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Well, the word "hacker" in this context really means "thinker." I mentally substitute it as "Thinker News" when I reflect on what the site is about as that bett
by nickpsecurity 10y ago
Well, the word "hacker" in this context really means "thinker." I mentally substitute it as "Thinker News" when I reflect on what the site is about as that better describes a site full of IT and non-IT people delivering deep insights. Like you, I've learned from the many non-technical or just non-IT people that are here. I say "or" because there's many technical fields other than computers. I'm also curious how they discovered the site as it might hint at how to get more of them on here. I've met many people in other fields who would make good commmenters but not sure what entices such people to discussion forums like this.
- cr0sh 10y agoI'd say it goes beyond "thinker" - more like "thinker/maker/doer" - anyone can have an idea, but not many take it to the next step and execute on it (which ultimately leads to YC thing of startup investment/funding, if the idea has merit and was executed well).
- nickpsecurity 10y agoThat distinction of execution tied into the startup concepts is a good point. The site is for thinkers but owner values execution over good ideas. The work Maker in its modern connotations is closer to something embodying all that. Wonder what other single words embody a group mixed with people constantly thinking up or doing interesting things.