

— Andreas Hofer and Adrienn Raczi, Born Different

incremental development can be disconcerting for teams and management who aren’t used to it because it front-loads the stress in a project.

— Steve Freeman and Nat Pryce, Growing Object-Oriented Software, Guided by Tests

Hacking is the philosophy of exploration, personal expression, pushing boundaries, and breaking the rules. It stands against hierarchy and bureaucracy. It celebrates the individual. Hacking baits you with fun, learning, and glory. Hacking is the promise that with a computer and access to the internet, you have the agency to change the world.

— Daniel Holden, Build Your Own Lisp

It’s probably most important to realize this: when other people react differently than you would in a given situation, they aren’t crazy, lazy, or just plain difficult. And neither are you.

— Andy Hunt, Pragmatic Thinking and Learning