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GeeJay

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GeeJay··on The Art of Conducting (2018)
Also, a full 80+ symphony orchestra is so spread out that the speed of sound is significant. Even with perfect visual conducting, as a player, I have to ignore that those guys on the other side of the stage always, always, are just... a... little... behind... I must instead stick with the conductor.
GeeJay··on Ask HN: Why is there no high quality method for voice control of a PC?
Voice control of ordinary computer navigation and of program writing and testing has gone nowhere in 30 years. https://dilbert.com/strip/1994-04-24
GeeJay··on The brain “doubles up” by simultaneously making two memories of events
Helpful for 'Memento', obsoletes 'Inside Out'.
GeeJay··on How to apply with a PhD that is 'on hold'
Perhaps your context differs, but as a grey-haired hirer of MS and PhD technologists into commercial positions I have learned at least two things. (1) Though you must mention them, graduation from a renowned university and even cool internships do not correlate with productivity and desirability. (2) I am quite interested in long range goals. I try not to giggle at particularly wishful ones, nor those naively lacking branches. I hope that a branch direction considers staying with us, assuming we provide acceptable compensation, professional growth, opportunity for research, contributions to society, etc. If our investment in the employee is only a stepping-stone, shouldn't I feel a little exploited?