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Transgenderism: The Voice of Modern Decadence

Based Meditations • 19 implied HN points • 29 Aug 23
📖 Philosophy Identity Compassion Truth Belief systems Ethics
  1. Some groups distort scientific research to push ideological agendas, affecting societal views and decisions.
  2. Encouraging children to make life-altering decisions without proper guidance and support can have negative consequences.
  3. True progress involves personal excellence, spiritual wellness, and standing up for beliefs, rather than blindly following societal trends.
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Engineering Leadership Principles

Software Engineering by Hugo Dias • 19 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Engineering Leadership Management Product Delivery
  1. High-performing teams have clear purpose, small size, stable structure, and autonomy for improvement.
  2. Ensuring project completion, minimizing waiting times, and shipping regularly are key to effective project delivery.
  3. Product success relies on setting clear goals, measuring progress, iterating frequently, and valuing team ideas in feature development.

The Internet Is Still Wide Open

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Decentralization Social media Communication Innovation Internet
  1. The internet is still a very creative place with vast open spaces for new and innovative ideas to flourish.
  2. Communication technologies, like the internet, have evolved over time, but the essence of sharing ideas and innovation remains constant.
  3. Despite the presence of Tech Giants and walled gardens, the internet continues to be a wild, untamed space where diverse cultures and societies interact and create.

Investing for Alpha or Beta?

Equal Ventures • 19 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
💰 Finance Investing Venture Capital Market Dynamics Risk management
  1. Venture capital industry can exhibit herd behavior and be consensus-driven, deviating from contrarian thinking.
  2. Investors chasing beta during market peaks can lead to significant losses when the market corrects, highlighting the importance of sound investment strategies.
  3. Sticking to core investment sectors, avoiding chasing trends, and focusing on long-term conviction can lead to sustainable returns independent of market cycles.

Really, really good blog posts on building, scaling, and financing startups

The Down Round • 19 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
💼 Business Startups Funding SaaS Economics Management
  1. Having a core group of users who love your product is crucial for startup success and growth.
  2. Carefully consider how much funding your startup actually needs, as too little or too much can have negative consequences.
  3. Not all revenue is the same in a business, focus on creating high-value revenue streams for success.

Not all business jargon is garbage

inexactscience • 19 implied HN points • 18 Aug 23
💼 Business Communication Professionalism
  1. Not all business jargon is bad; some terms help make communication clearer and more efficient. Words like 'stakeholder' and 'root cause' can save time and clarify meaning.
  2. Jargon can sometimes sound fancy but might make conversations less clear. It’s important to use it wisely without overdoing it.
  3. Using concise business language can help in discussions, but it's essential to keep it simple and not get lost in complex phrases.

Coming soon

VS Blog • 19 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. The post is about an upcoming VS Blog by Vasili Shynkarenka.
  2. The blog can be accessed at vslog.substack.com.
  3. There are options to share the post through various platforms like Facebook and Email.

Series A activity: Week of August 28, 2023

Magid and Co • 19 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
💼 Business Venture Capital
  1. A program called Shortcut Labs has been launched to help companies raise Series A funding easier by focusing on building repeatable growth for exceptional companies.
  2. The post shares data on Series A deals worldwide (excluding China) where the amount raised is over $5M and the company is not focused on therapeutics.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to Magid and Co for more updates on Series A activity and to support the work.

web3wallet v1.0

sonsofcrypto • 19 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
🔮 Crypto Decentralization Cryptocurrency Blockchain Web3
  1. Web3 is often reliant on proprietary web2 APIs, compromising decentralization.
  2. Web3 wallets should aim to connect to the blockchain directly for data, avoiding centralized services.
  3. To enhance mass adoption, web3 products need to be user-friendly, mobile-compatible, and focus on decentralization.

E4: The AI Moment w/ Amjad Masad, Flo Crivello, Antonio Gracia Martinez and Dan Romero

The Cognitive Revolution • 19 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Revolution AI Future of work OpenAI Podcasts
  1. AI is rapidly advancing in various areas like text generation and language models, shaping our future.
  2. AI could revolutionize the job market with increased freelancing, entrepreneurship, and individual leverage.
  3. There are differing opinions on the implications and future of AI, from transformative impacts to skepticism about its actual productiveness.

Short Thoughts on Authenticity

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23
📖 Philosophy Etymology Imagination Truth Responsibility Authenticity
  1. Authenticity is about being genuine and true to oneself; it carries a sense of uniqueness and originality.
  2. The term "authentic" is often intertwined with trustworthiness; it implies that what is seen is what truly exists, fostering confidence.
  3. Being authentic involves taking ownership of one's actions and appearances, which can feel vulnerable but ultimately leads to living truthfully and embracing one's uniqueness.

Announcing Odyssey Energy Solutions' Series A

Equal Ventures • 19 implied HN points • 19 May 23
💼 Business Clean Energy Investment Startups Emerging Markets Technology
  1. The clean energy transition is expected to rapidly grow in emerging markets, with renewables meeting the majority of new power demand.
  2. Odyssey Energy Solutions offers a platform that streamlines the development, financing, and operation of clean energy projects in emerging markets.
  3. Despite early struggles, Odyssey Energy Solutions successfully secured a Series A funding of $14.5M to expand its offerings and reach into new markets.

The Repugnant Conclusion Sounds Rather Nice

The Grey Matter • 19 implied HN points • 17 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Population Conclusion Ethics Welfare
  1. The Repugnant Conclusion in population ethics presents a scenario where a larger population with slightly lower welfare can be deemed better than a smaller population with very high welfare.
  2. The comparison between different universes demonstrates how the preference shifts from smaller perfect welfare populations to larger populations with slightly lower welfare, leading to a continuously increasing total happiness.
  3. Ultimately, in exploring extreme scenarios, the Repugnant Conclusion challenges our perception with mind-boggling numbers and presents a world where an astronomical number of people would find joy in their existence, highlighting the complexity of ethical dilemmas.

Navigating my career

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 20 Aug 23
💼 Business Career development Corporate culture Skill Building Mentorship Job Market
  1. Mastering software engineering is the current focus, and the job at Amazon offers valuable learning opportunities.
  2. Staying with a supportive team helps with mentorship and collaboration, which are important for future career goals.
  3. Freelancing could be an option for faster learning, but there are concerns about leaving a good team and its benefits.

a dream with my grandparents

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 19 Aug 23
📖 Philosophy Family Values Dreams Mortality Existentialism
  1. Our loved ones can have a strong influence on our choices, even in dreams. They might push us to reflect on how we spend our time and what really matters.
  2. Wanting things doesn't always lead to happiness. Sometimes it's better to let go of desires and find freedom in accepting life as it is.
  3. We need to think for ourselves and listen closely to others to find our truth. Balancing the old support from family with new independence is a complex journey.

SRE Evangelist

software + caffeine = blog • 19 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Training Engineering Communication Reliability Developers
  1. The role of a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) can vary greatly depending on the company, from Ops+ to Developer+ to 24x7 on-call incident responder.
  2. Successful SREs must be great evangelists, able to communicate effectively and passionately about reliability.
  3. SREs need to be force multipliers within their teams, encouraging a culture of reliability and making sure the value of reliability is understood and embraced.

Miners are Profiting Without Mining

Miner Weekly • 19 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
💰 Finance Regulation Corporate Infrastructure Hardware Mining
  1. Mining companies are finding ways to profit without traditional mining, utilizing strategies like energy sales and renting out hashpower.
  2. Charts comparing bitcoin production and realized hashrate of mining companies show a difference due to flexible use of proprietary hashrate for various purposes.
  3. The evolving use of proprietary hashrate by mining companies highlights their adaptability to changing conditions in the industry.

My Notes on Using the ListenableBuilder Widget

Widget Tricks • 19 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🕹 Technology Mobile Development Programming
  1. ListenableBuilder is available in Flutter 3.10 and is used to update specific widgets without rebuilding the entire UI.
  2. ListenableBuilder is useful for objects like TextEditingController, AnimationController, ScrollController, TabController, etc., to enable specific updates based on listener state changes.
  3. ListenableBuilder can be used with any Listenable object, providing a more flexible and convenient way to update UI elements.

Stop thinking and go to market

Nate is Learning • 19 implied HN points • 14 Jun 23
💼 Business Decision-making Market Analysis Entrepreneurship Sales Product Development
  1. When testing new markets, go straight to market with your offer instead of wasting time on research.
  2. Going to market quickly gives you real-time feedback, helps you make money, and uncovers the truth about product-market fit.
  3. By engaging real buyers, you will shorten your learning curve, spend less money, and make sales in the process.