rtl49

13 ms·

121.
by rtl49 11y ago
The efficacy of mass surveillance cannot be inferred from a lack of large terror attacks.
122.
by rtl49 11y ago
No, this phenomenon is only related to the topic of terrorism in that it also receives an excessive amount of attention and irrational fear.
123.
by rtl49 11y ago
You're not engaging with what I wrote. The trouble is with refraining from consuming so many calories. The fact that so many people find this so difficult is proof enough that it is not "simple" in the sense of being easily a
124.
by rtl49 11y ago
We quickly lose sight of what it was like to have been a certain way. Whatever the origin of your unhealthy weight, and whatever purpose a negative evaluation of your past self serves, I think most would agree that derision is unhelpful as
125.
by rtl49 11y ago
You haven't written anything I can show to be factually inaccurate. But the trouble is with one word: "simply." Unless you subscribe to a metaphysical interpretation of human behavior, the fact that obesity is such a widespre
126.
by rtl49 11y ago
You seem to have confused promoting positive health decisions among obese individuals notwithstanding the amount of food they consume, and the acceptance of obesity as a healthy condition in itself. However much some have misinterpreted &qu
127.
by rtl49 11y ago
Perhaps so for some. The challenge for those of us who are not their size is to empathize despite the temptation to adopt a belligerent stance in response.
128.
by rtl49 11y ago
The gem in the mud of "Healthy at Every Size" is indeed the encouragement of emotional resilience. Perhaps someone is a large person with an unhealthy appetite. This is unfortunate, but it doesn't mean he or she must be resig
129.
by rtl49 11y ago
If we gave voice to every harsh judgment that comes to mind, we would never stop criticizing other people. There's a tension between the need to see oneself in a positive light and the desire to think positively of others. If you manag
130.
by rtl49 11y ago
This is interesting to learn, though I believe this line is relevant: Notably, 93% of the self-harm events occurred in patients diagnosed as having a mental health disorder during the 5 years preceding the surgery. It would appear there&#
131.
by rtl49 11y ago
I've long disliked the amount and kind of attention the mainstream media devotes to covering research in nutritional science. Not only does it confuse people, even those with scientific training, its vacillation also undermines the pub
132.
by rtl49 11y ago
I agree. Earlier this year I read an article highlighting just how extraordinarily rare it is to overcome morbid obesity in adulthood and maintain this progress indefinitely without medical intervention. Ultimately, we need to accept that o
133.
by rtl49 11y ago
On the other hand, self-acceptance by those we dislike is often derided, to the detriment of finding solutions to these social problems instead of assigning blame. For myself, I've found suppressing my initial feelings of hostility tow
134.
by rtl49 11y ago
I enjoy articles like this which trace the development of familiar concepts with unfamiliar origins. I find they're a strong aid to understanding, and interesting pieces of conversation in themselves. However, I take issue with the aut
135.
by rtl49 11y ago
I would agree the reproduction is quite possibly a violation of copyright, but this isn't an "appropriation." It isn't as though the OP has placed his or her ads around the text and seized revenue that would otherwise ha
136.
by rtl49 11y ago
His or her edit wasn't tactful, but I also think the reply represented a common opinion that hadn't been represented on this thread and deserved the consideration you were good enough to provide. I've seen even well-educated
137.
by rtl49 11y ago
I wouldn't dispute that we do not all enjoy equal protection under the law. But I wonder how your belief accounts for instances where the "rule of law" has been prioritized by the courts over criminal investigations. For a no
138.
by rtl49 11y ago
I believe he or she is pointing out that, while there is currently no evidence that the FBI has violated a defendant's legal rights, their actions could very easily have had this result and that was probably their intention.
139.
by rtl49 11y ago
I appreciate the clarification. Sorry to be on the other side of the "infuriating argument with someone who doesn't know information theory and security."
140.
by rtl49 11y ago
True, but (again, as a layman) I don't believe that's the gist of the comic. The artist seems to measure the entropy of the password based on the characters alone. I think a dictionary-based attack would reduce this entropy. I&#x2
141.
by rtl49 11y ago
Does anyone really believe the world needs yet another article bemoaning the common and unpopular practice of imposing arbitrary requirements on passwords? I'd much sooner read a piece discussing the reasons developers so often make th
142.
by rtl49 11y ago
In my opinion, this is the most incisive reply in this thread. The yearning for "deep" friendships reflects some underlying need. I tend to think few strong relationships develop as the result of deliberate effort. They arise natu
143.
by rtl49 11y ago
At this point in my life, there is not much strategic effort involved in getting myself to learn things. I think this is true for many people who spend most of their time engaged in intellectual activity. It was once the case that various c
144.
by rtl49 11y ago
Sorry, I don't think you'll find any free lunch here. The products I would like to see don't exist because they're not economically viable (e.g. high-quality development and mobile phone hardware using open source firmwa
145.
by rtl49 11y ago
I wasn't familiar with Hank, but I always find these tragic premature deaths quite sobering. In a subculture where we have so much to do, we are continually distracted from thoughts of our own mortality. Like a morbid holiday, these oc
146.
by rtl49 11y ago
I find this fascinating. It's easy to see how this would have a cascading effect in a competitive environment. I wonder how they manage to do this without attracting attention from the authorities. I know Texas has a reputation for bei
147.
by rtl49 11y ago
My pleasure. I find many of the works most worth reading are in the public domain.
148.
by rtl49 11y ago
Even on HN, where we never tire of self-praise, I think the article is more helpful to the average reader than the paper itself. What percentage of us are in a position to critically examine the experimental methods? I don't know, but
149.
by rtl49 11y ago
I agree it's unsettling. I still haven't formed a strong position on Bernays' normative assertions. If you have any thoughts on the subject, I would be interested to discuss them.
150.
by rtl49 11y ago
I don't recall anyone claiming academic achievement is the ultimate evaluation of a person. However it tends to coincide with qualities that societies try to encourage in youth. Hence the interest in improving it.

More ›