About this episode
Ben and Matt discuss their recent experiences with programming and whether it feels like fun or a gamble.
Ben has stopped talking to Claude directly. Matt hasn't opened his editor in days. They try to work out whether this is fun, programming, or a very expensive slot machine.
People in this episode
Hosts: Ben Rady, Matt Godbolt
Topics covered
- programming
- technology
- fun
- expensive slot machine
- thought process
Keywords
- programming
- technology
- fun
- Claude
- slot machine
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