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A programmer with schizophrenia offers nuanced views on Terry A. Davis and TempleOS, recognizing Davis's brilliance but disagreeing with his conspiracy theories and use of slurs. The programmer attributes personal setbacks to their own actions, not to external conspiracies.

The author reflects on their career, contemplating what could have been done differently, and offers advice such as managing procrastination, focusing on collaboration, and developing good habits like reading and journaling. They emphasize the importance of defining a career path, balancing work and personal life, and the benefits of mentorship and networking.

The article encourages those hesitant about applying to Y Combinator to disregard doubts and apply, highlighting that many successful founders felt unqualified or too early but learned through the program. YC seeks individuals with potential, emphasizing there's no wrong time to start and last-minute applications can lead to success.

Scientists report Earth's magnetic field, while protective, can weaken during "excursions," like the Laschamps 41,000 years ago, allowing increased cosmic rays to enter. GFZ researcher Sanja Panovska's study indicates a correlation between geomagnetic intensity and cosmogenic nuclides production.

The article discusses how the TinySA spectrum analyzer, priced around $50, can be applied for detecting interference and general RF direction-finding, despite some limitations in resolution. It also suggests using active antennas, like the 'Mini-Whip' or constructed loops, to enhance the detection of RF sources.

Renowned philosopher Daniel Dennett, noted for his work on consciousness and cognitive science, has passed away. Dennett, author of significant texts on philosophy of mind and an advocate for atheism, leaves behind a substantial intellectual legacy.

The author details why Apple's "San Francisco" typeface is unsuitable for user interfaces, lacking personality and distinctiveness for legibility, proposing "FF Unit" as a better choice. They also discuss the importance of letter shape and familiarity in typography, especially in user interfaces and signage.

The article explains the λ-calculus, an abstract mathematical system for functions without set parameters, using self-referential functions instead. It describes the unique inductive definition and substitution rules for λ-terms, similar to natural numbers and polynomials.

Paul Hsieh's article compares 6th generation x86 CPUs, highlighting differences and specific architecture choices for Intel P-II, AMD K6, and Cyrix 6x86MX. The article explains technical details like pipelining, branch prediction, cache sizes, and architectural benefits for performance optimization.

Supabase Storage has introduced S3-Compatible Storage, one of their most requested features, along with the transition of Resumable Uploads from Beta to General Availability. It is now a fully open-source storage solution that supports three interoperable protocols for file management and can be used with various tools.

The article discusses an editor tool that provides detailed API access to content and logs changes using JSON. It ensures uniform functionality across various devices and is scalable for different project sizes.

The Umm Jirsan lava tube in Saudi Arabia served as a shelter for ancient humans and their livestock, evidence suggests it was a temporary pastoral stop rather than a permanent dwelling. The site contains rock art and vast bone deposits, some dating back 7,000 years.

The article discusses a meticulous remake of the classic Windows 95 Solitaire, aiming to replicate the original with only minor bug fixes. It took over a year to develop, ensuring faithful reproduction of all settings and animations.

Dynamic Typography: Bringing Text to Life via Video Diffusion Prior

For more than 50 years, Deep Space Station 43 has been an invaluable tool for space probes as they explore our solar system and push into the beyond. The DSS-43 radio antenna, located at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, near Canberra, Australia, keeps open the line of communication between humans and probes during NASA missions. Today more than 40 percent of all data retrieved ...

Paul Allen Newell's endless maze algorithm for Atari 2600 garnered interest, leading to research and the dispelling of myths. His work, previously obscured, is now documented and the original code made public, appreciating his and Duncan Muirhead's contributions.

Delta City '95 compiles all updates for Windows 95 into one package, including OS, drivers, and a complete Internet Explorer 5.50. It transforms Windows 95 to OSR2.5+ with instructions found in README.TXT.

The Nobel Prize for Literature's award to Bob Dylan sparked discussions on the definition of literature, leading to the recognition of diverse forms such as video games for their narrative qualities, challenging traditional literary boundaries. Literature's evolution shows potential for inclusion of multimedia and interactive formats, reflecting changes in cultural consumption and expanding ...

The talking your way out of it simulator

The article introduces BPF trampoline, enhancing BPF program interactions with low overhead, aiding network troubleshooting, and linking BPF programs dynamically. It details updates, bug fixes, and the enhancement of the BPF-to-BPF attach mechanism.

The article reveals that the author cherishes selected mathematical problems which could either offer quick satisfaction or require profound insights, akin to 'marshmallows' or 'acorns.' Many of these favorite problems have challenged top mathematicians, suggesting they may inspire new ideas and subsequent problems.

The Code Interpreter SDK enables consistent context in AI-generated Python code runs within a secure E2B Sandbox, which can be customized with additional packages. It improves support for shared context and actions like plotting by partly implementing Jupyter Notebook's kernel messaging protocol.

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The article encapsulates eight Jim Gray papers for a book on Turing Award winners, focusing on Gray's influence on computing. It also discusses the arXivLabs framework that fosters collaboration and upholds values like openness and privacy.

MPTCP enhances standard TCP by enabling devices to use multiple interfaces simultaneously for a single connection, improving bandwidth and resilience. It falls back to regular TCP if MPTCP isn't supported by the network.

Streak is a CRM built on Gmail. We’re a remote-first team of 35 people across North America. We’re growing and very profitable, and we have customers that love our product. We’re currently in the goldilocks zone of having product market fit with real revenue but also a really flat hierarchy where you can ship fast. We want to accelerate product delivery (there’s so much to build!) so we’re ...

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