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Fred Brooks

Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Episode Appearances

Impact with Eddie Wilson

Impact with Eddie Wilson · Apr 17, 2026

57 - Stop Waiting for the Breakthrough | The Truth About How Winners Actually Win

“Author of 'The Mythical Man Month' credited with originating the concept that no single development guarantees breakthrough”

Silver Bullet Theory in BusinessCompound Effect of Small ActionsIdentity-Based Change vs Strategy Change
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Practical AI

Practical AI · Mar 17, 2026

Humility in the Age of Agentic Coding

“Referenced for the principle that adding more developers to a project slows it down”

Agentic programmingAI-assisted software developmentProgramming language design
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Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST)

Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST) · Mar 3, 2026

"Vibe Coding is a Slot Machine" - Jeremy Howard

“Computer scientist whose 'No Silver Bullet' essay Howard cites regarding software engineering productivity”

AI-powered coding limitationsTransfer learning and ULMFit architectureSoftware engineering vs coding distinction
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The a16z Show

The a16z Show · Feb 2, 2026

David Solomon & Ben Horowitz on Building Organizational Resilience & Navigating Macro Uncertainty

“Author of 'Mythical Man Month' whose 1975 insights about software development are becoming obsolete in AI era”

AI competitive dynamicsOrganizational resilienceMacro economic environment
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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Aug 11, 2025

324 | Elizabeth Mynatt on Universities and the Importance of Basic Research

“Famous software engineer and virtual reality researcher; quoted on user behavior and technology design principles”

University-Industry-Government Innovation PartnershipsBasic Research Funding and ROI MeasurementHuman-Centered Computing and Design
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