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sb1752··on Speed isn’t everything, and slowness may in fact be more beneficial (2017)
https://shaanbatra.medium.com/slow-processing-2f1165b80ff0
sb1752··on My Meeting with David Bohm
It goes beyond "feeling". Without adequate understanding, you can't penetrate further and move the science forward. Calculations alone are simply not enough.
sb1752··on Slowed canonical progress in large fields of science
As the philosopher of science Paul Feyrabend wrote and made the convincing case in his book Against Method:

"Science is an essentially anarchic enterprise: theoretical anarchism is more humanitarian and more likely to encourage progress than its law-and-order alternatives."

"The consistency condition which demands that new hypotheses agree with accepted theories is unreasonable because it preserves the older theory, and not the better theory."

"Science is neither a single tradition, nor the best tradition there is, except for people who have become accustomed to its presence, its benefits and its disadvantages. In a democracy, it should be separated from the state just as churches are now separated from the state."

sb1752··on The Truth About Nuclear Fusion Q Factors
Good documentary on Iter's claims by investigative journalist, Steve Krivit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnikAFWDhNw Shows that the public claims are not just an exaggeration but outright fraud for the purpose of getting more funding. It's one thing to say that the purpose is experimental research, it's another entirely to claim that it will produce net energy, which is not backed any evidence or even a reasonable scientific analysis. There's a long history of fraud in fusion research, it's really important the public is well educated on the history here.
sb1752··on Lawrence Livermore claims a milestone in laser fusion
There's a long history of fraud and misleading / sensational claims made my companies in the fusion space. The industry is nowhere near break-even (total energy into system == total energy out). ITER is a great example today. This is covered well with in-depth research by journalist Steven B. Krivit. He's put together a documentary exposing ITER's many false and dubious claims that I recommend watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnikAFWDhNw&t=8s
sb1752··on Bitcoin Miners Are Giving New Life to Old Fossil-Fuel Power Plants
Of course these charts are only a starting point of inquiry. Several scholars, philosophers and intellectuals have both predicted such trends and provided rigorous intellectual analysis of their underlying causes.
sb1752··on Bitcoin Miners Are Giving New Life to Old Fossil-Fuel Power Plants
"All truth passes through three stages: First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer

We are currently in the second stage for Bitcoin. Based on the comments here, in social media and from news outlets, seems more time is needed before its better understood and appreciated broadly.

I and many others continue to believe a sound money settlement layer technology divorced from arbitrary government intervention is of enormous value to society. One need only look at wtfhappenedin1971.com to understand why. But until then, narratives that cherrypick data and paint Bitcoin in a negative light will continue to dominate.

Patience. HODL. And continue to hope for a better world on the other side of all of this.

sb1752··on Journalism, particularly at the highest level, is about raw power
This 100%
sb1752··on Moral Competence
The term competence seems to be throwing people off, which I can understand but I think the point here is very insightful. It's important to separate those with a hero complex from those that are more morally sincere. Greater moral sincerity means you're more concerned with solving the problem than being the one to solve the problem. It's not about you, it's about the problem and seeing it solved. I think this is an especially relevant point in today's culture.
sb1752··on Software Below the Poverty Line
Minor point, which always frustrates me when people say it. "proven through scientifical consensus". Nothing in the history of science has ever been "proven" by consensus. We get proof when observation matches theoretical prediction.
sb1752··on Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything?
Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows. I used to think of the world mostly in terms of dramatic events, heroes and villains. I now mostly see systems and incentives, patterns and trends.
sb1752··on Bitcoin Mining Hardware Accelerator with Optimized Message Datapath
Interesting this was filed in September 2016
sb1752··on Netflix Kills Discussions
I'll stick to binge watching thank you
sb1752··on Show HN: Kurikku – Rap Genius for Code
I like the concept. It's code commenting and analysis that's out of the way. There are many ways to look at and digest a piece of code. This is very helpful for learning.
sb1752··on We work a 4-day week and just raised $4.75m (2012)
Step 1: Create a product people want Step 2: Do whatever the fuck you want
sb1752··on The No Excuse List: The Best Place On The Web To Learn Anything
Include Treehouse
sb1752··on Why I'm Doing It All Wrong
I love it. You acknowledge what others do and are fully aware of the culture. Yet, you decide to go your own path. I really admire this way of thinking. Don't just follow the crowd. I think its crucial, especially in these times, to not just give in to herd mentality. Challenge everything, especially when 'everyone' is doing it.

A commenter here brings up a great point though. As long as you are doing this because you think it will be better for you and not because of any fears you might have, I personally think you're on the right track and will find success and happiness.

sb1752··on Zynga's Going Down.
Spot on. Nowhere did it read that users left OMGPOP because of Zynga.
sb1752··on We're a 2.5 man team vs millions in VC. Please review our skunk-works project
This is so important. Buying gifts for people is such a pain. Just give me some simple suggestions and reminders and I'm hooked. I'll pay.
sb1752··on Show HN: Work on code challenges and see how others solve them
Oh good idea. That looks useful. Thanks.
sb1752··on Show HN: Skimling - A Platform to Help Kids Improve Their Writing
Love the concept. Getting graded early is so important for students. It shows they really want to know what they are doing right or wrong before they hand in their assignments. After all, that's what learning is all about right? The grade itself is not as important as understanding what you can do better. This might shed some light on grading standards across different teachers as well.
sb1752··on Coding Skill and the Decline of Stagnation
Haha that was awesome
sb1752··on Stop looking for a cofounder
Does anyone here have stories about how they have looked for a co-founder and actually found one? How did it work out?
sb1752··on Best approach for self-taught developer looking for job?
Same here. Let me know if you're interested in talking.