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Comment · 1 year ago
> BTC would crash but so would encryption, and planes and the world.

Sad to see Bitcoin advocates use this dismissive argument.

Centralized systems will update their software as the threat increases. Meanwhile, there are no serious proposals for a quantum-resistance Bitcoin. Some are estimating the update will require a hard fork and take 1 year to update.

Comment · 2 years ago
That's the difference between two individuals, not necessarily the difference between having ADHD and not having ADHD.

Being tired after drinking caffeine is common.

Comment · 2 years ago
Tired of password manager apps, I started to keep my passwords in a locked note in the Notes app

With a simple cipher it's near impossible for anyone to use but you

Comment · 2 years ago
Is it safe to assume they transitioned to become an anonymous crypto trader around this time?
Comment · 2 years ago
Comment · 2 years ago
The elephant in the room is that the depreciation curve on EVs is still not comparable to gas vehicles

And it's all because of the consumable nature of batteries. Consumers don't buy used phones for the same reason

The ship of theseus doesn't really work for EVs (yet)

Comment · 3 years ago
I figure that's the idea
Comment · 3 years ago
Thanks, you guys just fixed my iPhone 12. Which previously required me to awkwardly move the cable to get it to charge

With a plastic toothpick I scraped the inside corners. At first nothing came out, but after a few scrapes multiple dust balls emerged. Honestly a surprising amount

I plugged it in, "that snap feeling again..." charging sound

Comment · 3 years ago
It's normal to leverage your connections to find a job. Arguably it's the preferred way for both employees and employers.

"It's not what you know, it's who you know"

You too can acquire this "privilege" by building relationships with people.

Comment · 3 years ago
Thanks, any other architecture books you would recommend?
Comment · 3 years ago
Comment · 4 years ago
Reminder that this situation is made up based on videos you saw on TikTok

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