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When we lost our minds: Pt. 3 The Dog that Didn’t Bark - Retirement Homes

Erdmann Housing Tracker • 105 implied HN points • 11 Dec 24
💰 Finance Real Estate Housing Market Economic Trends
  1. Housing prices in different neighborhoods react differently to economic changes. In Atlanta, for instance, while the economy was severely impacted, the wealthy neighborhoods faced less of a decline compared to lower-income areas.
  2. Retirement communities usually rely less on credit markets, as many buyers pay in cash. This makes them interesting places to study housing trends and market responses to economic events.
  3. Local housing supply issues can drive prices up across all neighborhoods, not just low-income ones. When there's not enough housing built, even retirement homes can see rising costs.

Superhuman Powers for Superhero Developers

Ben’s Newsletter • 3 HN points • 06 Aug 24
🕹 Technology AI Engineering Productivity Development Software
  1. Developers face a lot of challenges with technical debt which slows down projects. It's important to address this debt by improving code and reducing dependencies.
  2. AI tools are really helping developers work faster and more efficiently. Many developers are now using AI to help write and debug their code.
  3. Reproducibility and effective tooling are key to a smooth software development process. Using the right tools can save time and make it easier for teams to work together.

The Era of the Cloud Czars

Dana Blankenhorn: Facing the Future • 39 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Hardware Software Artificial Intelligence Tech Companies Cloud Computing
  1. The era of the Cloud Czars is defined by five key companies: Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta.
  2. Building clouds and investing in the Cloud game was a key risk that many companies failed to take on, leading to their decline.
  3. In the tech industry, failure to take risks can be fatal, as highlighted by the success of the Cloud Czars who embraced the challenge.
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No, It's Not The Dotcom Bubble All Over Again

How the Hell • 68 implied HN points • 18 Mar 25
💼 Business Corporate strategy Economics Technology Investment Finance
  1. The companies investing in AI today, like Microsoft and Google, are much stronger financially than those in the dotcom bubble. They have lots of cash from their main business to fund AI projects.
  2. Investing in AI is different because the technology, like GPUs, has a shorter lifespan than the long-lasting fiber optics from the 90s. This makes it easier to estimate the returns on investment.
  3. AI is already generating hidden revenue, especially for big tech firms in cloud services. So, saying there's no revenue from AI doesn't cover the whole picture.

Coding on Paper

The Palindrome • 12 implied HN points • 04 Nov 25
🕹 Technology Learning Programming Education AI Practice
  1. Coding is more about the process than just getting a product. It's important to practice and grow through doing, not just finishing.
  2. Writing or coding on paper can be tough and feels limiting. But it helps train your mind to pay attention to details and think carefully.
  3. Using fewer tools can actually make you better. Just like athletes train under tough conditions, coding without shortcuts builds skills that will help you later.

Is This Really Happening?

New World Same Humans • 91 implied HN points • 12 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Society AI Social media Politics Trends
  1. 2025 is expected to be a significant year for change, especially with new political alliances forming around technology.
  2. There's a growing divide between those wanting to speed up technological advancements and those wanting to slow them down due to concerns about their impact on society.
  3. AI is becoming more powerful, possibly leading to major shifts in many aspects of life, and we might soon agree that we are nearing a stage called Artificial General Intelligence.

CarDom: the automobile subscriptions lurking in our dystopian driving future

Fight to Repair • 98 implied HN points • 22 Nov 22
💼 Business Automakers Automobiles Subscriptions Legislation Services
  1. Automakers are increasingly offering subscription-based services for various features in cars, possibly resulting in consumers paying again for features already included in the purchase price.
  2. Legislators are starting to take action against automakers requiring subscriptions for features that are already installed in vehicles, but more efforts are needed to curb the trend of 'paywalling' car functionalities.
  3. As the future of car ownership might shift towards subscription-based models, there is a concern that almost every feature in a car could be put behind a paywall, prompting discussions on how to regulate and limit this practice.

Forever Young.

The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past • 36 implied HN points • 29 Jun 25
💼 Business Growth mindset Personal Development Innovation Leadership Company Culture
  1. Having a growth mindset can help you stay forever young, just like how technology constantly updates itself. It's important to keep learning and adapting your thoughts.
  2. There's a difference between feeling young and actually being young. As we age, it's okay to embrace wisdom but also to find ways to maintain a youthful spirit.
  3. Letting go of certain roles or mindsets when the time is right can help you grow. Staying relevant means knowing when to pass the baton and step into new opportunities.

Prompt Engineering with GPT-4: Charting and Mapping European Tourism Trends

Data at Depth • 19 implied HN points • 11 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Web Development Data Analysis Data Visualization Artificial Intelligence Programming
  1. Efficiency is highly sought after state of being for coders and data analysts. GPT-4's Code Interpreter functionality significantly streamlines the process of transforming CSV data into data visualizations.
  2. GPT-4 can generate Python code for various types of data visualizations like line charts, bar charts, and area charts. Simply prompting GPT-4 with specific information can quickly produce comprehensive visualizations.
  3. GPT-4 can be utilized to filter datasets, analyze trends, and create innovative visual representations like choropleth maps. Incorporating GPT-4 into data analysis workflows can lead to faster and efficient results.

How One Synapse/Evolve Victim Got His Money Back

Fintech Business Weekly • 89 implied HN points • 12 Jan 25
💰 Finance Banking Consumer Rights Fintech Regulation Investments
  1. Some people affected by the Synapse bankruptcy have struggled to get their money back, leaving many feeling hopeless. The trustee in charge is working on figuring out how to reconcile the missing funds.
  2. One man was able to get his money back by filing a small claims case against Evolve Bank, showcasing that taking legal action can sometimes help consumers regain their lost funds.
  3. In contrast, his daughter faced challenges in court with her similar case, highlighting how results can vary even with similar circumstances. This shows that legal situations can be unpredictable.

Links to Consider, 2/22

In My Tribe • 243 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Knowledge Ethics Idealism Metaphysics Social Philosophy
  1. The concept of equalitarianism promotes the idea that groups are equal, but in reality, this ideology leads to harmful outcomes and false narratives.
  2. Traditional economic measurements may not fully account for unpaid work like caregiving, which can distort GDP calculations and signify the need for broader economic perspectives.
  3. Philosophy, unlike settled scientific areas, remains a field of exploration for unresolved questions, making classic philosophical texts important for contemplating ongoing uncertainties.

How Much Frustration Can You Tolerate? | LSW#60

The Leading Sapiens Weekly • 90 implied HN points • 16 Jan 25
💼 Business Leadership Personal Growth Goal setting Motivation
  1. Tolerating frustration is important for long-term success. It helps us stick to our goals even when things get tough.
  2. Lowering your standards can actually help. It means accepting that things won't always be easy, which allows us to push through challenges.
  3. Seeing frustration as a teacher can change our mindset. Instead of avoiding it, we should embrace it as part of the growth process.

✅ Edelman and the trust business

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 159 implied HN points • 19 Jan 23
💼 Business Public Relations Consulting Corporate ethics Research Marketing
  1. People are losing faith in institutions due to disinformation and economic issues. Only businesses are seen as ethical and competent right now.
  2. Edelman uses its Trust Barometer to guide public relations practices, but it also faces criticism for not being transparent about its own issues, like its work with high-emission clients.
  3. While Edelman’s Trust Barometer is valuable for the PR industry, it's important to also question its methods and ethics to ensure trust and understanding.

Public Miners Are HODLing Strong Again

Miner Weekly • 19 implied HN points • 11 Apr 24
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency Feature Financial News Corporate Regulation
  1. Public mining companies are holding a significant amount of Bitcoin reserves, with the top three miners accounting for 74% of the total reserves.
  2. There was a decline in the collective Bitcoin reserves held by public mining companies in the past but a major reversal occurred starting in July 2023.
  3. With the upcoming halving, it may become more challenging for mining companies to accumulate Bitcoin at a lower cost through mining operations.

A Snowy Last-Minute Friday Edition

Become a Senior Engineer • 39 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Development Career Reflection Community Tools
  1. Fridays are a great time for reflection on your job and career, allowing you to assess your emotions, learning, interactions with teammates, and successes and failures.
  2. Leaving everything better than you found it is an important concept that involves sharing failures, thus contributing to improvement within your team and network.
  3. Persistent effort and engagement can lead to growth, even starting with small numbers in a new venture, by focusing on community engagement and setting achievable goals.

I used AI to analyze 10,000 Leetcode Discussion Posts

Peak Performance by David Goudet • 2 HN points • 19 Aug 24
🕹 Technology Software Engineering Career development
  1. Successful software developers are often very dedicated and passionate about their craft. They put in years of practice, learning, and perseverance to achieve their goals.
  2. Common trends in tech interviews include a mix of coding challenges, system design discussions, and behavioral questions. Practicing through platforms like Leetcode can give developers a clear idea of what to expect.
  3. Many programmers experience imposter syndrome, but facing challenges can lead to growth. Staying resilient and reaching out for support can help in tough times.

Seconds to Strategy: How Your Relationship with Time Shapes Your Career

Five Links (and three graphs) by Auren Hoffman • 243 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
💼 Business Decision-making Time management Professional Skills Job Interviews Career Choices
  1. Different career decisions are optimized on different time scales from sub-second to months to years.
  2. Professions like athletes and speed-chess players excel in making sub-second decisions through muscle memory and pattern matching.
  3. Job interviews are typically designed for quick-time decisions, but should be adjusted based on the timescale of the job.

Qualcomm’s Cloud AI 100 PCIe: Now For All

More Than Moore • 93 implied HN points • 06 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Cloud Computing Machine Learning Embedded Systems Data processing AI hardware
  1. Qualcomm's Cloud AI 100 PCIe card is now available for the wider embedded market, making it easier to use for edge AI applications. This means businesses can run AI locally without relying heavily on cloud services.
  2. There are different models of the Cloud AI 100, offering various compute powers and memory capacities to suit different business needs. This flexibility helps businesses select the right fit based on how much AI processing they require.
  3. Qualcomm is keen to support partnerships with OEMs to build appliances that use their AI technology, but they are not actively marketing it widely. Interested users are encouraged to reach out directly for collaboration opportunities.

May Cognition eat Google’s catered lunch

Alex's Personal Blog • 32 implied HN points • 25 Jul 25
🕹 Technology Automation Innovation Startups Software AI
  1. Intel is struggling to keep up in AI, despite higher revenue. They need to improve their software and systems to match the demands of AI workloads.
  2. Cognition, a new startup, is gaining traction after acquiring talent from Windsurf. They could potentially be valued at $10 billion soon, making them a strong competitor against Google.
  3. The self-driving car market is booming, with Waymo leading the pack. Many people prefer robotaxis to traditional rides because they offer safety and avoid dealing with human drivers.

Console #173 - Interview With Martin of Zammad - open source helpdesk & customer support system

Console • 354 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Software Development Open Source Customer Support Programming Languages
  1. Zammad is an open source user support/ticketing solution managed via various communication channels.
  2. Martin founded Zammad with a focus on open source philosophy and sustainable business models.
  3. The Zammad team aims to enhance the platform, make it widely used globally, and uphold its commitment to open source values.

Simple, Modern, and Modular: Data Stacks for scrappy Businesses

The Orchestra Data Leadership Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Business Intelligence Data Warehousing
  1. Building data stacks for businesses involves using core software like Snowflake and Databricks, focusing on delivering business value efficiently.
  2. The recommended tools include DIY cloud solutions for streaming, Snowflake for transformations, and BigQuery or Snowflake for storage/warehouse needs.
  3. Using a comprehensive tool like Orchestra can facilitate end-to-end data pipeline management, without requiring a large data team and providing cost-effective solutions.

The LIBOR scandal, part 2

The Jolly Contrarian • 19 implied HN points • 11 Apr 24
💰 Finance Scandal Regulation Ethics Legal Banking
  1. The concept of interest rates as a tradable financial instrument emerged in the 1980s, thanks to the development of interest rate swaps, marking a significant shift in the financial landscape.
  2. The manipulation of the LIBOR rate involved complex financial processes that led to criminal proceedings against several traders, highlighting ethical and legal dilemmas in the financial industry.
  3. The legal interpretation of the LIBOR Definition in the context of criminal law versus contractual interpretation raised debates around conflicts of interest, contractual obligations, and the application of criminal charges in financial settings.

Meaning #298

Daily Philosophy • 39 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Meaning Names Time Existence Narrative
  1. The short story delves into the meaning and significance we attribute to names, exploring how different interpretations can impact our experiences.
  2. The narrative showcases a town where buildings have names instead of numbers, reflecting unique beliefs and values of their owners.
  3. The story blends philosophical musings about time and creativity, highlighting how diverse perspectives shape the creation and perception of timepieces.

My own feelings on technology use

Technology, Environment, and Art • 39 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🕹 Technology
  1. The author enjoys using technology for certain activities like photography and making videos, but aims to use technology as minimally as possible in their life.
  2. The author believes that reducing one's dependence on technology can lead to a more fulfilling and connected life with nature.
  3. Encouragement for everyone to try eliminating some technology from their lives, such as reducing internet and phone usage, to potentially improve overall well-being.

When Hatred and Fear Mask as Indignation

Philosophy bear • 114 implied HN points • 16 Nov 24
📖 Philosophy Ethics Social justice Education Political theory Moral Philosophy
  1. Indignation is feeling morally upset about someone doing something wrong, while contempt is viewing someone as less than human and not caring about their welfare. It's important to understand the difference between these feelings.
  2. People often hide their contempt under the guise of indignation, especially towards groups like children who may commit crimes. We should question this attitude and seek to unmask the true feelings behind it.
  3. Children's moral development is ongoing, and they shouldn't be held to the same standard of moral responsibility as adults. It's unjust to treat them as fully moral agents while denying them basic rights like voting.

Links for 2024-01-12

Axis of Ordinary • 39 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Compute Astronomy AI Ukraine Psychology
  1. AI advancements showcased in different domains like video models, AI glasses for the visually impaired, and AI-powered cough tracking apps.
  2. Exciting developments in astronomy with potential signs of life on exoplanets.
  3. Innovation in computing with faster nanotechnology, graphene spintronics, and Silicon Photonics breaking bandwidth limitations.

The Unwritten Rules of AI-Generated Code & Prose

Code & Prose • 2 HN points • 19 Aug 24
🕹 Technology Creative Process Software Development AI Ethics Human-AI Interaction
  1. Using AI for brainstorming and research is fine, but just copying AI text isn't right. It's important to create your own original work.
  2. In coding, using AI to help write code is accepted because it's seen as a tool for solving problems. Many startups even use AI to write a big chunk of their code.
  3. People still look down on using AI for creative writing because it feels less personal. Original human writing has a unique touch that AI cannot replicate.

And now Holden's Substack

Science Forever • 99 implied HN points • 10 Dec 22
🕹 Technology Science Communication Social media
  1. Holden Thorp is building up accounts on alternative platforms to Twitter like Mastodon and Post
  2. He is the Editor-in-Chief of _Science_ and will use his Substack for various interests beyond science like jazz, theater, and sports
  3. Subscribe to Holden's Substack if you enjoy his Tweets for more amusing musings and personal anecdotes

The 1000 Skills Movement

Day One • 658 implied HN points • 15 Sep 20
💼 Business Remote work Personal Growth Online business Networking Career development
  1. In the current environment, internet-based businesses like e-commerce and social media have thrived, highlighting the importance of having skills in these areas.
  2. Building relationships and showcasing expertise can help secure jobs even when they are not openly advertised.
  3. Success is not just about learning and studying, but also about being in an environment where the desired behavior is encouraged, like surrounding oneself with growth-oriented individuals online.

CPython Dynamic Dispatch Internals: What Happens When You do a + b?

Confessions of a Code Addict • 293 HN points • 06 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Python Programming
  1. Each type in Python implements functions for the operators it supports and populates a function pointer table in its header.
  2. The CPython Virtual Machine calls a function in the abstract object interface based on the operator being executed.
  3. The abstract object interface performs function pointer table lookup in the object headers to call the right function for dynamic dispatch.

A short philosophical history

Philosophy bear • 114 implied HN points • 15 Nov 24
📖 Philosophy History Ethics Metaphysics Narrative Transhumanism Altruism
  1. Morality has evolved over time, influenced by intelligence, language, and culture. It can be seen as both a helpful adaptation and something that just happens without benefit, like men's nipples.
  2. The main conflict in history is between human morality and natural selection. Sometimes they work together, but other times they clash, shaping our progress as a species.
  3. We may have the chance to take control of our future and overcome natural selection through technology and ethics. Once we do this, our moral values could become the guiding force for society.

Nobody's gonna break my stride

Splattern • 59 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
💼 Business Career development Technology Industry Corporate culture Work ethic
  1. Being recognized for your hard work can feel really good and help ease any worries about your value to a team. It's nice to know that others appreciate your efforts.
  2. Finding your own pace at work is important for success. Working hard and improving your speed can make a big difference in how you are viewed by others.
  3. Taking a break to explore new adventures can be beneficial. Remembering the hard work you put in can help you stay motivated for future opportunities.