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by neurotech1 6y ago
Although not mentioned in either the article, or the essay it links to [0], Sam Altman is also a big proponent of Universal Basic Income[1]. My understanding is that part of his rationale for UBI is that certain types of jobs will disappear
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by neurotech1 6y ago
Yes. Spirit of (Something) is how the B-2s are named.
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by neurotech1 6y ago
The whole "Has to do everything to get funded" type problem, was very apparent with the Army's Bradley Fighting Vehicle[0]. The result was so misguided, if not comically bad, they made a movie about it, Pentagon Wars[1] [0]
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by neurotech1 6y ago
Louis Rossmann, well known for his views on Apple repair policies, also speaks about farmers right to repair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHfE_k1a0xQ
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by neurotech1 6y ago
Archive version: http://archive.is/X4hzt Site appeared overloaded
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by neurotech1 6y ago
One of the stupidest criticisms of the F-35 was from J. Michael Gilmore[0] former DoD Director of Operational Test & Evaluation. OT&E has a role, and is intended to be critical in their evaluation, but his reports were typically out
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by neurotech1 6y ago
It's ironic the X-35 (Essentially F-35 prototype) came from the LM Skunkworks. The very same organization than once preached lean development. Kelly Johnson's [0] Rules of Management should be required reading for any project mana
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by neurotech1 6y ago
Sec. Ash Carter [0] did some really good work at reforming the pentagon, especially acquisitions, both as Deputy SecDef and later returning as SecDef. He also served as Under Secretary for Acquisitions (AT&L) Sec. David Norquist [1] was
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by neurotech1 6y ago
Not as much as you'd think. During early evaluations, AGCAS proved itself a lifesaver. I'm pretty sure there is a way to override, if it malfunctioned. There are cases where the system falsely detects an unsafe condition, the pilo
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by neurotech1 6y ago
Agreed this is unusual. The airlines could likely send inspection teams with appropriate equipment to the airport they are presently at. It is also probable the FAA would issue "ferry permits" to fly the jets to a maintenance base
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by neurotech1 6y ago
This is a video explaining the (contained) engine failure, by blancolirio (Juan Brown) a 777-300 pilot. He commented to expect an Emergency Airworthiness Directive, and there was. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh4727krwH4
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How McKinsey Is Making $100M Plus Advising on the Gov Bumbling Covid-19 (2020)(propublica.org)
3 points by neurotech1 6y ago|0 comments
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by neurotech1 6y ago
Let's not forget, these are the same consultants that did work for Enron, work leading up to the 2008 financial crisis.[0] McKinsey is also advising various government agencies on optimizing their Covid-19 response[1], generating reven
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by neurotech1 6y ago
Here is an article about the regulation change allowed Albedo to deploy such high resolution commercial satellites. [0] https://spacenews.com/commerce-department-releases-streamlin...
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To Get on This SpaceX Flight, You Don’t Have to Be Rich, Just Lucky(nytimes.com)
2 points by neurotech1 6y ago|0 comments
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by neurotech1 6y ago
Non-Paywall archive version: http://archive.is/DFY5q
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South Bay hospital won’t receive more Covid-19 vaccines after affluent(sanjosespotlight.com)
4 points by neurotech1 6y ago|0 comments
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The Art and Science of Boarding an Airplane in a Pandemic(wired.com)
1 points by neurotech1 6y ago|0 comments
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Cheap FPGA Development Boards(joelw.id.au)
4 points by neurotech1 6y ago|0 comments
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by neurotech1 6y ago
This seems to be a better link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/09/technology/facial-recogni... or https://archive.is/hRfLr
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by neurotech1 6y ago
AvHerald is one of my preferred sources of information regarding airline accidents. Additionally, several trusted aviation youtubers use it as a source of news related to accidents. Simon Hradecky, the site owner, very much sticks to the fa
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Autopsies Reveal the Terrible Damage Covid-19 Can Inflict on the Human Brain(sciencealert.com)
49 points by neurotech1 6y ago|5 comments
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Sen. Tillis Pushes Prison Time for Online Streamers(prospect.org)
2 points by neurotech1 6y ago|2 comments
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by neurotech1 6y ago
For those who want different cheap FPGA board options, this page is a good option. Some iCE series boards included. https://joelw.id.au/FPGA/CheapFPGADevelopmentBoards
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by neurotech1 6y ago
It's very telling that pg or other admins haven't flagged or removed this submission.
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by neurotech1 6y ago
Here is the archive copy of the original article from October 18th: http://archive.is/t944D And here is the version with the editors note from October 31st: http://archive.is/e8YX7
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AMD Girds for compute war with Xilinx Deal(nextplatform.com)
2 points by neurotech1 6y ago|0 comments
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by neurotech1 6y ago
Eddie Van Halen's famous rider(contract) has a useful lesson for tech companies.[0][1] "It's one of those rock 'n' roll legends that turns out to be true: In the 1980s, the party-rock superstars in Van Halen demande
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by neurotech1 6y ago
Leaders frankly accepting responsibility, known as the Asoh Defense[0] is named after Capt. Kohei Asoh after accidentally landing a DC-8, JAL Flight 2 in San Francisco bay. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Airlin
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by neurotech1 6y ago
The Andy Weir example. "The Martian" was originally a blog series, and actually his 3rd book. He created an ebook version of The Martian, freely downloadable at the time. People did give him donations though. He only added it to K

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