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This was brilliant, Helen! I would've never connected Napoleon --> civil services--->bureaucratic adoption across industries --->software/tech industry. The randomness of a specialist manager's hyphenation preference affecting our driver's licenses is especially Kafka-esque. I loved the connections you made here!

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Another fascinating article, which took me through an incredible journey of history and software! You captured the essence so well and how relatable work structures can be today. I want to learn more history from you, looking forward to the next! ๐Ÿ™Œ

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Yet another excellent, enlightening piece. I love how you are so capable of connecting seemingly unconnectable (is this a word?) things and trends and movements and ideas. The Napoleonic Code! You reminisced me of my (ancient) studies. Fantastic piece, Helen!

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