Developing Leadership

The Midwit Trap, & Why Tech Companies Are Falling For It

Apr 18, 2023
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INSIGHT

The Midwit Trap

  • The midwit meme describes people who overcomplicate simple concepts, making things harder than necessary.
  • Midwits often believe they possess expert-level knowledge while actually having only a superficial understanding.
ANECDOTE

TDD Obsession

  • Test-driven development (TDD) became overly emphasized, creating unnecessary complexity.
  • Focusing on TDD can distract from more crucial metrics like shipping products and customer satisfaction.
INSIGHT

Identity and Tools

  • People's identities can become intertwined with specific tools or methodologies in their work.
  • This can limit their perspective and make them resistant to new information or challenges.
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