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space_oddityon Ask HN: What Motivates you to keep going?

Even seemingly small efforts can ripple out in ways we might never realize

space_oddityon One surprising psychosis treatment that works: Learning to live with the voices

Nope, not ChatGPT here... Just someone who found the comment intriguing and wanted to engage :)

space_oddityon One surprising psychosis treatment that works: Learning to live with the voices

A fascinating and sharp commentary on how society defines "sanity"

space_oddityon One surprising psychosis treatment that works: Learning to live with the voices

What works during recovery or in milder phases of psychosis might not work in its more extreme manifestations. Recognizing and respecting those limits doesn’t diminish the value of this therapy

space_oddityon One surprising psychosis treatment that works: Learning to live with the voices

Everyone has intrusive thoughts or experiences moments of mental noise

space_oddityon One surprising psychosis treatment that works: Learning to live with the voices

What strikes me most is how your approach intertwines personal meaning and physical embodiment. Whether interpreted through a mystical lens, as you’re exploring, or as an imaginative and deeply personal form of visualization, it seems to function as a powerful motivator for change and self-awareness

space_oddityon One surprising psychosis treatment that works: Learning to live with the voices

It makes sense that teaching patients to live with and question their delusions rather than fighting them head-on could lead to better outcomes

space_oddityon Ask HN: How do you find part time work?

Even the most introverted among us benefit from some level of networking or relationship-building—it’s not about being extroverted, but about finding ways to connect that feel authentic to you

space_oddityon Ask HN: How do you find part time work?

The point about being consistent, reliable and a clear communicator is what turns a one-time gig into repeat work. In my experience, many freelancers underestimate how much clients value those soft skills

space_oddityon I replaced my son's school timetable app with an e-paper

Ah, the classic "we managed just fine back in the day" argument

space_oddityon I replaced my son's school timetable app with an e-paper

The project itself is super cool. It's a modern take on managing schedules, but it feels more deliberate than just another app notification

space_oddityon OnlyFans models are using AI impersonators to keep up with their DMs

That’s an interesting analogy, but I think there’s a key difference here. With plane overbooking, passengers still get the same core service

space_oddityon OnlyFans models are using AI impersonators to keep up with their DMs

If fans are paying for a personal connection, doesn’t automating replies risk undermining that value?

space_oddityon OnlyFans models are using AI impersonators to keep up with their DMs

True, fans are the foundation of any creator's success

space_oddityon OnlyFans models are using AI impersonators to keep up with their DMs

The line between helpful automation and deceptive practices is thin

space_oddityon OnlyFans models are using AI impersonators to keep up with their DMs

The irony is that fans pay for a personal connection, yet increasingly interact with scripts crafted by machines

space_oddityon Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast

With AI we risk treating the system like a black box

space_oddityon Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast

San Diego weather forecasting is the meteorological equivalent of being on cruise control

space_oddityon Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast

How long before models like this are reliably part of decision-making for disaster response or everyday weather planning?

space_oddityon From where I left

And it's obviouse that when contributors feel their efforts may be co-opted or undermined, they’re less likely to engage

space_oddityon From where I left

Yep, when people contribute to a project, they invest more than just code; they invest trust in its principles

space_oddityon Why did clothing become boring?

It’s wild to think about how something so simple - just a way to shield ourselves from the elements - has become this huge cultural phenomenon

space_oddityon Why did clothing become boring?

How the purpose of clothing has shifted over time, and I think a lot of it boils down to the balance between utility and status

space_oddityon Why did clothing become boring?

Fashion is more than just an aesthetic - it's tied to history, labor, economics, and identity

space_oddityon Lessons I learned working at an art gallery

People there not just working for financial gain but for the preservation and promotion of something meaningful (I mean in most cases)

space_oddityon Lessons I learned working at an art gallery

Though they do play a crucial role in selling and promoting the art

space_oddityon Lessons I learned working at an art gallery

Yep, this wouldn’t necessarily apply to everyone — especially those who balance multiple roles

space_oddityon Show HN: App that asks ‘why?’ every time you unlock your phone

Your method skips the subtlety and goes straight to a hard reset (literally)

space_oddityon Show HN: App that asks 'why?' every time you unlock your phone

I think you’ve nailed some really key points about breaking the "quick loop" of mindless phone use