xkcdz

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by xkcdz 1y ago
Did you get my point tho?
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by xkcdz 1y ago
My thinking with GPTS wasn't so much about replacing the second for local durations within a 24-hour period – we're pretty well-served there. Instead, the core motivation is to tackle the headache of coordinating across those 24-h
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by xkcdz 1y ago
Interesting argument, and you’re totally right that they highlight how tricky it is to get people to adopt a new time system, especially when the benefits aren’t screamingly obvious. I hear you loud and clear: for most folks, global schedul
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by xkcdz 1y ago
I’d argue GPTS has some unique strengths that make it stand out and way better than Swatch, not just for everyday stuff but also for where timekeeping is headed. Here’s why: Precision Without the Hassle: Sure, most people don’t need sub-sec
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Why Haven't We Adopted a Unified Time System Like Global Pulse Time Yet?(github.com)
4 points by xkcdz 1y ago|10 comments
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by xkcdz 1y ago
I’ve been mulling over how tricky it can be to coordinate across time zones—scheduling meetings, syncing software, or even just chatting with friends globally. It got me thinking about a possible idea: the Global Pulse Time System (GPTS). B
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Northwestern creates wearable sensor for detecting Covid-19 symptoms(fierceelectronics.com)
2 points by xkcdz 6y ago|0 comments
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by xkcdz 8y ago
Parody post https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/aft8dw/high_scho...
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Several rejections from VCs? Depressing
2 points by xkcdz 8y ago|1 comments