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by tanker 11y ago
I recognize the similarity between phone calls and Tor; however, I too think there is a difference in the expectation of privacy. I like your analogy with aerial surveillance, but partially because I think you are wrong. It is my understand
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by tanker 11y ago
You would likely enjoy Neal Stephenson's novels if you haven't already discovered him.
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by tanker 11y ago
This seems like an instance of Job's "A players hire A players, B players hire C players." [1] Results will vary by who is hiring. [1] http://www.folklore.org/StoryView.py?project=Macintosh&story...
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by tanker 11y ago
My takeaway is that different types of exercises might have different effects on the brain. Stronger claims must wait. And I think that is all the study was meant to determine. Based on the findings, I would support more research on the bra
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by tanker 11y ago
Courts have held that there is a height (not sure of specifics) above which aerial surveillance is legal without a warrant. The idea is that if it is the same height at which commercial aircraft (usually helicopters) fly, then it is a view
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by tanker 11y ago
I've started checking the comments on HN before clicking on Bloomberg articles due to the low content value.
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by tanker 11y ago
In many cases, the manufacturer could include software that prevents the car from operating if maintenance is out of date. There are a lot of ways the manufacturer can increase safety that might have negative consequences. For example, what
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by tanker 11y ago
I think your logic is correct, but your implied outcome is probably wrong. >"If you get in an accident and suffer damages and you allege that this is due to a manufacturer's defect, this is a basis for suit against the manufact
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by tanker 11y ago
Agreed. Private lenders wouldn't take the risk at a price most people would accept. I believe this is the problem with getting the government involved in the loans. It obscures the true cost. Who knows what the college system would loo
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by tanker 11y ago
I enjoyed your phrase "often said to be unhealthy." I'm glad the nutrition field is willing to admit errors and update guidance. I'm a little disappointed with the high frequency. I did 30 seconds of research, and found
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by tanker 11y ago
I too learn more deeply outside of the confines of a structured class. However, I find the structure of an OCW course nearly ideal for many subjects. For me it seems to be at least partially a function of my ability in an area. The stronger
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by tanker 11y ago
I like the idea of project based learning. I think it will end up being a more lasting method of instruction. I am interested in how they will still teach the breadth of the subject matter. For example, you can get a lot of work done with l
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by tanker 11y ago
> What can startups do to increase prosperity for everyone? Make starting a business as easy as possible: 1) Have all the legal stuff taken care of through a web form that fills out all the paperwork in a standard way. When a business be
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by tanker 11y ago
I question your value definition. 1) Apple products work well together. 2) iOS doesn't always play well with others (I understand receiving texts on Android devices from Apple devices is annoying). 3) Apple as a brand has value. Al
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by tanker 11y ago
I remember asking my 4th grade teacher what the difference between fractions and division. She clearly didn't understand what I was asking. That was the moment I started seeking my own answers and stopped trusting my teachers blindly.