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by CN7R 10y ago
That means the only countries that are going to invest and progress in nuclear technology are the ones not subjected to public accountability, such as China. Perhaps we need other coubtries to either outpace us or show what can be accomplis
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by CN7R 10y ago
Tunisia might be the most progressive country in the MENA region -- guaranteeing gender equality and women's rights -- but all that happened under the former president, Habib Bourguiba. The ousted president, Ben Ali, did very little fo
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by CN7R 10y ago
I feel like debate about autonomous cars extends ideas of "who's to blame -- the human or the gun?"
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by CN7R 10y ago
So from my understanding, bacteria is competing to reproduce the fastest, and the chemical that we want is simply a byproduct of its metabolism or pathway for reproduction issue is, however, the byproduct has to either be the most efficient
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by CN7R 10y ago
Yeah, 6% for a normal real estate fee is still high IMO.
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by CN7R 10y ago
> Second, Opendoor explicitly charges sellers for having replaced total uncertainty with a bank wire: not just the same 6% that typically goes for buyer and seller agent fees, but also an additional 0-6% for “market risk” — i.e. dealing
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by CN7R 10y ago
Doesn't this assume that market is composed of completely rational actors? On the same note, why not just do sentiment analysis on the people trading and buying stocks?
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by CN7R 10y ago
> Write your algorithm in your browser. Then backtest it, for free, over 14 years of minute-level US equities data, and soon, US futures. (source: Quantopian website) Numerai encrypts the data they give you, so you can't just take y
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by CN7R 10y ago
From reading the article, how do we know that the algorithms are actually working? Isn't the market overall increasing in value which could make it seem like the models are effective? How does Machine Learning / A.I. differentiate
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by CN7R 10y ago
> The trouble with homomorphic encryption is that it can significantly slow down data analysis tasks. “Homomorphic encryption requires a tremendous about of computation time,” says Ameesh Divatia, the CEO of Baffle, a company that’s bui
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by CN7R 10y ago
My question is, do companies sometime receive backing from VCs to open doors, and not necessarily because they need funding?
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by CN7R 10y ago
I would recommend watching this video as a primer on the type of tech culture developing there: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SGJ5cZnoodY
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by CN7R 10y ago
From what I have research, a computer science degree and a boot camp certificate are very different in terms of education. The former focuses on depth and the fundamentals of CS. The latter is more practical and focuses implementation where
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by CN7R 10y ago
I think we're still in the early phase of A.I. where things seem more theoretical and thus ethics is not included in the discussion. However, as we near the time when policies will have large scale implications for our society, those c
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by CN7R 10y ago
I disagree. Detox will not strengthen the immune system of HN. Immunity is conferred when the 'garden' is threatened and unifies to counter a problem. That problem? Inflammatory, unsubstantiated comments that cause people to upvot
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by CN7R 10y ago
I thought there were rules established: upvote if a post is thought provoking and or informative; downvote if it's factually incorrect or doesn't contribute to the conversation. The forums on the internet should not be solely to a
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by CN7R 10y ago
Is there an answer key with detailed explanations to this?
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by CN7R 10y ago
I wouldn't use NYU as the best example, as its tuition is ridiculously high compared to other medical schools / universities. Look at its access index: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/09/17&#
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by CN7R 10y ago
http://www.nature.com/nrn/journal/v17/n11/pdf/nrn.2016.113.p...
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by CN7R 10y ago
Here's a list to make it easy for you: http://foundersfund.com/portfolio/
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by CN7R 10y ago
Pretty sure it's like the Lyft coupon they're handing out around here -- free for a certain amount to incentivize you to keep using their service.
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by CN7R 10y ago
I honestly don't think the 'boycott' was reflective the majority's opinion. Unless someone can compile a list of people who've said they outright weren't going to do business with Thiel.
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by CN7R 10y ago
Wait hold on.. where is this deal? I'm too lazy to walk to get cheese board.
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by CN7R 10y ago
I'm not sure if it's really Apple's fault at this point. Over the summer, two people that I know went out and bought MacBook Airs -- even though its specs are severely outdated for its price. As long as people continue to buy
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by CN7R 10y ago
> derogatorily referred to as 'back office' workers 1. That's not respect. 2. You can't assign a monetary value to respect, unless you're willing to sell yourself out.
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by CN7R 10y ago
Then start your own investment firm: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_Technologies .
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by CN7R 10y ago
Both Apple and Microsoft presentations were overwhelming for the size of their companies. However, the latter introduced a completely new product which seems innovative. Meanwhile, Apple just gave their MacBook Pros a touch bar, and basical
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by CN7R 10y ago
Ok graphics shouldn't really be that big of a problem, if companies were trying to maximize it. Instead, they're trying to minimize the footprint of the actual computer without sacrificing productivity capabilities. Luckily, this
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by CN7R 10y ago
Have you heard of Raybans? The merger of fashion and technology is possible, considering the existing fanboyism of some products and design of smart watches.
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by CN7R 10y ago
IMO, Google glasses were an obtrusive form of eyewear with limited AR capabilities—with a price tag of $1500. Spectacles are $130.

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