The passage includes a modified cartoon intended to amuse readers of the Software Engineering (SEN) community. The original cartoon, from the 1979 book "Software Engineering" by Jensen and Tonies, is used to highlight the nature of knowledge and its uncertainties. The author suggests that knowledge is like a crystal, with different perspectives capturing different facets, emphasizing that no single perspective possesses all the information. The text also advocates for a closer collaboration between academics and industry professionals, encouraging both groups to be open to new ideas and to take a critical approach to each other's work. The author believes that this balance is crucial for addressing fundamental problems in software engineering.The passage includes a modified cartoon intended to amuse readers of the Software Engineering (SEN) community. The original cartoon, from the 1979 book "Software Engineering" by Jensen and Tonies, is used to highlight the nature of knowledge and its uncertainties. The author suggests that knowledge is like a crystal, with different perspectives capturing different facets, emphasizing that no single perspective possesses all the information. The text also advocates for a closer collaboration between academics and industry professionals, encouraging both groups to be open to new ideas and to take a critical approach to each other's work. The author believes that this balance is crucial for addressing fundamental problems in software engineering.