On: Steve Yegge quits Google in the middle of his speech [OSCON Data 2011]

[rdouble]

No, you're not the only one. He's a bit naive if he thinks he's going to cure cancer by quitting his job and reading some undergraduate math textbooks. However misguided his plan may be, it's heartwarming that his wife agreed to be his study buddy, instead of divorcing him.

[jshen → rdouble]

"He's a bit naive if he thinks he's going to cure cancer by quitting his job and reading some undergraduate math textbooks."

This is a rather obnoxious strawman.

[georgemcbay → rdouble]

His dog also seems to be all-in on the concept as well. Godspeed, Yegge family!