Subsentient writes:
"I have a short attention span, a very short one, and I have very, abnormally poor energy levels, to such a point that while my physical strength can be up to snuff, my mind is always running at 8Mhz. I am a programmer. This is a problem. However, I find that some places are better to code at than others. If I can sit somewhere upright, looking down at the monitor, in a comfortable position, I can sometimes get some work done, and if my monitor is large, soft, and bright, I am better off still. Do soylentils have issues with location? What would you suggest for being able to sit down and code for hours, something I have NEVER been able to do?"
(Score: 2, Interesting) by Chromodynamics on Monday March 24 2014, @02:18PM
I am the exact opposite of this. If its too quiet ill start noticing things like hums from equipment, fans, etc. I hate libraries, every tiny noise is incredibly distracting. I need noise to work. Usually I put on lectures, sometimes harsh up beat music like drum and bass. Coffee shops are great too. The noise is almost like white noise to me. Open plan doesn't bother me at all. So I definitely disagree with your statement of "all knowledge workers". However it does sound like you sit in a thoroughfare, which is surely to be distracting.