During the development of xAI, Yang’s long-term high-stress state weakened his immune system, leading to symptoms of Lyme disease, which was later diagnosed. While Yang sees his high-pressure job as the reason for diagnosing the hard-to-detect Lyme disease, the stress on tech professionals is truly significant. We used to call the monotonous routine of commuting to work and back “two points and a line,” but for programmers and data scientists, it can feel like just “one point.” Eating, drinking, and sleeping all happen in one place, and their work requires 120% of their brainpower to meet deadlines. This kind of lifestyle might make you overlook early physical and mental symptoms until you reach a breaking point.
So, IT folks, remember that taking a break is also part of work. Don’t forget to listen to what your body and mind need. As Yang mentioned, early detection of health issues is a stroke of luck—it can facilitate recovery and lead to a stronger comeback.
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楊格於開發xAI期間因長期處於高壓狀態，減弱了免疫系統，開始出現萊姆病徵狀，及後確診。雖然楊格樂天地覺得正因為高壓工作，才可斷診出難以診斷的萊姆病，但科技專業人士的工作壓力真的非常大，以往我們稱返工放工再返工的枯燥生活為 “兩點一線”，但程序員和數據科學家的生活可以說成是 “一點” ，吃喝拉睡都是在一個地點，工作內容又無時無刻在用120%的腦力、趕交課，這種生活可能使你忽略早期身體或心理症狀，直至達到崩潰點。
所以IT人，休息也是工作的一部分，不忘聆聽自己身體和心靈所需。正如楊格所講，早期發現健康問題是一種運氣，能夠促進康復，並實現更強的回歸。
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