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by redsymbol 6y ago
Aaaand now I feel the sudden urge to get away from this screen and go walk through some trees. I'll see ya all later.
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by redsymbol 6y ago
All the time. The old joke is about us looking at code we wrote six months ago, and being horrified at what we see. And I've had more than my share of that. But what's ALSO happened, many times, is I look at old code I wrote... an
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by redsymbol 6y ago
It's interesting how his personality traits affect the discourse around this. Like this quote from the close of the article: “I’m disappointed by the naivete of the questions that you’re communicating,” [Wolfram] grumbles. “I deserve
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by redsymbol 6y ago
Powerful Python | Global | REMOTE | https://powerfulpython.com Python Developers: Do you have a PASSION for teaching? For pushing others to their greatest potential? Powerful Python teaches IT professionals how to successfully w
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by redsymbol 6y ago
As an entrepreneur, with a company that relies on paid advertising, this is a FANTASTIC time. Our cost per lead has cut in half. And I just hired three people last week, to capitalize on the higher lead flow. I'm sure it depends on the
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Didn't know iTerm2 did that. Thanks, I'll check it out - might help a lot.
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Not just scrolling. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focus_(computing)#Focus_follow...
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by redsymbol 7y ago
I used linux on all my laptops/work machines for about 7 years, then switched to macbook pros 5 years ago. Definitely some things you have to adapt to (I still miss focus-follows-mouse). But for the most part, you'll find it&#x2
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by redsymbol 7y ago
There are several reasons, but a big one is that they cannot be mass produced with consistent quality as easily as synthesized chemicals.
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Here's part of my HN comment from yesterday's article about this, which I feel is worth repeating here: --- An excerpt from [that previous article]: > Welt am Sonntag also quoted an unidentified German government source as sayi
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Dear God, HN, exercise some reading comprehension. The part that's making so many commenters here shut their brains off: > Welt am Sonntag also quoted an unidentified German government source as saying Trump was trying to secure the
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by redsymbol 7y ago
American here. Get off your own high horse - you're embarrassing us. The US response needs to get better, fast. We're lucky that we've been relatively isolated so far. But if we don't learn from the experiences of other
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Yeah, good points. I guess such non-tech articles serve several purposes. I do think this one gives non-technical people get something useful, though. More broadly, it'll increase science understanding among the non-scientist/non-
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Okay, fine... what do you want to be different about the situation, then? Do you not want any non-technical summary articles like this to be written? So that only those with the training to understand a Cell journal article would be able t
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by redsymbol 7y ago
> There's literally nothing new about the idea. The real trick is being incredibly lucky and finding something that actually works in humans after multiple trials. I guess I'm not sure where the dismissiveness is coming from he
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Why? How does it matter? Not meaning to challenge you in any way, just sincerely want to understand your thinking.
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Lots of great suggestions in this thread. Another you might consider is starting your own business. This path is not for most people. However, being successful as an entrepreneur does require a wide breadth of knowledge, and plenty of new t
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Came here to say this. Engaging, thoughtful, truly well written... This excellent piece is a real contribution to the body of knowledge of language design, and I'm grateful I got to read it.
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Exactly. My business lifted off when I realized my market isn't the people who benefit from what I'm selling. My market is people who benefit from what I'm selling, and are willing to pay for value . Freeloaders are simply n
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by redsymbol 7y ago
"Non-apology..." "Completely incompetent..." What are you talking about? This letter from the CEO of the company clearly apologies, takes 100% responsibility, makes zero excuses. And among other changes, it plainly pro
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Consider that the tone of the article, as you're experiencing it, may have more to do with your own attitude and preconceptions, and what meanings you're choosing to read between the lines. Where you wrote: "Entertaining the
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Many of the interpretations you have, and the intents and beliefs you claim Zuckerberg holds, are not evident in the article. You're coming across as someone with an intense confirmation bias. It's important that Facebook and othe
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Tell HN: My brilliant plan to save Fry's Electronics
2 points by redsymbol 7y ago|2 comments
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Here's my brilliant idea for saving Fry's. Two of their biggest problems are 1) Not enough people coming into their store to buy, and 2) Past real-estate investments that left them with too much indoor space. Solution: Take half t
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by redsymbol 7y ago
I wrote Powerful Python in Emacs. In short, it worked great. Can't imagine choosing to write a technical book like that in any other editor today.
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Anyone have a link to that? Sounds interesting.
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by redsymbol 7y ago
What specifically in this graph invalidates a point in the linked article? And which point?
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Speak for yourself, friend. I'm working hard every moment I can, because there is so much I have to give to the world, I can't imagine finishing it all even if I live 200 years.
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Someone asks for heretical ideas. Someone else replies honestly. Honest reply is downvoted, hard. Regardless of the merit, or not, of that idea... this whole process perfectly demonstrates the article's point.
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by redsymbol 7y ago
Not looking forward to the phishing that will exploit this. Going to call my parents today and warn them. If they ever hear something from me that's not adding up, be skeptical, and verify it some other way before taking any action.

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