The hottest Substack posts of Rahul’s Newsletter

And their main takeaways
19 implied HN points 07 Jan 24
  1. Built a DIY photo frame using Raspberry Pi and a portable monitor for better image control.
  2. Software setup is not easy for beginners, but allows for customizing photo display and adding features like clock and metadata.
  3. Advantages include control over displayed images, support for multiple galleries, and advanced features for automation.
39 implied HN points 16 Oct 23
  1. Experimenting with using a basic phone instead of a smartphone to reduce screen time and regain focus.
  2. Comparison of features and trade-offs between an iPhone and a basic Nokia phone for different user needs.
  3. Challenges and benefits of transitioning to a basic phone, like missing out on certain apps but gaining better focus and less distraction.
39 implied HN points 26 Mar 23
  1. India's economy is growing and becoming more diversified, with improvements in various sectors like services, manufacturing, agriculture, and IT.
  2. India's potential for growth is high due to favorable demographics, but investments in people, education, and private enterprises are crucial.
  3. Political discourse in India has become divisive and there are concerns about fragile democracy, excessive control on media, and the rise of religious tensions.
39 implied HN points 26 Mar 23
  1. The AI breakthrough at the Microsoft event was groundbreaking and showcased a new era of tools.
  2. The use of advanced AI tools will have a significant impact on society, becoming the new normal for younger generations.
  3. While embracing new technology is important, there is concern about the potential automation of complex skills and the limitations it may place on human agency.
19 implied HN points 04 Sep 23
  1. America's skilled immigration crisis is closing the door on top talent, leading to long-term repercussions.
  2. Current green card backlog for Indian workers has reached over 1.8 million cases, with wait times exceeding 100 years.
  3. America needs to address its immigration system to maintain its global leadership and technological dominance by streamlining the process for skilled immigrants.
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0 implied HN points 16 May 23
  1. Domain Driven Design focuses on modeling software based on business requirements
  2. Businesses face complexity in software engineering that requires collaboration and a shared understanding
  3. Strategic design in DDD involves discovering domains, designing bounded contexts, and implementing communication patterns
0 implied HN points 10 Jul 23
  1. Lal Bahadur Shastri continued Nehru's policies and urged people to give up a meal to save resources during food shortage.
  2. Indira Gandhi relied on an inner circle of bureaucrats, pivoted to socialist and nationalist ideologies, and played a key role in the independence of Bangladesh.
  3. India faced major challenges including the 1991 economic crisis, nuclear tests, and conflicts with Pakistan, leading to reforms and progress.