zingplex

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I solve problems using computers

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Comment · 12 days ago
You say that, but mass surveillance was never on any ballot I recall seeing. All these laws always seem to get quietly pushed without consulting anybody other than the security services.
Comment · 3 months ago
Popcap was originally named Sexy Action Cool. The name was probably from that era or a callback at the very least.
Comment · 9 months ago
What are your thoughts on ATproto after implementing a client?
Comment · 2 years ago
> And I agree with you that younger generations, probably at large due to social media, are not patient enough to get rich by saving.

Speaking as someone in a younger generation, there's a sense that with the climate sword of Damocles dangling overhead and countless people stressing the already fraying hair, perhaps we may not have sufficient time to accumulate any sort of wealth by saving. Perhaps this is just a lack of patience in our generation, but I think it's quite possible there are bigger factors at play.

Comment · 2 years ago
I feel like this would be better if they rotoscope Mark so that the background doesn't move.
Comment · 3 years ago
Much like GPLv3 was written to counter tivoization, I’d love a GPLv4 to kill what RedHat is doing before they do irreparable the entire free software ecosystem.
Comment · 3 years ago
No, Tesla is prior art
Comment · 3 years ago
Quite to the contrary, the clock is set by the Science and Security Board which seems much more focused on geopolitical questions instead of scientific. The Science and Security Board is advised by the Board of Sponsors, which does have quite a few scientists, but only in an advisory role.
Comment · 3 years ago
> Problem is they have to keep moving it closer to midnight or they won't get any media attention.

It was last moved in 2020 and doesn't appear to move every year. Moreover, it has been moved back in the past. I don't get the impression this is some cynical media ploy but instead an educational effort from some well meaning experts in their respective fields trying to raise awareness and provoke action towards remedying various existential threats, including nuclear war, but also climate change and biological threats.

Comment · 3 years ago
Modernist Cuisine is one I highly recommend.
Comment · 3 years ago
The four materials mentioned in the article are cement, steel, plastics, and ammonia.
Comment · 4 years ago
I don't think Telegram should really be seen as an alternative to Signal. It doesn't use E2E encryption by default.
Comment · 4 years ago
Comment · 4 years ago
At least to my eyes there is a huge difference visually between Ted Lasso and Slow Horses.

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