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MPSimmons
34 days ago
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The “mechanical miracle” that ruined Mark Twain’s ...
It was coined by Apple engineers who would agree to whatever Steve wanted them to do while Steve was at their desk, and then when he left they'd be distraught over what they'd agreed to.
https://www.folklore.org/Reality_Distortion_Field.html
killerstorm
34 days ago
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Hmm, that's basically a fancy way to describe psychological pressure and persuasion.
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