My attempt to explain time dilation in a sprint planning session fell completely flat.

As a software developer with a physics background, I tried to use special relativity to justify why our project timelines feel compressed (you know, like time dilation near a deadline). My team just stared blankly, and now I'm worried my analogies are too niche for our remote stand-ups. Any advice on simplifying complex physics for agile workflows? I'm considering creating short explainer videos, but I'm not sure if that's overkill.

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4 Comments

leo_green601h ago

Actually, @skyler_robinson, the uncertainty principle is about quantum measurements, not estimating tasks. Time dilation might make sense if you link speed to stress, but it's probably too abstract for sprint planning.

skyler_robinson3h ago

Fell completely flat, huh? I tried to use the uncertainty principle to estimate story points once. Same blank stares. Maybe some concepts just don't translate to agile.

wade_hall1h ago

@milabutler feels your pain, my standup turned into a science lecture once lol

milabutler2h ago

Ever try explaining superposition in a standup? I did and my team just stared at me like I had three heads.