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atomical
9y ago
I've ordered pre-made meals before. Having ingredients delivered doesn't make sense to me though. Enough energy to cook but not enough energy to go to the store? I'm sure there are a million excuses, but just buy some produce
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atomical
9y ago
Blockchain doesn't make sense for AI. Check out /r/machinelearning.
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atomical
9y ago
How will they make money?
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atomical
9y ago
2018 is the year of the security token -- also known as another way for VC's to raise a fund. Good luck actually getting access to the broader market of startups.
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atomical
9y ago
How are they going to make money? Telegram users aren't like friends in the real world who send money to each other.
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atomical
9y ago
> Uh, no? Maybe in 2013, but Bitcoin is used for substantially more than that today. It keeps people alive in Venezuela. A lot of African communities are finding it to be an excellent source of stability as well. There have been a lot of
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atomical
9y ago
> I'd point out that the total sum invested in an ICO doesn't necessarily equal the sum available to the company issuing the coin. That's exactly what it means. Circulating supply is a different story though based on lock
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atomical
9y ago
You conveniently left off the controversy seeking part.
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atomical
9y ago
Injecting politics?
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atomical
9y ago
> It's a bizarre worldview that positions technology as the master, not the servant of mankind. Your comment is at odds with this statement. Blockchain and smart contracts appeal to those who want lines of code to have the final say
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atomical
9y ago
What's the point of nicknames?
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atomical
9y ago
I have rewarding conversations with people I go on a walk with or have a drink with. If was helping people who are unavailable emotionally because they have some other shit to figure out I don't think I would get as much out of it.
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atomical
9y ago
I'm headed this direction as well. It seems like I'm getting so much more out of even the most basic social interaction than a TV show or documentary.
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atomical
9y ago
Q: Would you like to become a member? A: No thank you. I'm an atheist who is just here for the social interaction and community. How does this end well?
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atomical
9y ago
Tinder, OKCupid. Convert them to real friends by meeting up for lunch, dinner, game night, whatever.
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atomical
9y ago
This can work up to a point. They are looking for something in return. Your belief, money, or both.
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atomical
9y ago
What sort of company pays engineers $300k in Dallas?
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atomical
9y ago
Eh, I don't think it is required. Probably better to work on being likable so people think you're more than just a skillset in the interview.
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atomical
9y ago
Parity's multisig was hacked. It's a risk.
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atomical
9y ago
1) > "You haven't used DropBox in a year, so we are closing your account". The cost of storing data long-term is non-zero. How would Filecoin offer free storage? > No more "This video has been demonetized for all a
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atomical
9y ago
Why Filecoin? It hasn't launched and it isn't even traded. There are several startups backed by ERC-20 tokens that have been building a product and will launch this year. One is even a YC startup, Request Network. Another, FunFair
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atomical
9y ago
I can think of a few reasons why most blockchain technology won't take off. 1) Centralized solutions are cheaper. Consider Amazon vs. Filecoin. Amazon can buy hard drives in bulk and receive large discounts. They can pass those savings
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atomical
9y ago
So not related at all then.
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atomical
9y ago
Check out the book Attack of the 50 Foot Blockchain. It's written by a skeptic.
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atomical
9y ago
> I can't get a single reply from you, looks like you put me on ignore on Twitter. I don't blame you, sometimes I'm pretty annoying, I spend too much time with computers and lack some skills required for proper interaction
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atomical
9y ago
I would visit so it's not my problem. Unhealthy people typically don't enjoy outdoor activities or find them too challenging.
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atomical
9y ago
Most Americans won't be able to visit because overweight/obesity issues.
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atomical
9y ago
How much money did you put in escrow last time?
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atomical
9y ago
Lightning is DOA. Who has ever heard of opening a payment channel to buy a cup of coffee?
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atomical
9y ago
Most companies will adopt permissioned blockchains if they decide to use blockchain technology. It's just not common to expose your data and logic to people outside your organization even if encryption is involved. Right or wrong it&#x
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