Isaac FreemanApr 22, 2023
The worst thing that ever happened in software engineering was when Kirk asked Scotty how long something would take and Scotty said thirty minutes and Kirk said you’ve got five and Scotty got it done in five and impressionable children watched this and grew up to become managers.
Show threadVHasch

@isaacfreeman

But Scotty always knew to grossly exaggerate the time required. 😏

Apr 22, 2023 at 6:39amWeb
Show threadIsaac FreemanApr 22, 2023
@VHasch This is the second worst thing that happened in software engineering. It works on TV because the plot requires it, but in real life it creates a feedback loop of mistrust from both sides that can destroy a whole organisation.
Show threadPaul H 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇪🇺Apr 22, 2023

@VHasch @isaacfreeman

Oh yes - he knew the job would take 2 mins (flip a switch to the backup dilithium crystal), quote 30, take 5 then go for a 25 minute whisky break. The Laws of Physics are just guidelines