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. (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.

Brian Eno

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