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Perlis's Programming Epigrams
1. One man's constant is another man's variable.
For systems, the analogue of a face-lift is to add to the control graph an edge that creates a cycle, not just an additional node. The cybernetic exchange between man, computer and algorithm is like a game of musical chairs: The frantic search for balance always leaves one of the three standing ill at ease. What fun is there in making plans, acquiring discipline in organizing thoughts, devoting attention to detail and learning to be self-critical?
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