InternetPerson

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by InternetPerson 2y ago
That's why Boltzmann brains are a problem. If a theory predicts the appearance of Boltzmann brains, then that theory is (arguably) self-defeating. For example, let's say you tell me your theory of the universe. And then I say, &qu
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
I found this to be a compelling take on Russia's motivations for invading Ukraine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If61baWF4GE The narrator argues that it's largely about fossil fuels.
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
Hey everybody! Tell us your opinions about movies and CGI! I can't wait to hear what you think about superhero movies. This is really going to change things!
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
Yeah, like, I'm not going to ask anyone to use a different keyboard. I'm an adult, I can deal with it. But I do think mechanical keyboards are way too loud, way overpriced, and way overhyped. (But that's just my opinion. I&#x
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
For me, one nice thing about working from home all the time now is that I don't have to listen to everyone's annoyingly loud mechanical keyboards. I kinda hope this fad dies before I have to work in an office again...
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
People pay money for things that are pretty pointless. That's true. Paying for an NFT seems especially pointless to me (and I suspect to most people). But maybe if the crypto folks keep lecturing us all online, more and more people wil
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
Let's say that I get paid basically the same whether my team performs adequately or whether it really excels. In this case, why wouldn't I prefer friendly teammates? As long as we perform adequately, we're gonna get paid the
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
When people defend cryptocurrencies online, sometimes it's because they're invested in it and they're hoping to get rich. (Only a real Sherlock Holmes could notice something this subtle. I eagerly await my upvotes!!)
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
"Dropping in a cheaper keyboard and cutting the touch bar is a mistake." Sometimes people state their opinions as facts. Sometimes people don't say anything to defend or explain their opinions. They just blurt them out. An it
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
There are many reasons why Yahoo may have called off the deal. I doubt it was this one single comment.
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
Wow, there's so much technical detail here! Like the part about how it's "simpler" and "flexible" and "consistent" I'm totally convinced by this product's marketing page!!
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
Yes! I've been wondering if people prefer to work from home. Now I can finally read all your comments to find out!!
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
Is it already time to gush about Dwarf Fortress again? Wow, time sure flies! (I wonder if anyone will have a good story where something ~zany~ happened in their game... Fingers crossed!!)
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
This is an important question! Is Netflix a "tech company"?! We should all describe our own thoughts and feelings about the term "tech company", in order to sort this out...
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
Attention! Someone who knows nothing about your project is offering free advice!!
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
Derp. I misread both parent comments. Please disregard.
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
"dynamic programming" refers to something different. In practice, it often just means "solving a problem recursively using a memo table." But wikipedia obviously does it more justice [1]. It's a terrible name, and e
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
Software is incredible. Here we are, thousands of people across the globe, having thoughtful and interesting conversations, often on up-to-the minute information. The sum-total of human knowledge is available at our finger tips. We can fly
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
When trying to figure out what the truth is, it's important to keep in mind two things: (1) Corporations never lie! and (2) Once a corporation enacts a policy, that policy will never change! So you see, Apple is only going to scan cert
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
You can also view these as tools. Like, these are the rules of thumb that the brain lazily relies on. So if you’re pitching something, maybe try slipping a couple of these biases in there... (just don't make it too obvious!)
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
But Apple says, "You need several hash matches to trigger a review." See, that makes it OK!
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
The best thing about discussing politics and public health is how open minded everyone is! I predict this is gonna be a fruitful conversation for everyone involved.
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
The best part about these kinds of stories is that we all get to share our feelings about Apple! Tell us why you prefer iOS or Android -- I can't wait to find out!!
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
OK, true ... but if you do all that yourself, then "they" can never fire you, because no one else will know how the damn thing works. (Just be sure not to document anything!)
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
The article argues that, "Through successive booms and busts, the price of Bitcoin has been manipulated by a handful of large players, using fake transactions, imaginary assets and sophisticated timing." It highlights the role tha
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Bitcoin’s gold rush was always an illusion(newstatesman.com)
56 points by InternetPerson 5y ago|45 comments
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
It's time to shoot fish in a barrel again, everybody! Can you find something wrong with this analysis? If so, then please comment!!
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
Are we overproducing elite? If so, I would like to know, because this really impacts the decisions I make every day. What are you guys gonna do? Keep producing elite, or no?
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
OK, we can figure this out. Are movies still good? Let's take a poll! If you like or don't like movies, leave a comment, and tell us why. This is gonna be so interesting to hear what everyone thinks about movies!!
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by InternetPerson 5y ago
Gather round, it's time to talk about Star Citizen again! Tell us, when did you first realize this game would never ship?

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