flyhighplato

We have a "basic map" of the brain, now we need a more detailed map in order to understand it further. From the article, it clearly won't take us several billion years to get this map.

Also, evolution can't be described as "blind" or "unintelligent". Perhaps best to say "objective" and "non-sentient". It is an incredibly powerful problem-solving mechanism.

Well, if we can't make fun of Wolfram, let's at least make fun of NKS:

In my opinion, NKS is the kind of glittering complicated mental masturbation that dazzles the layman and angers the knowledgeable.

And praise Mathematica:

Hurray for Mathematica!

The most fun way to do this would be more as a "social" site, assigning "karma" for good conversational points. And, if profit is desired (when isn't it?), competitions with small entry fees could also be set up on the site.

How do I get an invitation code?

Everyone will just describe themselves ;)

It would probably be worth more as a web application that allowed you to pretty much run your own reddit or news.ycombinator than as a "hacker news" site. A larger corporation might buy it for the actual software, not the audience.

Can't we just make something? :P

I always thought that young software creators could do with a bit of a mandatory apprenticeship program. Having the spirit to do things right which wouldn't regularly even be noticed is so very important. So, having someone look over your shoulder and notice all the shortcuts you take and berate you for them would be nice :)