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honey the codewitch wrote:

Even thinking about backing them up freaks me out

honey the codewitch wrote:

But there's the code and everything too

Copilot said:

This phrase originates from the ancient Greek poet Archilochus and has been popularized by the philosopher Isaiah Berlin in his essay "The Hedgehog and the Fox"1. It contrasts two different ways of thinking and approaching the world:

Foxes are seen as versatile and adaptable, drawing on a wide range of experiences and strategies. They know many things and can handle various situations with flexibility.
Hedgehogs, on the other hand, focus on a single, overarching principle or idea. They know one big thing and apply it consistently to everything they encounter.
In essence, the phrase suggests that while foxes are cunning and resourceful, hedgehogs are steadfast and focused23. This metaphor is often used to describe different types of thinkers or problem-solvers.

Do you see yourself more as a fox or a hedgehog in your approach to programming and technology?

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CP is being rather slow...

raddevus wrote:

I've begun the (painful) work to save all of my CP articles to my local drive.