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by angdis 11y ago
Yes, there are interesting lessons in that, but we're entering new territory when software systems will be explicitly tasked to make life-or-death "decisions" without the active control of a human. The correct answer might be
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by angdis 11y ago
hmm... perhaps "the default" should be programmed maximize human life as a headcount. But maybe they could sell a pricey "upgrade option" that would cause the computer to favor preserving the life of the driver as top pr
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by angdis 11y ago
Yes, BMI is practical because it relies on two simple measurements, weight and height, and it is most useful when you're talking about populations of people rather than individuals. There are other ways to measure body fat percentage w
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by angdis 11y ago
Hold on, there's no "mass" market for high quality items. If you want extreme quality handmade stuff you can find it, but you may need to look for it rather than just go to "box store" and you pay a lot more.
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by angdis 11y ago
I would not call it a "new" move. It is an old idea that works. I would rather come up with a coin or two than use a toilet stall sprayed with diarrhea on the floor and walls (and sometimes ceiling :-) ).
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by angdis 11y ago
Yes, hire cleaners to staff the restrooms and charge a small amount to use them. Its not rocket science, it works (see European train stations), and it puts people to work. Its a shame we don't have more of that here in the USA.
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by angdis 11y ago
I read "self-help" book a while back called "Stress for Success". The premise was that we can condition ourselves to psychological stressors in much the same way that a physically fit person can condition themselves to p
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by angdis 11y ago
There is NO particular workflow built into git. Teams have to reach an informal agreement on how they're going to use it, otherwise chaos ensues.
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by angdis 11y ago
Right on. And this is why attempts to eliminate poverty fail. Poverty itself is not "one thing" nor is there any one cause for it, nor is there any one solution.
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by angdis 11y ago
No need to cite the 3rd law. Your 3000 calorie example is a bit ridiculous-- that would be someone who is gaining weight steadily to the tune of 1+ pound a week, and if that's the norm for years, they'd be 100's of pounds ov
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by angdis 11y ago
Let's not get pedantic here, mr spock. Of course you need a caloric deficit, and yes, if you do start walking/exercising for an hour a day and follow that up with a few big macs and chocolate shake you'll gain weight. In real
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by angdis 11y ago
Impossible. Anyone who introduces regular exercise to their previously sedentary routine will almost invariably lose weight. I am sure that someone could do a contrived lab rat experiment where this is not the case, but the point is that re
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by angdis 11y ago
But it WILL work, and in most cases, it doesn't take much exercise to see results. The point is there's a lot of ways to lose weight and there's no "best way" that works for everyone.
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by angdis 11y ago
Nutritional knowledge in the last 20 years hasn't resulted in much difference in outcomes. Folks are still too fat. There's been no breakthrough. People can lose weight and achieve goals using a wide variety of dietary programs (o
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by angdis 11y ago
Sheryl Sandberg is being talked about because she happens to be in the public eye and has gone through tragedy that we can all relate to (or eventually relate to for those of you that are in your 20's). The real point is not "lega
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by angdis 11y ago
I agree, but it makes for a good story. It is amazing how much detail goes on behind the scenes in shipping product. A story like this where "logistics outsiders" re-create this stuff from scratch and then write about it is quite
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by angdis 11y ago
Sounds really nice, but sadly, Xerox parc and other places like that (eg Bell Labs) are a thing of the past. These places just won't be compatible with today's project management professionals who expect "deliverables" o
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by angdis 11y ago
It won't just "disappear". I think we can safely expect plenty (months) of notice.
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by angdis 11y ago
If the start-up has received funding by venture capital, the IP of the failed start-up is OWNED by the investors. These investors may chose to license it to other firms and/or transfer any patents to a patent troll company for a few bu
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by angdis 11y ago
Three things I expect from a "Project Manager": 1. That he will increase the amount of busy work done by everyone while at the same time providing NO VALUE to the project in terms of speed or quality. Typical examples of such busy
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by angdis 12y ago
Damn! RIGHT ON THE MONEY.... "The reason that the 21st century's techno-euphoria relies on technology to change everything in the world is because making new apps and finding points of 'disruptive innovation' is easier t
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by angdis 12y ago
Hmmm, that is plausible, but I can't think of any modern example where some deviation has resulted in a qualified researcher being categorized as a crank-- ignored maybe, or perhaps dismissed but definitely not called a "crank&quo
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by angdis 12y ago
A quote for something like this would be a waste of time. The "rules" are obviously different military hardware projects that have strategic significance: you either need it or you don't and if you have to ask "how much?
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by angdis 12y ago
I have to say, however, that the latest Apple earbuds are VERY POOR "one size for all" design, a clear step backwards for a very personal interface.
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by angdis 12y ago
Agreed that homelessness has complex underlying issues, but homelessness can ALSO be a temporary condition triggered by any number of problems (loss of a job, insurmountable debt, etc). The people are still technically "homeless"
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by angdis 12y ago
Indeed. I can confirm that after having played Missle Command on the Atari 800 in 1983!
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by angdis 12y ago
I got to visit Guadalajara for work a few times and was blown away by it: a mega-city with mile after mile of factories, major CM's with enormous campuses, high skill educated workers, low cost of living. I got the feeling that it is o
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by angdis 12y ago
For when the shit really hits the fan... a terminal server connected to serial port and remote power control for power cycling are indispensable.
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by angdis 12y ago
I basically agree with the judge throwing out the verdict. However, I don't like the usage of the word "thoughtcrime" here. This was not "thoughtcrime." It was a very creepy freak who wrote online, at length, about
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by angdis 12y ago
South Philly resident here. Philadelphia has "pretty good" public transport compared to many other large cities. It is particularly easy to get around by bicycle and by foot. It is no problem to get to any part of the city proper

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