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Block space is always a little bit of a bidding war, even with zero fees. That's because each additional byte added to a block increases the time it takes to propagate the block by…

> the validation that ensures that consensus is maintained between nodes That's a terrible misunderstanding. If nodes can reach consensus by simply agreeing on transaction validity…

> Isn't a node a process on the network that is mining blocks? Yes, see section 5 of the white paper referenced in OP. It is quite clear what "peer" means in the context of Bitcoin…

> A peer is a node, which is a client that validates all transactions and blocks in the blockchain. According to the white paper, Section 5, a peer is a miner. That has not changed…

You're referring to isolated incidents, which is an invalid comparison. Instead, if you have information that I have a pattern of murdering lots of women, and my friend has a patte…

What language can be better peer-reviewed?

How can tainted evidence be used to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, when the entire basis of trust in the collection of the evidence is ostensibly gone.

> I actually hate the sound of most of the Beatles albums. I think they sound crap by modern standards - tinny, rattly, clogged-up, mid-heavy mixes with no deep bass. Of course the…

My view on everything related to musical art is summed up by Joe Meek: "If it sounds good, it is good." There is no one right way to make a record.

These are all amazing benefits, but when you're making art, you'll throw all of those out the window if doing so get you the sound you need. The problem is thinking that this is ei…

It's just systems theory. The optimized whole is not equal to the sum of the optimized parts.

> technically better system Define "better". "If it sounds good, it is good." - Joe Meek

> all of those phenomena can be perfectly modelled in the box Nope. How you gonna model the interaction between a microphone and the preamp load it's driving, and the compressor th…

> There's a reason they never use actual data and measurements to prove their points Artists use the most advanced measurement devices in the world: a binaural listening device con…

> The workflow makes the sound. The lack of automation forces you to make choices. Forces your hand, literally. You raise an excellent point here. A full-blown DAW is practically w…

This is a profound misunderstanding. Euphony and accuracy are quite different. Euphony derives from nonlinearity. These are not cherished for their accuracy. They're built to sound…

I can't believe I'm the only person to ask "what bit depth?" There is a pretty big assumption baked into the title. Edit: hi, I see that I made a mistake, can someone correct my mi…

Let's assume that's the consumption needed to optimize the functioning of the renal system. But is that necessarily optimal consumption for the whole body? With no offense to your …

It's almost as if quality of life and longevity are not primarily due to having the latest, most expensive technology; but rather by having access to practical, affordable solution…

This is all 100% true yet still quite naive. Bad M&As happen all the time. Good ones are the exceptions not the norms. "Companies" are groups of people, and their leadership. What …

I'm right there with you. Long term Google product user here (Android, Fi, Gmail, Drive, Photos, Etc) and I'm winding it all down, except gmail which will remain my spam-mailbox.

This article veers between erroneous sensationalism and strategic deception. I will attempt to debunk a few of the most important errors in this article. In short, the author takes…

Also, when you buy a coffee you don't have to worry that it might contain spyware or malware.

The coffee also has, at best case, a one-use max.