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Martin Fowler has some interesting observations relating to software developement and how it's impacted by "world view":

• A debate a while ago triggered by Joel's post on exceptions. He didn't like exceptions because they could be misused badly, leading to confusing code (directing). Bill Caputo pointed out that exceptions, when used well, make life much easier (enabling).
• Some of the static/dynamic typing debate brings up these points. Some arguments in favor of static typing talk about how they prevent people from making certain kinds of mistake (directing) while dynamic typers point out how static typing restricts some useful idioms (enabling).
• Agile processes are PeopleOriented (enabling), while plan-driven methods seek to ensure that even a poor team can do an acceptable job (directing).

Martin ties a lot of threads together on a bunch of topics that many people - myself included - have commented on. It's well worth reading the whole thing