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In context, with the explanatory sentences following, it's pretty much impossible to misread the idea.

I love these thought experiments.

I would very likely go for one year, but I think it's highly unlikely I'd go for two.

If I had to go for 5 years to get 45M, I think I'd pass. I definitely am not going to out-earn that or anything, I just value my time way, way too much, and value money way too little.

9M does a lot for my people and me, and after that I think I would just be helping out more people. They can suffer in their own prison!

If I could risk 5 years in prison for $120M, with a minimum guaranteed return of 45M and a maximum of 2-3 years? Yeah, I'd go for that, even if the chance to succeed without prison was pretty small, say 20%. The chance to escape punishment is a big motivator, and don't all of us think we're clever enough to do it?

Anyway, as you say, I'm the outlier. Almost everyone, even in the richest nation on earth, would accept that level of risk without a whole lot of thought.

> 1. We shouldn't have CEOs, in which case most businesses today wouldn't exist.

There's over 30 million businesses in the US [0], and 200,000 CEOs.

Is it really impossible to imagine another structure that doesn't involve a CEO or chief?

I don't personally think it'll change anything (nor do I have any hatred for CEOs), we'll just hate whoever made the decision. It's just easier when it's one human-with-out-of-fashion-attributes who makes a lot of money.

[0] https://www.bizjournals.com/albany/news/2019/04/11/number-of... [1] https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes111011.htm

I don't think that's a true statement.

Yes, but by a different set of people. Not the authorities.

The acting scenes are incredibly cheesy, and the rest of it is fine, just with a bit of a retro vibe. Dude's facial hair etc.

I believe you're saying the same thing.

Big second recommendation for twist of the wrist. You can watch a pretty cheesy, but very informative version of it on youtube.

Craig, thanks for the comment and recommendations. I think I'll check out Roadcraft.

I doubt it's uncommon for people with long careers in management to gain the equivalent experience of a degree in a field so diverse and therefore generalized as "business."

22 year olds know this stuff when they leave school, right?

You should post it in the next "idea" thread.

Out of curiosity, why was the weight relevant?

Did you give it away?

The app says "IP Webcam"

Agree, movement was really nice. On controller would be slightly better.

It stops changing.

What changed that is leaving you dissatisfied?

Do you know why it's happening?

Maybe it's an epidemic, I've been through a ton of repair guys lately. At my business we have a lot of HVAC work (AC, coolers, ice machine), plumbing work, and occasional other stuff like locksmiths or handymen.

They just absolutely will not show up when they say they will. Late, sometimes no-show. I had a plumber take FOUR visits over FIVE days and still not solve the (relatively minor) issue.

I don't know if there's just that much work out there? I think anyone who shows up could make a killing in my area, for any kind of repair work. I've never shopped around on price, either.

It sounds to me like you want THC. I don't know what side of the law that is, where you're at.

I'd find a way to dose sublingually or something that you are okay with. You want to be able to reliably dose an amount that gets you the mellowness, so edibles are a bad idea (unreliable).

You can vape it. It's not smoky, and the smell only lasts a few seconds. Easy not to go too hard, since results are near-instant.

It won't last too long (especially if you build any tolerance)--a couple hours max, usually.

Combine with music.

I have many things I do to feel good, many of which are mentioned here. The only things that have ever given me a true buzz are alcohol and THC. I have not explored any other chemicals besides caffeine, but I have tried a great many things like sleep patterns, dietary changes, meditation, running, music, etc.

Caffeine is probably next-closest, and working out can give a real "glow" sometimes. I can also get a bit of a euphoric feeling just being present in some situations--family gatherings and concerts come to mind--but not on command.

It still feels unusual to me, but google lens is basically a life hack. It's good at a bunch of things that still make it feel magical. I'm still sleeping on its uses, honestly.

I use site:news.ycombinator.com sometimes for tech-related product recommendations. I bought an office chair based on a thread here. I think a laptop, too.

I have an ATM, and I built a script to watch its balance and notify me when it needs a refill. I have a couple more similar scripts related to my brick & mortar business.

Has this ever paid off? Can you tell any good stories?

Not GP, but about 75% of the time, I'm not using any GUI software besides browser & terminal.

In the terminal I'm running a tmux/vim based development environment.

Of the half dozen non-technical users whose habits I know, I think all of them use their PC exclusively for a browser. They could sub in a chromebook, I guess.

Public knowledge is not the same as common knowledge, I agree.

If it were an individual experience, I would agree with you, but it is public knowledge.

There were press releases and emails and stuff.

I also switched away from last pass then.

My alarms are to wake me up so I can sleep sometimes. Hopefully they alert me without alerting the raiders. I would be intending to shoot them, not the other way around.

As a billionaire, I believe I would have built some fortified positions to fire from without much chance of being hit myself.

Also I doubt I'll have any kind of obvious entrance to wherever I am.

Even on my own real-life property (I'm not a billionaire), I'm not just going to be like...in the living room. In an end-of-the-world scenario, I'll be camping discreetly somewhere on my own property, which is mostly a hardwood forest with a pretty dense understory. It wouldn't be any more inviting than hundreds of thousands of similar acres, so security through obscurity is pretty good.

I'll have access to all the tools I need, a house, my own water source. I'm not particularly likely to survive on my own permanently, but I think I've got a shot to wait out a storm for a year or two.

Oh hey, me too. I just thought you might be interested.

It didn't go well, and the description wasn't great. It left me thinking they maybe hadn't tried very hard, like didn't iterate the design.

Seems like they're a really easy target, though.

The article happened to talk about this.

I do like to use the "her" pronoun for prized possessions. Favorite car or whatever.

I will not feel bad for her. I don't feel like I should ask.

Hi, is this still active? I'm looking to mess around with one of these. I'm particularly interested in programming some specific weather Services, like telling me the next time rain is forecasted.

I see you mention weather in the README under Services, but it is not listed as a current service module. Is that something you need help with?

I think they've grown, but it was a one-man company for a long time. Edit: I don't know what I'm talking about, seems like.

It's always been great, so I'm also surprised.

Glad he can afford it.

When my internet is out, Alexa won't even listen to me (besides her name)