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> it's not solved by an old iPad, because old enough iPads often can't run current apps
While I understand the sentiment, with all of the cloning using AI - it’s far more achievable to now back port an apps behavior to an older iOS version than ever before. I did this very thing for a WiFi fan app that didn’t provide an app which works on an older iOS. So I captured the API calls, grabbed some screen captures and within a few hours had a swift native app that looked and operated well enough on my old iPhone/ipad. Felt good to put some this drawer hardware back into use within the house.
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Comment · 26 days ago
This reminds me of the Helen Green David Bowie Gif image (https://dollychops.tumblr.com/post/107517113745/happy-birthd... ) that got changed, tweaked, cropped, distorted and distributed by humans without attribution in all sorts of places [0] over ten years ago. I recall Mediachain (which was later acqui-hired by Spotify to help address attribution and licensing) would talk about this problem and proposing blockchain ledger approaches to help validate a media files similarity to existing content and notification to the original artist of its use. Didn’t follow them closely, but Spotify saw some value in their attribution ideas.
[0]. https://www.newsweek.com/2016/09/16/digital-images-photos-gi...
Comment · 1 month ago
Reminds me of the lesson in Real Genius [0]. Fun movie.
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Surprised nobody has mentioned the rise of pet ownership into our lives (at least in the US) [0] and it’s resulting companionship benefits. Seems to me like a potential behavioral reaction to the “social stat” to help correct in some way.
[0]. https://worldanimalfoundation.org/advocate/pet-ownership-sta...
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The microbiome has now entered the room.
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“Cascade of Attention-Deficit Teenagers“ [0]
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Lots of commentary on the strength and weight aspects, but an equally important aspect for me is to add in a consistent and progressive focus on joint and muscle flexibility with consistent stretching [0]. While doing it initially on my own, I’ve come to realize that there are some stretches and range of motions that you just can’t push yourself (or at least I can’t) to progress without an external knowledgeable trainer who understands biomechanics and joint motion. I’ve been amazed at the range of motion that a joint can exhibit with some time and training.
[0] https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-ideal-str...
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I found this Planet Money Episode [0] really insightful as well to understand the components that drive the price of a gallon of gasoline.
[0] https://www.npr.org/2022/08/31/1120422634/breaking-down-the-...
Comment · 2 months ago
There is a term for the general practice of optimizing responses called GEO - Generative Engine Optimization [0]. A cousin of SEO and equally unsavory in how trust is being eroded through info shaping. Self-discovery by individuals is the victim.
0: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generative_engine_optimization
Comment · 2 months ago
Related, I'd seen this blog [0] posted on HN a few years back that gave a nice run down on the "programmable cryptography" space which introduce FHE and a few other neat concepts. Really enjoyed the read and learned some new terms.
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