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Comment · 3 months ago
Comment · 2 years ago
Don't test protect against future unintended regressions?

If all code was write-only then testing is probably a waste of time but code changes constantly.

Comment · 4 years ago
Comment · 4 years ago
It seems like the thesis is if cost per kg fall enough then the implausible becomes plausible. F9 reduced costs to make starlink possible, what will starship make possible?
Comment · 4 years ago
Classically the feature was taken away to make you safer :)

> The block on privilege mode was automatically installed because we believe it enhances security and safety while using fitness equipment that has multiple moving parts,

Comment · 5 years ago
https://svelte.dev/ is an example of this idea.
Comment · 5 years ago
or under capitalism.
Comment · 5 years ago
Comment · 5 years ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Antitrust_Paradox

As long as Disney doesn't 'harm' consumers they are allowed to consolidate. Harm is poorly defined in this case.

Comment · 5 years ago
I believe Garland was asked about this specific issue in his hearing. He said that the distinction was that in Portland the 'riots' are not disrupting the normal function of government.
Comment · 6 years ago
Comment · 8 years ago
Isn't that a false dichotomy? Large organizations can have organizing principles other than profit at all costs. The groups of people that comprise these organizations just choose not to.
Comment · 8 years ago
The pervasive monitoring reminds me of the villain in Snowcrash.

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