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That more than likely because after 15 years at Google, you’re probably financially well off enough to retire and do whatever you want.

Play and curiosity has always required some level of privilege and a sense of safety.

After 15 years at Google he’s most likely at a point where he doesn’t have to work for a living anymore, and still afford a comfortable life for his family. I imagine that’s a big part of his happiness.

It’s maybe the best time ever, in the history of software engineering, to tinker.