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Rubber duck: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_duck_debugging

I've heard conversations that this same idea would probably help in every profession.

And a couple Mormon developers I know, think that the concept of a personal Holy Ghost, which is a belief of the Ladder Day Saints church is the same kind of assistant for moral decision making. We all perform differently when we know someone is paying attention.

That's such an interesting comparison! I kinda love the idea of Pair Programming with Jesus

I think you meant Latter Day Saints. If there are any Ladder Day saints (supposedly there is a Ladder Day[1]) I'm guessing that Mormons wouldn't hold as much reverence for them, what with the alcohol involved.

[1] https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ladder%20Day

Oh man... I won't be editing the typo so that I can be properly shamed.

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