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ulizzle

275 karma · joined December 2, 2022

I've been coding since I was a little kid, but I didn't start building software professionally until college, back when Javascript loosely equaled Flash and artisanal WordPress blogs were all the rage.

But then one day, Steve Jobs, in one of his LSD-infused power trips, said:

"LET THERE BE NO MORE FLASH ON THE IPHONE!"

Little did we know that would be the end of the creative web; but in my case, I moved on to Ruby on Rails & started building web apps.

Later, JavaScript would rise from the ashes like a goofy-eyed, janky-looking phoenix in the form of Node.js & I've been living mostly in the Wild West of JavaScript ever since.

To learn more about me, check out my blog at https://ulizzle.substack.com

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ulizzle··on Cicero: The first AI to play at a human level in Diplomacy (2022)
“As soon” is a big jump. There’s no proof or even logical arguments as to how this can ever happen
ulizzle··on Cicero: The first AI to play at a human level in Diplomacy (2022)
Why would they do that? I don’t get it. I’m not being sarcastic I just don’t understand why it’s easier for them to cooperate with other A.Is. Based on what?
ulizzle··on Project managers, ducks, and dogs marking territory (2013)
Bad form to remove the duck. Basically every project manager ever. Somehow, “A.I” doesnt seek to replace them.
ulizzle··on We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam to return to OpenAI as CEO
That is a logical fallacy clawing your face. Upvotes to whoever can name which one.
ulizzle··on We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam to return to OpenAI as CEO
All explanations lend credence to positions which is why is not a good idea to comment on anything. Looks like they’re lawyered up.
ulizzle··on Linda Yaccarino: no single authentic user saw this content alongside IBM's ads
Or they could have made a test account and visited “problematic” sites on purpose to fake the story because of political purposes.

Occam’s razor is still undefeated there. What surprises me is how many folks think institutions are saints who can’t lie a la George Washington and not just a political apparatus

ulizzle··on 75% of Software Engineers Faced Retaliation Last Time They Reported Wrongdoing
Oh yeah, the worst thing you can do is speak up at work. Especially if any of the higher-ups are assholes up to no good. That's why recruiters value long-term stays at a job because it shows that you either have too much to lose or are too much of a coward to stand up for yourself.
ulizzle··on Gang crisis shaking Sweden
It’s the same story everywhere, sadly. Thank God that matriarchies all crash & burn in 40 years, tops
ulizzle··on Smart drugs reduce quality of effort, and slow decision-making
I don’t think amphetamines do that on their own, but rather over time the fatigue builds up and the drugs can’t mask it anymore.

The issue with smart drugs is that high tolerance leads to psychosis much easier than you’d think.

ulizzle··on Grand Ball Given by the Whales (1861)
There's a movie called "In the Heart of the Sea" which you should watch. It's about the same shipwreck of the Essex that Melville took inspiration from.
ulizzle··on Silicon Valley's worldview is not just an ideology; it's a personality disorder
Weed, there’s plenty.
ulizzle··on Music painted on wall of a Venetian orphanage will be heard 250 years later
What about the word conspiracy makes all conspiracies false? This is yalls logical fallacy

“Guy fawkes is about to destroy Westminster palace!”

“Tinfoil hats”

ulizzle··on Electric heat to cost 77 percent more than natural gas, federal agency says
You gotta have proof before saying that. Otherwise it sounds like lefty bleeding heart conspiracy theories that turn out to have some sort of evil agenda
ulizzle··on Music painted on wall of a Venetian orphanage will be heard 250 years later
Much of human history hasn’t been preserved or has been suppressed

What’s amazing about the Romans is that theirs was and how many primary sources still exists.

That’s why I keep my mind open on Atlantis and psychic phenomena and other conspiracy theories

ulizzle··on America Is Getting Lonelier and More Indoorsy. That's Not a Coincidence
I’m the same way. I like people too but can’t stand to be around them for very long. Especially now that our culture is so vapid and hyper political.
ulizzle··on The US Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics for the first time
Yeah, not with our culture. Things are likely to get worse until they collapse like empires usually do
ulizzle··on Amazon Lays Off 180 Employees in Its Games Division
Very chat gtp
ulizzle··on How I got here
There are a lot of historical examples arguing for and against you. But murder and rape is far different than getting popped for heroin or selling weed and our laws already reflect that
ulizzle··on Dungeon KeeperFX 1.0
Oh hey that’s pretty nice. Thanks for the recommendation. DK never got the credit it deserved but it and arcanum are my top 2
ulizzle··on Tech layoffs: Google, Amazon, Snap and Zillow announce new job cuts
People who can’t code don’t get promoted to PMs or any sort of engineering manager because it’s too easy to lie

Eventually they all forget how to to (I did too) so that’s why it’s important to stay hands-on

ulizzle··on Tech layoffs: Google, Amazon, Snap and Zillow announce new job cuts
It’s all pretty much the same right now. But I’m also posting in a bad mood so it’s likely my fault. Economic turmoils. One day thing will turn around but for now, it’s a minefield no matter where you are
ulizzle··on Tech layoffs: Google, Amazon, Snap and Zillow announce new job cuts
I’m a little bummed so my tone isn’t the best. I apologize for that

Software developers get cut more often because we don’t think about work politics. It’s one of those classic mistakes

ulizzle··on We're sorry we created the Torment Nexus
Great name, “torment nexus”. Credit where credits due
ulizzle··on Tech layoffs: Google, Amazon, Snap and Zillow announce new job cuts
I like to code but what a terrible career. Guess who didn’t get laid off?

Those who don’t know how to code

ulizzle··on People no longer know how much to tip
Ten years ago I would have been against you but today I admit that tipping has gone too far and more than that the practice should be stopped altogether
ulizzle··on New York restaurants fight back against reservations by bots
Well, you think I’m lame too, so don’t get offended. As I said, the opinion depends on the culture around you.

Some people have the time and money to plan ahead, some don’t. It’s really all very random

ulizzle··on I skipped to the ending
I wish I had ever worked for a company like that. Keeping people employed, and thus their families alive, is a worthwhile goal.

Instead, in my experience, it’s more based on ego and politics whether you or anyone else keeps their job.

ulizzle··on Dungeon KeeperFX 1.0
One of the best games ever. Why there is no official franchise I have no clue
ulizzle··on New York restaurants fight back against reservations by bots
Most people are like you and me who would never even dream of going anywhere where a reservation is required. Those folks that do either have a hobby or too much time and money, which is equally rare and equally annoying

Personally, like the vast majority of us, I think anyone who calls in ahead to a restaurant is totally lame and most likely an NPC, but it does depend on where you are and the current culture around you

ulizzle··on You Win or You Learn
Or you lose, as Tumblr is figuring out.
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