Omar’s Writing

Reflections on whatever I'm thinking about that week (the web, culture, computer graphics, math etc)

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185 HN points 11 May 24
  1. In the 1980's TV show Bits and Bytes, the creators had a high expectation of what the average person could understand about computers, aiming to educate at a very basic level on computer usage.
  2. Explaining technical matters to the average person should avoid oversimplification and strive to provide useful truths, similar to how Bits and Bytes used metaphors while maintaining honesty.
  3. When explaining complex technical matters today, it is important to strike a balance between abstraction and detailed knowledge, recognizing that the average person is capable of understanding if sufficiently motivated.
59 implied HN points 02 Apr 23
  1. Presentation Night is an event where people give 5-minute talks about anything they find joy in sharing and learning
  2. The event encourages learning, sharing joy, meeting interesting people in a social setting to talk about their passions, expanding horizons even with topics one may not initially be interested in
  3. Creating a community for shared learning and growth through public and private presentation nights can be fun and enriching