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Jon Lauridsen

Hi Bradley,

Thank you for your insights, and I think I recognize your angle. Your examples really highlight the benefits of using a database's powerful tools. I'll reflect back that where I find the most productive fun is one where there is no need for a database administrator. I don't say to invalidate your context but rather to highlight the wonderful differences there are between our contexts.

I'm reminded of this scene from the movie Contact, where sometimes letting go of the seatbelt results in a smoother ride 😅, and I recognize you could just as well link to a car-crash where we'd agree seatbelts really are useful.

I enjoyed reading your angle because it illuminates the wonderfully different contexts we all find ourselves in, and thanks for reading the article.