My Inspiration

Having navigated a period of monotonous professional life and turbulent family challenges, and having wrestled with anxiety and confusion, I have now chosen to let go of the past and begin anew.

I am deeply grateful that early in my career, I had the fortune to read books like Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution and UNIX: A History and a Memoir. Though I had forgotten their titles, I have now, as if by fate, rediscovered them, and they shine brilliantly. They serve as a time machine, transporting me to witness the birth of computer hardware and software, the rise of hacker culture, and the genesis of Unix.

This intellectual journey has allowed me to transcend my own circumstances and experiences, gaining a more profound insight into the essence of technology and technologists: True technology is not found in rote memorization for standardized tests, nor is it created simply through long hours of high-intensity work. Excellent technologists are not molded by a template; on the contrary, they are filled with curiosity about the world, they are courageous, possess taste and attitude, embrace life, and focus on what is both interesting and useful in technology. Technology is not merely cold, hard solutions and documentation; it is alive with flesh and blood and warmth, representing human will and effort. Behind many software and hardware developments lies immense intelligence, passion, and unique personality.

Only by tracing their footsteps and understanding the culture and origins behind the technology can one build on the past, look beyond the surface, and truly comprehend and participate in the technology itself. This awareness will become my new starting point. A new starting point signifies the pursuit of future value and enjoyment. And everything we do will ultimately settle into cherished memories. As one of the founders of Unix, Dennis Ritchie, said: