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Re:Programmers, teach non-geeks the true cost of interruptio... by pedro2 on Saturday July 10, 2021 @03:54AM (#27791892)
My guess would be he felt depleted emotionally and psychologically after spending too much time working.

Like when you need to spend some time in a dark silent room before filling like having fun or do house chores or do the cooking.

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Re:Programmers, teach non-geeks the true cost of interruptio... by abnercoimbre on Saturday July 10, 2021 @08:09PM (#27797394)
> Like when you need to spend some time in a dark silent room

That resonated, and it's the best example for me to come to grips with this.

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