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thahajemni

10 karma · joined September 18, 2025

Being social is being just.
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thahajemni··on You are how you act
As someone with autism, I often feel the urge to do certain things, but I know they aren't fitting, morally right, or socially acceptable, so I refrain. I deeply resonated with the author's discussion of Benjamin Franklin, because this is exactly how I live. Virtue is a habit, not an essence: I don't feel like being social, I don't feel like being moral, I don't feel like fitting in—but I still do it. Because in the end, the reward is a life where I have a steady job, meaningful friendships, and a fulfilling life.
thahajemni··on NL Judge: Meta must respect user's choice of recommendation system
I, as a European, am worried that these rulings, regulations, and the prevailing mindset will lead to companies leaving and result in technological stagnation, due to our inability to compete with global markets.

Of course, there is something to be said about the dangers, effectiveness, and societal impact of social media. But companies should have the right to decide how they conduct their business. They should also have the incentive to innovate and improve- without being threatened by overly strict or poorly designed laws.

thahajemni··on Ask HN: What are you working on? (September 2025)
Top man! Thanks, I went trough the votings to see if the party I was thinking of matched actual voting behaviour in the 2e Kamer. It kinda did, but I was suprised another party matched a bit more.

Since that second party also comes forward in other voting compasses I might be more inclined now to vote them instead.