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All computers are based on bits. A bit is a 1 or a 0—on or off. That’s it. There is a correlation between the personality types of technical people and our “black or white” mindsets. We have chosen career fields where the fundamentals are 1s and 0s, on or off, so it makes sense we view the world as black and white, rather than with shades of gray.

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The author have suggested that there is a correlation between a man's job and how he views the world. In other terms we should be able to get an idea about a man's view on the world and how his mind will work in certain scenarios just by getting to know his job. What do you think? Do you think such a thing is possible and acceptable?


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I completely agree with the author on this. Some people work without knowing what the big project entails, while some others are the architect of the project.
Obviously, their views for this project will be different, just like their general views of life.
So, yes, someone's job may determine how they view life.

This could be true for the most part, but not true for all. It depends on what the individual's end goal in life is. Someone could be working a temporary job that they believe is beneath them, due to a change in their financial circumstances. They could be planning for when things are well again.

That is a unique situation, and many people wouldn't fall under that category most of the time. Just sharing a different perspective. I do tend to agree that a job is usually indicative of the way people view the world. Not just a hint, but a direct correlation. There's a reason that certain jobs are more appealing to certain kinds of people.

This is not true at all. Men get random jobs just to get money and feed their families. It doesn't mean that that's how they view the world. It is false and they just do what they have to do to make sure their families are happy.

I think it truly depends in this situation. In some cases, there are people who are working solid jobs that are great for survival and those can be a hint of a man's perception of the world. However, there are also jobs out there that people tend to only do for the sake of getting by and surviving. For example, I don't think that someone working at a fast food chain store says something about how someone views the world. While it can show a sense of how external pressures may treat him, it doesn't directly say how he views the world back.

I agree with this. For me, I solve problems and this makes me view the world in that light. Challenges do not weigh me down because I believe it is just another problem to be solved

The idea proposed by Cristian Espinosa in his book "The Smartest Man in the Room: The Root Cause and New Solution for Cybersecurity" is intriguing, but it must be approached cautiously. It is true that those who work in technical fields frequently use binary concepts and might have a propensity for black-and-white thinking. To assume, however, that a person's occupation can accurately predict their worldview or ability to solve problems in all circumstances would be oversimplified and unfair.

As complex beings, people's views are influenced by various factors, including education, experience, personal beliefs, and cultural backgrounds. While some professions can give insight into a person's skills or knowledge in a particular area, they must remember that their professional responsibilities do not limit people's thoughts.

Understanding someone's worldview and cognitive strategy requires delving into all facets of their existence, building strong relationships with them, and taking into account the complexity of human nature. While a person's place of employment may offer some useful information, it shouldn't be the lone aspect that determines how they see the world or how they approach problems. Accepting the depth and breadth of the human experience is necessary for a deeper understanding of people.

No, I can't entirely agree. It really depends on what is the purpose and background of his work. Does he work only to get the money to feed the family no matter what the work is? Does he work in a field where he can chase his passion and develop himself? Does he work because he follows his hobbies? There are many reasons behind it. But mainly if the reason is that men work to chase their passion and hobbies, usually their views of life can be related to the job.

An occupation sometimes requires parts of ourselves that we may not otherwise express if it weren’t for the situation calling it from us. Espinosa details extensively in the fourth chapter “Mindset” how important our mindsets are when “committing” ourselves to any profession. Growth mindset is definitely ideal.

I don't totally agree, sometimes, our career path chose us because we couldn't break even in our desired chosen area. So our job might not always be how we view the world.

I believe that all your experiences shape how you view the world in general. Your job is one of these experiences, so it would definitely affect your views. But you can't judge how someone views the world solely based on their job.

I strongly disagree. With the current job market and unemployment rates rising in most countries, most people would just be tempted to take whatever job they could find. I doubt a person should be judged in any way based on their job.

To some extent, I believe you can ascertain certain characteristics of a person from their chosen profession. One they chose and likely studied in their college degree program. Someone out of work taking whatever job they can find is a different story. In the former case, one that chooses to work in some aspect of computing is likely to have traits in common. The black-and-white thinking suggested fits, in my experience. A lack of social graces is another. This doesn't mean all those who go into fields such as computing share these characteristics, only that it is more likely than not that they do.

In the past, that may have been true when people expected to spend most of their lifetime working at one job. However, to survive or even have a chance at a financially stable life today, savvy people never stay in one position for a long time to achieve upward financial mobility. I think people today look at the monetary value of the job first even if it may not necessarily reflect their own values.

It depends if your job is the result of your personal choice or circumstances. In the former case, your job can reflect your personality and view of the world. In the latter case, your job is only a means of earning your living and does not necessarily reflect who you really are.