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The place I work in has number of tables in a hallway each pair facing each other. We are around 10-12 people here. I can hear everyone walking by, they come around each others table and discuss logic, issues, plans etc. It really disturbs me. Does that happen to you guys? By the way, sales/marketing, other management people get own separate office. Development team/support team sits in the hallway. Do programmers deserve better?

In past 6 months I've been really thinking where the apps / software is taking us. Today I saw Signul and it's website has following: 1. When you enter the zone an event occurs. 2. And when you leave the zone for 30 seconds, an event occurs. 3. Your phone knows that you are coming downstairs for morning coffee and launches your newsreader. 4. Spotify starts when you get into your car. 5. Message your friends when you leave work.

Does that mean we're headed towards the age where these apps will control us? Is it the start of an age where humans do very little and machine does everything else. Does that mean our brains, body will be not as strong and evolution of humans to weak creatures in terms of body, brain is in progress?

Why are most jobs listed in HN mainly from United States ? Why aren't there any startup from Melbourne, Sydney or other Australian Cities listing jobs here?

I'm an introvert and find it hard to communicate well with the team. I feel disappointed / dominated easily and can't convince others to use some technology or can't prove my point. I want to keep my team mates happy as well as convince them without acting like a jerk.