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by strict9 3y ago
Much of this discussion is centered on how the headset will replace theaters and TV. I may be an outlier but in our house the only time we watch shows or movies is a social context--usually Friday or Saturday nights as a family. I'm st
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Phones track everything but their role in car wrecks(nytimes.com)
136 points by strict9 3y ago|231 comments
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by strict9 3y ago
It will probably go that way due to friction and cost but not a great development. AI generated images in a news article or long form essay are incredibly distracting and do not add value. Not a fan of experiencing the uncanny valley when I
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"AI made us do it" is tech's new layoff rationale(axios.com)
4 points by strict9 3y ago|0 comments
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by strict9 3y ago
How much of this is google getting worse vs how much of this is the fact that people aren't creating content on the open web anymore? People complain that you used to get forum posts, blog posts, and guides for specific questions. But
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by strict9 3y ago
The phrases actively harmful and considered harmful in tech writing have become hyperbolic and should be retired. They no longer mean anything. It would make sense if suboptimal or another word was used instead. But it wasn't and
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by strict9 3y ago
Legend of the Red Dragon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_of_the_Red_Dragon Also WildCat! BBS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildcat!_BBS
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by strict9 3y ago
Can't bring myself to click the article because of the ridiculous headline. But if your information is stored in a database of a large entity, chances are it will spill out at some point. This is especially true in healthcare.
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by strict9 3y ago
At what point do people give up investing anything into Google's ecosystem? How do they plan on gaining any market share in AI space? I think subconsciously I avoided Bard because I had little faith anything beyond search or email will
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by strict9 3y ago
Not that my brain has completely gone downhill — I’m still smart and feel motivated, but I have noticed my concentration and memory are not what they used to be. It’s because technology is harming our brains. I sympathize with the author
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by strict9 3y ago
In 2021 12,000 people died[1] in speeding-related car crashes. Many of those innocent victims of circumstance through no fault of their own. Preventing these deaths by eliminating the ability to drive at unsafe speeds is not suffering. [1]
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Taurine Levels in Brain Linked to Depression(neurosciencenews.com)
2 points by strict9 3y ago|0 comments
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by strict9 3y ago
> Honest question here, is pair programming still a thing? Yes. Whether remote or in person, pairing works best when there's a experience/skill mismatch. Both parties benefit because the senior has to know and explain the why
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Cover designs from American Shipper's 1980s magazine issues(freightwaves.com)
2 points by strict9 3y ago|1 comments
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by strict9 3y ago
> the McKinsey framework only measures effort or output, not outcomes and impact, which misses half of the software developer lifecycle. > “The McKinsey framework will most likely do far more harm than good to organizations – and to
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by strict9 3y ago
Still happens somewhat regularly, as I've found following scanner accounts for my city on twitter. But today the bags are tagged with gps trackers and they're almost always caught.
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Teen Brains at Risk: Common Herbicides Linked to Cognitive Dip(neurosciencenews.com)
2 points by strict9 3y ago|3 comments
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The collapse in Treasury bonds now ranks among worst market crashes in history(markets.businessinsider.com)
55 points by strict9 3y ago|55 comments
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Why borrowing costs for nearly everything are surging, and what it means for you(cnbc.com)
1 points by strict9 3y ago|0 comments
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by strict9 3y ago
>If I had to give only one bit of advice to anyone ever faced with an ultimatum from someone with power over them (be it an employer or abusive romantic partner), it would be: >Ultimately, never choose the one giving you an ultimat
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by strict9 3y ago
This is good, we need more of this to happen in other industries. If a person has been in a professional position for 10+ years, what relevance is a college degree from so many years ago? It baffles me how prevalent the thinking is that wha
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by strict9 3y ago
> The loss of cheap Russian natural gas needed to power factories “painfully damaged the business model of the German economy,” Kullmann told The Associated Press. “We’re in a situation where we’re being strongly affected — damaged — by
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Big Tobacco’s Legacy: Pushing Hyperpalatable Foods in America(neurosciencenews.com)
44 points by strict9 3y ago|92 comments
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by strict9 3y ago
That's the problem, they haven't changed staffing. Customer service is still there. Staff for managing queues is still there. The wait has increased, and hasn't decreased the need for staff. Presumably this is all done so the
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by strict9 3y ago
Seeing more of this at museums and institutions as well which is really disheartening. Gone are the days where you could pay at the door. Now you must go to their website and fill out a long string of forms and manually type in your credit
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by strict9 3y ago
The best way to learn something is to do a deep dive and present/share it with others. Repeat this cycle. Make it a regular habit. This could be in the form of a tech blog or giving a presentation to your team. There are also meetup gr
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Eye Scans Detect Parkinson’s Years Before Symptoms Surface(neurosciencenews.com)
5 points by strict9 3y ago|2 comments
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Retailers say organized theft cuts profits, but internal issues may be to blame(cnbc.com)
1 points by strict9 3y ago|0 comments
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The World’s Rarest Raptor Hangs on Thanks to an Invasive Species(atlasobscura.com)
2 points by strict9 3y ago|0 comments
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by strict9 3y ago
What is so incredible with successful multiple decade-spanning careers like the one Tony Bennett had is that you must continuously reinvent yourself and adapt to remain relevant. All while not straying too far from your self as to not alien

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