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It strikes me that every time I view a mugshot, I feel a pang of mild disdain and secondhand shame. In those moments, I can only abstractly reason that the subjects might very well…

In what sense could this be “general purpose”? The blog talks about some specific parallel algorithms, but do you guys think something like this could or should replace consumer CP…

Wow, this looks cool! How is use_state() implemented?

Is there a specific example you are referring to re: “ People moments after surviving imminent death will jockey for positions of influence with their saviors”?

What are the two pieces you reference?

"Only 10 percent of California's 7 million plus homeowners have earthquake insurance – and the number has dropped by more than half since the deadly quake" (2014) You can get an es…

I felt this (near Caltech, Pasadena). I spent the entire duration trying to figure out what was shaking my desk. I hope this doesn't trigger anything larger. Does anybody know if t…

Well, procrastination can be pretty irrational, especially when combined with strong emotions.

This seems like a unique perspective to me. Can you elaborate on those experiences you found most valuable?

Also- 'reader view' on Firefox.

How did you do that?

I don't get it, can you explain?

I think you meant to reply to ska's comment: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20206480

It surprised me to read that they had been informed by John Oliver, because I have always assumed that Oliver's reach would be rather insular because of both its content and nature…

Very cool! For some reason, 2003 is loading blank for me.