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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
I can see a case for artificial delays in some cases, so the user can comprehend everything relevant that is happening. But... trying to also use this time to employ tricks to give users "false confidence" in your software is taki
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
Question: Is there a "smart device" in existence which can function well without requiring a remote agent on the backend who watches you? Where do I find such a thing?
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
>Examples abound. Correction: Examples infinite. If you're going to venture anywhere outside the realm of split-second fight-or-flight behavior such as with drug addiction or suicide, then you can rationalize anything as out of your
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
Now we’re completely off topic, but I want to reply to this :) I think of it like this. Perhaps every decision you make is /almost/ entirely determined by your current biological state and a long string of preconditions beyond you
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
I'm sorry, but then nothing is a choice. This may technically be true, but it's no way to think.
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
I choose to believe coffee is good for me on faith :P
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
The author sounds a bit defensive. She's portraying self-improvement as robotic self-optimization. What she's really doing is pointing out that there are "get x quick" schemes for self-improvement, just like every other
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
Of course! That's the best one!
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
Ah, I love the awesome lists. So much good stuff in there.
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
By the same token, if there's little accountability on the project, one might intentionally leave a debugging mechanism in for dubious purposes because they feel they have deniability if/when it's found. "Oh sorry, just
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
Some users will think it "not worth their time" to offer constructive commentary along with their downvote. Also, commenting on the downvotes you receive will invite more silent downvotes :P
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
Thanks. I've already played with this and it's awesome.
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
Staring into those deep field images sometimes gives me an out-of-body sensation. The vastness of it is so over-the-top.
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
Wouldn't worry too much. If they're heading to SV, their talents may still benefit the NSA.
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
I experimented with several liquid meals including Soylent for awhile and couldn't find one that did it for me. Now I've been eating MealSquares for a month and it's great. Extremely easy, zero thought, and I feel fantastic.
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
>96 percent of Palestinians said their primary use of Facebook was for following news This is astounding to me given the likelihood of Facebook's unspoken allegiances and their history with respect to censorship.
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LetJMbu7uY Here's a cool video which gives an overview of the problem and some solution approaches for anyone interested in the general topic.
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
Of course this depends. There's no guarantee people growing up in a hyper-connected world will fully embrace every aspect. It only takes a festering distaste in enough individuals plus a unifying voice to trigger a backlash.
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
This. Cheap, easy, and more thorough. In retrospect, scraping off with dry paper seems silly...
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
Yes, it definitely takes time. You're right, it requires that you "change how you think". From my experience, the easiest way to do this is to surround yourself with people who have traits you admire. They'll rub off on
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
This is an alarmist response. From my own experience, a person CAN change their personality traits dramatically over time. Simply acknowledging that this is within your power doesn't change anything. Socially imposed "personality
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
What you're describing is mob justice, which is essentially pure democracy.
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
If the relations between free individuals is unmediated, they can interact in any way they choose. So if a group agrees to pool their resources and impose their collective will on others, then you just lost your anarchy. To eliminate "
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
Using a premade product lifts the burden of trial-and-error experimentation and research. That's the point. I don't like soylent either, but the reason is there's too much soy in it for me, not because I've stereotyped e
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
If it effectively solves your particular problems in your specific situation, then it IS good style ;)
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
+1 for Zachtronics. I recommend Opus Magnum! You can try their old game "The Codex of Alchemical Engineering" for free on their site to see if it might be your cup of tea.
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
A scientific review should focus on the findings alone. Using the author's name as a shortcut around (or an excuse to avoid) thoroughly reviewing the content should not be encouraged.
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
Nothing this active. I'd love to know if there are more hotspots like this one.
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
Oh, I agree. I learn a lot here. It's the best corner of the web.
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by 0xBA5ED 9y ago
This is how I feel about all the people on HN who are vastly smarter than me.

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