230: The Myth of Common Sense

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Common sense isn't so common, or maybe it's a myth entirely? On this week's episode, Adam, Ben, and Carol discuss common sense in programming.

What may be common sense to a programmer may not be so simple to a user, and it's important, in these contexts, to deploy empathy and understanding rather than frustration. The hosts discuss this and more.

A Hermeneutic of Generosity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovrzKCQ2JTM

Ten Thousand https://xkcd.com/1053/

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With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media.

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