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annpierce··on Two nights of broken sleep can make people feel years older, finds study
So interesting! Thanks for sharing. Do you still take iron every day, or is this the kind of thing one does for a period of time until the body is rebalanced?
annpierce··on Sugar Substitutes Surprise
Just for clarification, are you implying L-arabinose is the left-handed isomer of glucose?
annpierce··on The enzyme that puts branches of glucose on stevia (2019)
My main concern is their effect on the gut microbiome: https://academic.oup.com/advances/article/10/suppl_1/S31/530...
annpierce··on The Death of the Photo Studio
Not all poor quality voting is conscious/malicious. An individual with alexithymia, for example, might give unuseful feedback despite their best effort.
annpierce··on The Death of the Photo Studio
Thanks, will pass on. I think 1 vote = 1 credit used to be clearer.
annpierce··on The Death of the Photo Studio
Photofeeler will go that way: https://blog.photofeeler.com/photofeeler-d3/
annpierce··on The Death of the Photo Studio
Can confirm as my startup addresses this market [https://www.photofeeler.com].

The top dating apps are designed such that photos are literally all that matter. What's worse is all of the popular cultural ideas we have about photos are wrong.

Photos don't just show people accurately -- in fact, you need some level of skill just to look as attractive as you do in real life. So no, that unsmiling selfie you took in your basement isn't "just what you look like" or "authentic."

Not to mention, people think and do. Images are still. This creates a situation where humanity can be easily lost. And where the need to brand yourself and put a lot of effort into showing hobbies etc. is paramount.

It's sad to see so many young guys tie their identities to the good or bad performance of their profiles when it's not really them being judged but the pictures they chose.

annpierce··on Show HN: A “How to Talk About Politics” Simulation Game, Made with Google Docs
Would love feedback on this. I made it as an exercise in combatting how divided the US is right now, in hopes that people can rebuild trust and eventually share facts again one day.
annpierce··on AI Trained on 100M Opinions Can Predict What People Will Think of Your Photos
Can you explain what you mean by not a good frame?
annpierce··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2018)
Photofeeler (https://www.photofeeler.com) | Software Engineers, Marketing Roles | REMOTE or Onsite near Boulder/Denver, CO

Work for big tech, but secretly dream of being an early engineer at a startup where everything you do really matters?

Photofeeler is a tool for photo feedback, but we're primarily a data science company. We do very sophisticated math in order to maximize the statistical value of small, noisy data samples. Our company is changing the future of online profiles.

We're early into building our team but much farther into building our business. This makes us a really exciting place to work.

Our job offers unparalleled freedom without bureaucratic nonsense (think: can work remote, work flexible hours, no unnecessary meetings). Plus our users are eager and enthusiastic for everything we ship. As an early employee, you'll take part in the ongoing conversations that inform the direction of the company.

More info: https://www.photofeeler.com/jobs

annpierce··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (July 2018)
Photofeeler (https://www.photofeeler.com) | Software Engineers, Marketing Roles | REMOTE or Onsite near Boulder/Denver, CO

Work for big tech, but secretly dream of being an early engineer at a startup where everything you do really matters?

Photofeeler is a tool for photo feedback, but we're primarily a data science company. We do very sophisticated math in order to maximize the statistical value of small, noisy data samples. Our company is changing the future of online profiles.

We're early into building our team but much farther into building our business. This makes us a really exciting place to work.

Our job offers unparalleled freedom without bureaucratic nonsense (think: can work remote, work flexible hours, no unnecessary meetings). Plus our users are eager and enthusiastic for everything we ship. As an early employee, you'll take part in the ongoing conversations that inform the direction of the company.

More info: https://www.photofeeler.com/jobs

annpierce··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (May 2018)
Looks like we had it only showing to IPs in the Boulder/Denver area, but added HN referrals too. Thanks! https://www.photofeeler.com/jobs#engineer
annpierce··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (May 2018)
Photofeeler (https://www.photofeeler.com) | Engineers | REMOTE or Onsite near Boulder, CO

If you were a fan of the old OkCupid blog or Christian Rudder's "Dataclysm," you will love it here.