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On the other hand... I mean, doesn't it feel like a bit of a waste? I mean his mind is free to use however he likes but it seems absolutely crazy to dedicate y
by Pxtl 3y ago
On the other hand... I mean, doesn't it feel like a bit of a waste? I mean his mind is free to use however he likes but it seems absolutely crazy to dedicate yourself to this extreme level of obscure bugs in a 30ish-year-old game in order to prove some crazy feat is technically possible although not actually possible to execute in a tool-unassisted fashion.
The explaining video is great, but the underlying goal just seems absurd to me.
- sirbranedamuj 3y agoThrough this pursuit, he has learned and honed problem solving, computer science, mathematics, and communication skills. I think you could argue that the "underlying goal" for most people's hobbies are pointless.
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- dmonitor 3y agoit’s like a puzzle. he’s just playing the game for fun like anyone else.
- therealdrag0 3y agoYou could say that about any form of entertainment.
- keepamovin 3y agoIndeed, as i said in the first version of my comment, “ This is what happens when you have the mind of a von Neumann and no great national project to work on. Give this guy a UFO . he could figure it out, at least how to use it!” But I removed that because I thought it was too reductive and dismissive of peoples individual enjoyment, and it took a too utilitarian approach towards our daily activities. I don’t think we should reduce everything to a utilitarian collective good view point. At the same time I have that perspective too, but I definitely think there’s value in the pursuit of these things like this person has done. I hope to be able to share nuance and multiple perspectives on HN without angering, or having to engage with anyone particular zealot of any one particular side.