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model_s··on 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) Battery Replacement Program
Darn... I'm reading this on a 13" macbook pro with no touchbar, manufactured during that time. Guess I better find that product number.
model_s··on Joseph Campbell’s daily routine for “the most important period of my study”
that writer might be Tim Urban, for me
model_s··on How big oil will die
Indeed. There are over one billion cars in the current fleet.
model_s··on What Is Space?
Do you mind elaborating? Or pointing me in the direction of material that explains the space goo issue. thx
model_s··on Understanding Blockchain in plain English (~3500 words)
I would imagine that at some point, maybe in 100 years, mining may not reward you more than the cost of electricity to mine. Miners won't bother continue--how will bitcoins continue to be hashed? thanks apeace!
model_s··on Understanding Blockchain in plain English (~3500 words)
Few questions: The people that are "mining" are using their computing power to seal other people's transactions?

Also, what happens when there are no more bitcoins to be rewarded. (When mining is no longer profitable by any means)

Thanks

model_s··on Ask HN: Which companies don't ask whiteboard questions?
Although this article doesn't give the exact information you're looking for, you may find it interesting.

http://blog.triplebyte.com/how-to-interview-engineers

White-boarding is mentioned above the first graphic. Control + F "39%"

model_s··on Ask HN: Which companies don't ask whiteboard questions?
May I ask what you'll be using this information for?
model_s··on Thousands of bird sounds visualized using Google machine learning
yes, i was expecting there to be a song in the comments already
model_s··on Uber rape victim sues Uber, says execs got her medical records
Yeah, I'd agree that it's out of control. But fiscally dangerous might not be enough. Can help the problem by not jailing petty crime.
model_s··on Quantum Mechanics Without Maths or Philosophy
Maths is short for Mathematics. Quantum Mechanics Without Mathematics or Philosophy is fine.