JoshMnem

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by JoshMnem 10y ago
Most memorizers have preset mnemonic images for each number -- usually 0-9 and 00-99. Competitors often have images for 000-999 to further reduce repeated images. Example: 123-555-2222 123 is always encoded as "tomb" in my phoneti
902.
by JoshMnem 10y ago
Thanks for mentioning the site, and glad to hear that it's useful. :)
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
You can train with the techniques at https://memoryleague.com/ Start with "images" by linking each image to the next one to form a story, and pick up the techniques for the other disciplines at http://a
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
There is some information on this page on reusing memory palaces: http://artofmemory.com/wiki/Memory_Palace
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
The (unofficial) current card memorization record is 14.09 seconds on http://memoryleague.com/
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
Thanks for the mention. :) If anyone is near SF you can learn how to do the techniques (free) at our memory club: http://artofmemory.com/sf and train for our upcoming memory championships (SF Bay Area and internationally) a
907.
by JoshMnem 10y ago
Thanks, I will look into one of those phones when I replace the Galaxy Note.
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
Thanks for the info. I will check out those devices when I replace this one.
909.
by JoshMnem 10y ago
I've never seen a way to root my phones without some risk of turning them into bricks. How would I quickly and safely get root access to a Galaxy Note III without risking the destruction of the device?
910.
by JoshMnem 10y ago
Would you be willing to discuss your logging methods? I'm putting together a group of people doing self-tracking for autoimmune conditions in Berkeley (or remotely), and I'm trying to get the logfile format correct. (Free software
911.
by JoshMnem 10y ago
Google makes efforts to prevent ad-blocking: - Google Chrome for mobile doesn't allow add-ons so you can't install ad-blockers. (You can install browser extensions with Firefox for Android.) - Google Chrome uses a dark pattern whe
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
Copying an .editorconfig in every new project solves any problems with remembering to use tab characters.
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
Also http://artofmemory.com/ for 5,000+ pages of free content about memorization techniques.
914.
by JoshMnem 10y ago
I posted a related story here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12975066
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Bots generated 20% of all election-related messages on Twitter(technologyreview.com)
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
I've had similar experiences on Facebook. Facts don't matter. Even when linking to proof that something is fake news, the fake news doesn't get removed or addressed. This article about how Macedonian high school students are
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
It appears that their interface does not tell the truth. My YouTube search history is off, but the YouTube history is still displaying on that page, so they are still collecting and storing the info.
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
I have all of my history turned off, including YouTube search history, but it's still showing me my YouTube search history there.
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
I haven't thought about it yet. If I ever do something else, it would probably be another application of programming, like math or data science.
920.
by JoshMnem 10y ago
I almost bought a MBP a couple of months ago, but stayed with Linux at the last minute. I ended up getting a ThinkPad T460 too. It was USD $1,900 including tax and a four-year, next-day, at-home support plan where they will drive to your ho
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
It seems like there are misconceptions about the GPL in both Wix posts. It's interesting that Wix advertises "Start Your Own Stunning Blog" to customers: http://www.wix.com/start/blog but they are using
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
It's also difficult when using programs that emulate Vim's keybindings, because they tend to only use ESC by default.
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
That alternative doesn't work in many programs that use vim keybindings. Ctrl-c doesn't usually work as an alternative outside of vim either.
924.
by JoshMnem 10y ago
I've tried ctrl-c, ctrl-[, and ESC. The one that stuck for me was ESC. The others usually don't work in other programs that use vim keybindings. Many people already map capslock to ctrl. You could map ctrl to ESC, but then it gets
925.
by JoshMnem 10y ago
Looks like a reasonable solution. :) They are all important. Backticks for things like markdown, reStructuredText, ES6, and shell scripting. Tildes for file paths and regex. ESC for Vim keybinding emulation in many programs. The ESC key on
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
One reason might be that, if you buy a Macbook with a touchscreen, there is less reason to buy an iPad in addition to the Macbook. I had one laptop with a touchscreen and it was so annoying that I disabled it. Every time I would brush somet
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
Very strange. What are Vim users going to do without the ESC key? Ctrl-c and ctrl-[ don't work in some Vim emulation tools or for browser extensions that provide Vim keybindings. Function keys are important for some things. F1 (help),
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
I generally don't do that, because I want one way to open a browser that has no extensions. So I can go to Chrome (alt-6 to get to that virtual desktop) and then ctrl-shift-n to get a plain browser. Firefox keeps the extensions on by d
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
Try Self-destructing Cookies, BetterPrivacy, Decentraleyes, Google Search Link Fix, Random Agent Spoofer, and RefControl. Chrome gives far less control over privacy. (Consider the business motivations of Mozilla vs. Google.) You can also ad
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by JoshMnem 10y ago
I don't mind pastel colors. Material Design doesn't recommend pastels -- they recommend garish, over-saturated colors. The docs say: "Material takes cues from contemporary architecture, road signs, pavement marking tape, and

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