debt

97 ms·

1. 871.▲
   by debt 12y ago

   I thought this was going to be some sort of one-time monthly fee for an actual human driver.
2. 872.▲
   by debt 12y ago

   "build an ecosystem of applications," Google tried this in the mid-oughts. They stopped and began focusing mostly on Android, Search/Ads and YouTube. They rolled all that random idea/app shit into Google X. Apparently, S
3. 873.▲
   by debt 12y ago

   The whole guilt-trip angle Oatmeal took on this one is really unfortunate; that's a very undiplomatic way to extract money from someone.
4. 874.▲
   by debt 12y ago

   Also alcohol is pretty costly in terms of our economy: http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/10report/chap06c.pdf
5. 875.▲
   by debt 12y ago

   I would like to know specifically how impactful method swizzling is on performance. I understand it's "negligible" but what does that mean exactly? Nonetheless, I like what you guys are doing; Heap's approach to analytic
6. 876.▲
   by debt 12y ago

   While I agree, we can measure human-like intelligence in mammals such as dolphins and whales. So we look for the same attributes in other living creatures.
7. 877.▲
   by debt 12y ago

   Yeah but the Earth will be unable to sustain itself during the end of the Sun's life. Maybe I should say the Earth has 2.4 billion years left, not the Sun.
8. 878.▲
   by debt 12y ago

   I second the above. Also, walk up 24th street to Potrero then on over to the top of Bernal Hill. If you have time you should definitely check out the views from Twin Peaks. Or all the different 100 or so of species(including Redwoods) of tr
9. 879.▲
   by debt 12y ago

   I forget that all organisms are in the evolutionary race with us. We humans may have crossed the "consciousness" line first, but our successors may still be in the running. Maybe it'll be algae in some pond or maybe the buffa
10. 880.▲
    by debt 12y ago

    Well, this is the problem with our society as a whole. In particular, and most importantly, the problem with intellectuals. They tend to gloss over the inexplicable things like consciousness and the mind. It's just too hairy and scary
11. 881.▲
    by debt 12y ago

    I'm not saying anyone is dumb; I'm saying we as a society haven't made understanding the mind a priority . Also, I did read it. That "workable" definition is so presumptuous about the nature of consciousness. What
12. 882.▲
    by debt 12y ago

    I like the intention but obviously it's impossible to compute consciousness because "computing consciousness" doesn't mean anything. We don't know what consciousness is. I don't think many intelligent people re
13. 883.▲
    by debt 12y ago

    1. Regardless, I believe the Occupy movement in NYC wasn't very disruptive. It was more of a peaceful protest. So I was going off that. 3. While I agree a large percentage of the homeless in Chicago are as you describe; it seems, at
14. 884.▲
    by debt 12y ago

    The CPD definitely makes it a priority to treat people as "blight" in the more touristy areas(Grant Park, Loop, Navy Pier, North Ave. Beach, etc); be it protestors or homeless people, they're quick to, literally in some cases
15. 885.▲
    by debt 12y ago

    That seems to be largest complaint I hear from tourists. SF takes care of their homeless. Matter of fact, SF programs are so good we have a problem with other states sending their homeless specifically to SF[1]. I'm from Chicago where
16. 886.▲
    by debt 12y ago

    Haha, I know I should just upvote but this really made me chuckle pretty hard.
17. 887.▲
    by debt 12y ago

    I wonder if ads are reaching saturation, now the next major online money-making shift will be geared towards the healthcare sector. The healthcare sector seems largely unexplored in most app ecosystems.
18. 888.▲
    by debt 12y ago

    I think this highlights something I've thought about recently. I've realized reading the "news" is a skill. Particularly, HN. As a reader, you need to be able to quickly differentiate what matters and what doesn't;
19. 889.▲
    by debt 12y ago

    Ha, this is a load of shit. The magic in being a carpenter or a painter or a builder of any kind(including programming) is that you can create something from nothing. The jobs may suck but I still have the power to, whenever I want, exe
20. 890.▲
    by debt 13y ago

    That's some serious passion for programming. I try to relate to people what "passion" actually means and this is a good example of it.
21. 891.▲
    by debt 13y ago

    Basically, anywhere with people; they're the source of the inspiration. Riding BART or any public transit typically would have the same effect. Take a purposeless bus ride while high for the people.
22. 892.▲
    by debt 13y ago

    Ha, you just gotta smoke the right stuff. Sometimes that paranoia is what makes it interesting; reveals the contours of your mind. You get a sense of your personality you never had before.
23. 893.▲
    by debt 13y ago

    Smoke a little weed before you go on a purposeless walk. Make sure you have at least a distance, like a mile, that you want to walk. Also, be sure you're in a dense urban environment. I guarantee it will be one of the most inspirationa
24. 894.▲
    by debt 13y ago

    Well now that FB launched their own app ad network or audience network it looks like you may not have a choice in some cases whether or not your app usage is shared with Facebook. You're only choice now is to not use apps that display
25. 895.▲
    by debt 13y ago

    I guess linking to NACA was more to highlight some of the other downsides of forced arbitration. I agree with your counterpoints to NACA's claims but ultimately forced arbitration still prevents someone from using the justice system si
26. 896.▲
    by debt 13y ago

    I'd say gang-rape by fellow employees and KBR/Halliburton attempts to cover it up both fall under criminal behavior; at least it seems criminal to me. Who knows how many untold "civil" cases like that one have never seen
27. 897.▲
    by debt 13y ago

    Forced arbitration is a terrible policy and terrible for consumers[1]. I remember when Al Franken fought to amend the "forced arbitration" policy in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act[2]: "Jamie Leigh Jones is a cou
28. 898.▲
    by debt 13y ago

    Then I wish they would've pulled a VSCOcam or something similar. Albeit they're not a cultural institution yet, they seem to be headed in that direction.
29. 899.▲
    by debt 13y ago

    The more I think about the acquisition the more I wished WhatsApp would've stayed on their own. $500 million a year is great. I wish they would've pulled a Craigslist and become more of a cultural institution than another acquisit
30. 900.▲
    by debt 13y ago

    So much rich history is likely lost because it deviated too far from the dominating narrative of the time.