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Why will application layer value props be squeezed out? And if so, where does value accrue going forward in an RL first world?

Do you have any sources to read/learn more about this phenomenon? Would be great to understand why

Where would you find clients for this? Also is there a youtube video that shows you how to extract this information from the API data?

How do you suggest getting out of the echo chamber without leaving my job? I need to continue in my current role because I don't have a big safety net, but I want to get exposure t…

How did your friends go about finding non-programmer markets? I can't leave my current role in tech because I don't have a big safety net, but I want to understand other markets an…

Companies have diversity goals? I thought that the diversity related info wasn't used in hiring, as is stated in all the job application forms

Looking forward to the day when it's easy for me to not cheat! Until then, I also find blocking websites on your hosts file (on Mac) a good solution https://masonsklut.com/how-to-b…

How do you even start doing this? I have poor self control and usually start projects/tasks right as the deadline approaches. I wish I was that productive all the time...

For someone employed in tech, does anyone have recommendations for how to improve sales skills? Assuming I can't leave my current job.

This is great insight. Do you have any recs for someone with python experience to get started with learning systems programming?

Looks like there's a bunch of OSS companies doing well now, with their business model being getting paid for a hosted version of their software. Posthog is a good example.

Next time!

Any sources for "adversarial macro environments"? In a similar boat to the poster and considering all my options

If the code is so bad, how is it generating $20M a year?

Great points. Is there a book or some other resource that covers the differences in doing business between the US and emerging markets?

Why did you not take that offer?

This is fascinating, going to pick up these books. Do you think one needs a background in formal statistics to understand them? If so, do you have any recommendations for self-lear…

Ties are back on the menu https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-mark-zuckerberg-wore-tie-...

What is a revolver?

Hello HN! I'm working on a project that I want to scale and turn into a startup. While I do that though, I continue to work as a PM at a FAANG to pay the bills. Leaving my job is n…

any examples?

What was your path going from CS -> bio? Interested in a similar path

Are there any low-hanging fruit in biology in your opinion? Or will most important problems take a while to solve?

Do you make a post looking for a job while you're still working at another company? Wouldn't this raise red flags at your existing workplace? I've been told that it's a good idea t…

Examples of textbooks you have used?