jnardiello

First: sitting down for tens of hours a week, for years. Our body did not evolve for us to spend that much time motionless. This has a number of consequences, some obvious (obesity, back problems, etc..) some not (bowels problems, prostatic problems, etc.. - all due to the pressure of intestines and organs pressing against each-others and amplified by a weak muscular system).

Though one may think this isn't unique to our job. But here is the catch: we mostly love what we do, which means that while most of the people out there just can't wait to GTFO, we spend evenings/weekends/holidays and so on doing just what we do at work. Again: on a regular basis, for years.

To this, one might add: Sleep deprivation. Tons of coffee and sugar. Marketing imposed habits (a meetup without redbull and pizza isn't a meetup afterall, no?).

I hope it does make sense what I'm trying to say. I do also apologise in advance for any possible grammar mistake :)

I strongly believe that software engineers and coders lifestyle is some of the worst history have seen (yes, worst than many jobs in a factory for example). Do you think your work and lifestyle played a role in developing your condition?

Lately I've also been puzzled with the difference between being "terminally ill" and "chronically ill". How do you see yourself? Eventually many conditions considered "terminal" will go on for years and many "chronic" conditions will end up with sudden death. Have you ever considered shifting your point of view and start to simply consider yourself as someone with a chronic disease?

I've discovered your work since your announcement back in april and your books are just amazing. I wish we had a chance to meet in person as you would be a great role model for me (as a young adult). Thanks