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[Citation needed]
Comment · 3 months ago
Since I actually don't know math, maybe my ELI5 understanding can be helpful (or corrected).

The conjecture says that you can always reverse (a process) to determine the original inputs.

But this proof shows multiple inputs creating the same output - which obviously cannot be reversed to determine the input - thus falsifying the conjecture.

Comment · 4 months ago
I wish I could be angry about this, but the time has passed.

20+ years ago I refused to buy the Steam version of Civilization 5 and waited for my physical boxed copy.

Turns out it was just a CD with a Steam code and some cached content.

I was so angry. I'm over it now, but I felt the need to share.

Comment · 6 months ago
A tedious response highlighting that YC is a US investment group and that US-centric articles should be expected.
Comment · 7 months ago
LOI - lunar orbit insertion

TEI - trans-earth injection

For ill-informed people like me.

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Comment · 10 months ago
I think they meant "viable" instead of "available"
Comment · 11 months ago
Installing cameras to control/monitor your spouse is definitely abusive behavior.
Comment · 11 months ago
It automatically unlinks the desktop app if you don't open it for 30 days.

There is now at least a reminder on the phone app that will prompt you a few days before one of your desktop apps is about to get unlinked.

Comment · 1 year ago
The grand jury did not indict in this case.

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