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Re:Does programming lead to paralyzing perfectionism in othe... by lux on Sunday August 23, 2009 @08:50PM (#781287)
I'm not sure about a need for "flawless truth" but after being immersed in code for hours I do have trouble socializing and being on a less intense level with people. I find I'm inclined to be more introverted unless I've had time to unwind, or to want to discuss topics with more detail, stuff that's better discussed one-on-one than in groups.

But the same can be true if I'm deep into writing a new song as well, so maybe it's a problem moving from the specific to the general without time to switch modes?

Re:Does programming lead to paralyzing perfectionism in othe... by jonny_noog on Sunday August 23, 2009 @10:10PM (#781367)
... after being immersed in code for hours I do have trouble socializing and being on a less intense level with people.

I have noticed this too. Though I've never really been that sociable a person to begin with, maybe that makes a difference. But for whatever reason, my "coding mode" does not seem to play well with my "social mode".

Re:Does programming lead to paralyzing perfectionism in othe... by asdlfj2sd33 on Sunday August 23, 2009 @10:22PM (#781377)
Yep, same here. It's like it takes time for my brain to switch gears.
Re:Does programming lead to paralyzing perfectionism in othe... by cmalabs on Monday August 24, 2009 @03:27AM (#781688)
Me too. At times, I've even thought about switching careers because I actually enjoy socializing with other people yet my other passion, programming, interferes with it