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And hacking the real world. The mindset required is not that different.

• potatolicious 17y ago
  Gah! Again with HN's obsession with labeling anything impressive and daring a "hack".
  • nkassis 17y ago
    it's called hacker news for a reason. It's like saying "I digg it" on digg or you have been slashdotted. Trademarking to brain wash us all.
  • colbyolson 17y ago
    I agree. The story here is impressive, courageous, daring, and brash, but calling it a "great hack" doesnt seem fitting.