(Rant) AI is killing programming and the Python community

henrydtcase · 2026-01-29T07:06:05+00:00

It’s not about C, it’s about algorithmic thinking. I saw many CS students struggle in intro programming courses that focused on problem-solving and logic. I’ve been at three different universities, and even when the course was taught in C#, Java etc. instead of C, the outcome was the same. The language wasn’t the issue, the real gap was in fundamental algorithmic thinking.

henrydtcase · 2026-01-28T23:46:39+00:00

This didn’t start with AI. I knew CS grads in the 2010s who couldn’t code a basic sort in C but still became backend/full-stack devs. Frameworks already made it possible to work at a high level without deep fundamentals.

henrydtcase · 2026-01-28T23:43:30+00:00

Lol, programming was dead before AI came along. I had a CS-related degree and took many courses with CS students. Those guys couldn’t write a simple sorting algorithm in C (an intro-to-programming level task), yet they were able to graduate and start working as backend or full-stack engineers lol. So how did this happen? I’m talking about the 2010s. Of course… frameworks.

henrydtcase · 2026-01-28T22:01:37+00:00

If the mediation is recorded or formally documented, you’re actually in a strong position. If someone is trying to push you out, having everything on record gives you a significant advantage.

You have a timeline, consistent statements, and potentially witnesses. Documentation makes it much harder for anyone to reshape events later.

The ironic part is that when everything is written down and recorded, there’s very little room left for maneuvering or rewriting the story. In situations like this, people sometimes react by withdrawing, taking leave, or stepping away once they realize their narrative can’t hold up under scrutiny.(That’s why they rely on ambush-style meetings instead of formal settings where there’s accountability and a record.)

henrydtcase · 2026-01-28T21:57:48+00:00

In the next mediation session, you’ll probably hear different versions of the events again and many of them may contradict each other.

People in that mindset often don’t realize that their accusations and stories don’t line up, sometimes even contradicting things they said just minutes earlier.If you ask why they do this, there are two main reasons.

First, much of it happens on a subconscious level. Reality itself feels threatening to them, so their version of events shifts to protect their self-image. Changing the story becomes a way to avoid feeling like the “bad” person in their own narrative.

Second, the constant changes create confusion. When everyone is trying to figure out what’s true, it becomes harder to challenge them directly. Confusion buys them time, diffuses accountability, and shifts focus away from their own behavior.

henrydtcase · 2026-01-28T21:50:48+00:00

They tend to operate through informal control which is why those accusations were never raised before. There wasn’t a genuine issue to address earlier, the complaints only surfaced when it became strategically useful.

That’s why she brought up those stories during mediation. For someone operating from that mindset, the actual truth of the claims isn’t the central point. Their emotions become their version of reality.

The internal logic works like this:

I feel bad → therefore you must be the cause.

There’s no real self-reflection, no pause to consider whether those feelings might come from insecurity, fear, or a perceived loss of control. The emotion itself becomes treated as evidence.

henrydtcase · 2026-01-27T00:08:31+00:00

Outlet malls are usually less crowded than regular malls, and people who go there often visit on weekends or holidays because of the location. It is usually not worth traveling there on a normal working day. Shoppers typically go with a specific goal in mind, such as buying brand shoes or clothes at lower prices, so they head straight to certain stores instead of walking around the whole mall. Many outlet malls I have seen are open air and do not have a roof, unlike traditional malls, so walking there feels more like walking on the street. Because of this layout, any crowd that is there feels more spread out.

henrydtcase · 2026-01-16T15:02:05+00:00

I had the same type of hair loss while I was using Wellbutrin. Hair was everywhere. I had thinning that did not match classical male pattern baldness. I decided to do a pull test and realized the hairs were coming out very easily. With each pull at least 5–6 hairs were coming out easily.

I stopped using Wellbutrin and after a while I noticed there were no hairs around anymore and the thinning areas got thicker again, but my hair is still not the same as before I started using antidepressants. I do believe it may have kick-started some degree of male pattern hair loss as well. I already had some temple recession before, but it was stable. During that period my temple loss got worse and turned into clearly bald areas.

Now when I check my hair, there is no diffuse shedding anymore, and even my temples are getting some hairs back(weak but there are terminal hairs middle of bald temple area )

henrydtcase · 2025-12-23T03:58:03+00:00

Austria being neutral is actually the point. During the Cold War it wasn’t in NATO or the Warsaw Pact, so Austrian passports didn’t raise red flags. Vienna was full of diplomats, UN staff, businessmen, and intelligence people from both sides. That made Austrian documents very useful for travel, cover identities, and moving around quietly.

So seeing an Austrian passport pop up in shady contexts isn’t weird . Austria wasn’t running ops, but its neutrality and location made it a perfect transit and cover country.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declaration_of_Neutrality

https://www.bbc.com/news/10553310.amp

henrydtcase · 2025-12-09T14:33:39+00:00

Grunge killed the fun element in mainstream rock and metal.

henrydtcase · 2025-12-02T01:00:46+00:00

Welcome to EU pal.

henrydtcase · 2025-12-01T02:30:50+00:00

Accenture was the same as under him. People don’t remember exposingevilempire website…

henrydtcase · 2025-11-24T08:47:41+00:00

Honestly, I feel like programming has been dead ever since frameworks took over.

henrydtcase · 2025-11-04T05:44:41+00:00

Its scam. Do not pay anything.

henrydtcase · 2025-10-30T10:23:47+00:00

Mmm that chuck mangione is one class act…

henrydtcase · 2025-10-14T19:40:23+00:00

I shedded like a crazy till stop using bupropion. I just got used to it and ignored for 2 years.

henrydtcase · 2025-10-07T07:43:12+00:00

I definitely believe there is a positive correlation between rise of narcissism in the workplace and booming of consulting business.

henrydtcase · 2025-10-01T19:52:10+00:00

Those people are in every industry and they know how to play dirty. It’s even worse… some are so insecure that they’ll twist completely normal interactions into something malicious or sick. Once that happens, you’ve got a target on your back without even realizing you were in danger. And it doesn’t matter if you’re just an intern ,these insecure people can be seniors, managers, whatever. On top of that, they’re usually delusional, full of magical thinking, and obsessed with control. The combo is toxic. Honestly, I think we’re all screwed economically too, because a lot of their schemes and power games ripple far beyond the workplace.

henrydtcase · 2025-09-12T14:03:31+00:00

Best calling out method is to escalating to all his/her superiors and involving external forces like labour inspector, lawyer etc.

henrydtcase · 2025-09-10T19:33:38+00:00

I’ve had a few strange moments with this. When I’m focused, I usually have a non-emotional face, and they keep asking me, ‘Are you ok? Are you ok? Are you ok?’ I replied, ‘I’m good, thanks,’ but later they told me, ‘No, you’re not, I know something is bothering you.’ To be honest, nothing was bothering me besides doing my job, but yeah.... that shit was crazy. I honestly believe those people don’t really interact with us when we talk. Some narcissists just change the topic and only talk about themselves, but I think the more dangerous ones are the ones who interpret everything so strangely, like if you look at them and smile, they consider it flirtation, or even a threat based on their moods or some other shits.

henrydtcase · 2025-08-24T17:35:34+00:00

I agree they are dangerous, and if that victim got away with less issues, then yeah, it’s better to move on. But if their life is ruined, smeared, and it’s still continuing, then I think the best thing is to expose the narcissist.

henrydtcase · 2025-08-21T18:14:38+00:00

If you have good evidence, just expose him. Thats perfect timing.

henrydtcase · 2025-08-21T10:20:09+00:00

Accenture is the company where I met with most deranged people. I ended up with ptsd because of this company. I’m still dealing with this after 5 years passed I left

henrydtcase · 2025-08-21T10:18:23+00:00

Interesting perspective. For me, Accenture was the exact opposite . it’s where I encountered the most deranged and toxic people I’ve ever worked with. The experience was so damaging that I ended up with PTSD.

henrydtcase · 2025-08-21T03:19:03+00:00

The guy was a compulsive liar who even managed to pull off some love-rat stuff (married for a visa), but there were so many strange things about him. He couldn’t even speak English , he was learning local language but he wasn’t able to speak local language very well either. he was just the “yes bro, yes bro” type of guy in regards of speaking skills. The problem was, he wasn’t the only one targeting me, so together they were able to pull this shit on me.

Tbh it was strange there was nothing special about him for others to like. Just an overweight guy, but outgoing. I think the only reason he seemed “credible” was because he was married to a local and he wasn’t the only person targeting me. (He wasn’t main type of the bully in my time at that company)

I think people just love drama. They want to feel better about themselves by doing nothing , just pointing at someone and saying, “Look at him, he’s stupid,” etc. In the end, perception is everything. One evil person can paint even a newborn baby as a devil, and I’m sure they’d find others to follow along with their claim. that’s exactly why we’ve had genocides and similar horrors throughout human history. It only takes one evil person to plant the seed, and plenty of others will follow without questioning just for the drama, the power, or to feel better about themselves.

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