The core of what I do is solve problems, whether that's in graphic engine flow or rockets. I like working on things that are going to have an impact one way or the other.
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Because of the nature of Moore's law, anything that an extremely clever graphics programmer can do at one point can be replicated by a merely competent programmer some number of years later.
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What this quote means
Moore's Law implies that technology evolves rapidly, allowing less skilled individuals to achieve what experts once could only create.
This quote by John Carmack emphasizes the rapid advancement in technology, particularly in the field of programming and graphics. Moore's Law suggests that the capability of computing power doubles approximately every two years, which means that what was once complex for highly skilled programmers can eventually be accomplished by those with lesser skills as tools and resources become more accessible and advanced over time.
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Moore'S LawTechnologyProgrammingAdvancementGraphics
In practice
Example use cases
In a tech conference discussing the evolution of graphic design software.
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