SubGenius

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   by SubGenius 3y ago

   I ought to reread Siddhartha, as it's been a while. Have you read his other works? I can recommend Narcissus and Goldmund - it's absolutely beautiful.
2. 32.▲
   by SubGenius 3y ago

   I have not, but it's been on my audiobook backlog for a bit. Hoping to get to it soon. To be honest, I've felt this way about many books - as though I'd read them at a point in life when their message exactly resonated with m
3. 33.▲
   by SubGenius 3y ago

   Not a whole lot, but getting there. For now, we have: - matrix spaces not hidden behind auth - indexed by search engines - chat channels - subreddit like posts with nested replies, voting etc - private invite-only spaces Hoping to get voice
4. 34.▲
   by SubGenius 3y ago

   I'm building (with a fellow HNer) a publicly accessible Matrix server with forum-like features. Hoping to make it a decent foss alternative to discord and other closed-off community apps. [0] [0] - https://shpong.com/sh
5. 35.▲
   by SubGenius 3y ago

   Lonesome Dove is amazing. I listened to it on audiobook, with great narration. The book left me with a massive case of "book hangover". I'm looking forward to listening to it again.
6. 36.▲
   by SubGenius 3y ago

   I'm building a publicly-accessible matrix server [0], primarily so that FOSS communities don't have to move to a closed platform. It's a negative trend that all the collective knowledge of these communities end up being siloe
7. 37.▲
   by SubGenius 3y ago

   The primary motivation behind Shpong is to have a FOSS alternative to Discord that's indexed by search engines, not closed off behind auth etc. All the channels can be toggled between chat and discussion view. Things like encrypted DMs
8. 38.▲
   by SubGenius 3y ago

   I'm building Shpong[0] with a fellow HNer. It's a publicly accessible Matrix server with reddit-like features. Not quite ready yet, but almost there... [0] - https://shpong.com/shpong
9. 39.▲
   by SubGenius 3y ago

   I'm building a publicly accessible Matrix server, with community features. [0] - https://shpong.com
10. 40.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    Can't go wrong with a Thinkpad X1 Carbon. Perhaps look into one of the previous generations if the newer ones are too pricy. They have great Linux support, and I suppose they're thin enough. I'm hoping to get one at some poin
11. 41.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    Yeah thought I'd post on the weekly thread there. :)
12. 42.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    Matrix server that is publicly accessible [0]. [0] - https://shpong.com/shpong
13. 43.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    Allan Holdsworth. I wouldn't say underrated, but well, not very approachable as a first time listener. 'Secrets' is a good album to start with.
14. 44.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    Yes it is. https://github.com/commune-os/commune-server/
15. 45.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    I've been listening to them again quite a bit recently, maybe after 15+ years or so. I'd forgotten how much raw thrash power the first couple albums have. Pretty cool that both Metallica and Megadeth have just put out new records.
16. 46.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    > Discord has been decent for a while. I suspect enshittification will commence soon, so we should be on the lookout for an alternative over the next five years. For folks who want to move their communities to a publicly accessible Matri
17. 47.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    I've seen a couple of the Cart Narc videos on reddit. I'm not sure what to think. Yes, putting your cart back in the right place is the decent thing to do. But needlessly antagonizing people who don't, and then putting these
18. 48.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    I've only read the first Psmith book set in Blandings - Leave it to Psmith. It's absolutely hilarious. If you like Ukridge, then you could also read 'Love Amount the Chickens', which features the Ukridge character.
19. 49.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    Have you read 'Three Men in a Boat' by Jerome K Jerome? It's a classic. I love how fresh and contemporary it still is. Perpetually re-readable as well. There is a follow-up book that's great too.
20. 50.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    I read through most of PG Wodehouse this year. 'Ukridge' is perhaps the funniest collection of stories ever written, it's magic. I love all the books set in Blandings. While the Jeeves books were not my favorite when I was yo
21. 51.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    I'm building a publicly-accessible Matrix app [0] for anyone looking to self-host a discord + discussions alternative. More and more communities are moving to closed-off apps hidden behind auth, and not being indexed by search engines.
22. 52.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    I'm building a publicly-accessible matrix app [0] that might be of interest to you, and anyone else looking to self-host a discord + discussions alternative. It's still early days, but I'll probably do a Show HN at some point
23. 53.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    That's a pretty dope version as well. I do like Marcus King a lot. Also, nice username. ;)
24. 54.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    Sad. If I had to choose the greatest song ever written, I would not hesitate to go with The Weight. The version [0] from The Waltz is especially brilliant. [0] - https://youtu.be/q-w9OclUnns
25. 55.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    You can't go wrong starting with Plato. I suggest buying a volume of the dialogues. They're incredibly easy to read and there's a certain charm to them I enjoy very much. I also have them on audiobook and will sometimes dip i
26. 56.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    The book (Karamazov) essentially deals with very fundamental moral and spiritual issues like pain, suffering, the problem of evil etc. You'd have a better time appreciating it if you put yourself within the context of when the book was
27. 57.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    Definitely looking forward to reading this soon. Thanks for recommending it, friend!
28. 58.▲
    by SubGenius 3y ago

    I guess the subject matter is eastern/Buddhist in nature? Not sure what GP meant. I liked that book when I was young but a recent reading didn't leave me super impressed. My absolute favorite book by Hesse is Narcissus and Goldmun
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    by SubGenius 3y ago

    > While Crime and Punishment (1866) is frequently cited as the “quintessential Russian novel,” Dostoevsky’s final novel, The Brothers Karamazov (1880), is widely acknowledged as his greatest literary achievement. I have to agree. It&#x27
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    by SubGenius 3y ago

    > “It was really disgusting to read they ask me to accept their EFF Pioneer award ‘on behalf of Sci-Hub’,” Elbakyan said in response two weeks before the awards were officially announced. > “Why did not they want to give the award to