Book · 2004 · Computer programming
Hackers and Painters
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In fact the collection of his essays is you can buy the book it's called hackers and Painters and he's like at the very top levels it's you there's no like painting by numbers.
The best things said about it
I mean, actually, that's why his book is called Hackers and Painters. Hackers and Painters, sort of that left side of the brain, skepticism, rigor, logic.
Why people recommend it
Hackers and Painters by Paul Graham is a collection of essays that explores the intersections of computer programming, startup culture, and creative intellectual work. David Senra recommended the book to Chris Williamson on Modern Wisdom, praising Graham's insights as coming from the very highest levels of thinking. Similarly, David Perell discussed the book extensively on How I Write, referencing it in conversations with guests like Marc Andreessen to illustrate how Graham blends left-brain skepticism, logic, and rigor with right-brain imagination. Perell noted that the book's title serves as a perfect metaphor for Graham's broader philosophy, which connects the meticulous craft of software engineering with the expressive freedom of artistic creation. Perell also highlighted how the people acknowledged within the book reflect Graham's collaborative approach to technological innovation and essay writing. Through these podcast discussions, speakers framed the collection not just as a guide to technology and startups, but as a broader manual for cultivating original thought, intellectual independence, and unconventional problem-solving strategies in the digital age.
Every mention
David Senra in fact the collection of his essays is you can buy the book it's called hackers and Painters and he's like… 1
“in fact the collection of his essays is you can buy the book it's called hackers and Painters and he's like at the very top levels it's you there's no like painting by numbers”
David Perell I mean, actually, that's why his book is called Hackers and Painters. Hackers and Painters, sort of that le… 4
“I mean, actually, that's why his book is called Hackers and Painters. Hackers and Painters, sort of that left side of the brain, skepticism, rigor, logic.”
“Well, PG's book is called Hackers and Painters. And that's a good way to think about his writing, too.”
“You can see it and all the people that he acknowledged in Hackers and Painters.”
“Probably not a coincidence that Paul Graham wrote a book called Hackers and Painters. That's exactly right.”
