Quote by Brian Eno

I had a lot of trouble with engineers, because their whole background is learning from a functional point of view, and then learning how to perform that function.

I had a lot of trouble with engineers, because their whole b

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This quote highlights the speaker's difficulty with engineers due to their education and mindset focused on functionality and performance. The quote implies that engineers typically approach problem-solving by understanding the function and then learning how to effectively execute that function. This suggests that the speaker may have broader concerns about engineers lacking a broader perspective or flexibility in understanding and addressing problems.

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By Brian Eno

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