This is a modified cartoon related to the book "Software Engineering" by Jensen and Tonies, published in 1979. The cartoon is shared in the context of current discussions in the Software Engineering News (SEN) regarding the academic and polemical aspects of software engineering. The cartoon serves to remind us that knowledge is not absolute but rather composed of opinions. It uses the analogy of a crystal being studied from different angles, where each perspective provides partial but valid information. The cartoon also highlights the need for academia to engage more closely with the software industry they help create, and for industry professionals to embrace new ideas and not dismiss academic concepts outright. The author suggests that these ideas, while seeming like common-sense observations, are actually fundamental to understanding the challenges in software engineering. The cartoon is titled "Blind man's view of structured programming," and it is part of a discussion on the nature of knowledge and the responsibilities of both academic and industrial professionals in the field of software engineering. The message emphasizes the importance of collaboration and open-mindedness between these two sectors. The cartoon is sent by Eugene Miya, who is associated with NASA's Ames Research Center.This is a modified cartoon related to the book "Software Engineering" by Jensen and Tonies, published in 1979. The cartoon is shared in the context of current discussions in the Software Engineering News (SEN) regarding the academic and polemical aspects of software engineering. The cartoon serves to remind us that knowledge is not absolute but rather composed of opinions. It uses the analogy of a crystal being studied from different angles, where each perspective provides partial but valid information. The cartoon also highlights the need for academia to engage more closely with the software industry they help create, and for industry professionals to embrace new ideas and not dismiss academic concepts outright. The author suggests that these ideas, while seeming like common-sense observations, are actually fundamental to understanding the challenges in software engineering. The cartoon is titled "Blind man's view of structured programming," and it is part of a discussion on the nature of knowledge and the responsibilities of both academic and industrial professionals in the field of software engineering. The message emphasizes the importance of collaboration and open-mindedness between these two sectors. The cartoon is sent by Eugene Miya, who is associated with NASA's Ames Research Center.