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Comment #14047299
I think he glossed over that type of business because it's not a startup. It is a perfectly reasonable style for many who wish to start a new business, but the course is focused on…
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Comment #12614323
This reply is very late and you may not see it, but I wanted to express my thoughts. I appreciate the way Sam presents his thoughts (questions, answers, or otherwise). They're both…
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Comment #12593496
The part about risk resonated so much with me. I feel exactly the same way as Sam now, but it's taken many years and experiences to arrive at that mindset. I wonder if I would've t…
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Comment #12551965
While reading one of Richard Feynman's books, one of many curiosities he wrote about sent my mind racing. He and some acquaintances were trying to accurately count to 1 minute in t…
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Ask HN: What behavioral biometric can be reliable for both auth. and anonymity?
Handwriting and gait are unique to each person, but seem difficult to naturally and consistently fake (hiding one's true biometric) if one did not want his/her identity revealed. T…
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Comment #10466203
Thank you for this. I didn't quite make it into the top 10, but it was a lot of fun. I really like what you guys are doing. I began learning to code by writing bots for games so yo…
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Comment #10349214
In the article, he suggests finding Michelangelos. I imagine there are many who are clearly the right type, but many more non-obvious Michelangelos. Do you have (or intend to disco…
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Comment #9867187
In the 24th Upvoted by Reddit podcast, Steve and Alexis talked about all the great content and communities hiding within Reddit that go undiscovered. I'm excited to see how they'll…
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Comment #9694365
Some lessons include a "Tips and notes" section below the lesson segments. It's often positioned below the fold, and there aren't many indicators that there is more content if the …
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Comment #9428837
Thank you for offering your perspective, and it's awesome of you that you're donating to patients. I actually found the article refreshing and hope-inspiring. I think there's a con…
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Comment #9410177
Thank you for your thorough response. I agree that only after sufficient research (not only about the person, but about the subject of focus as well) does one get a good idea of wh…
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Comment #9403975
Thanks for mentioning your post. I really enjoyed it. I have a couple questions that, to my understanding, weren't covered in your blogpost, and I'd like to learn your opinion. I'm…
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Comment #9264664
I really like their concept, and believe this is the direction non-free education should move toward (satisfying the goals of both the provider and most students). I hope that they…
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Comment #9238877
I understand your aversion to ads. When I tried affiliate marketing, it made me sick just learning of the products shady companies were trying to trick consumers with. I quickly mo…
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Comment #9227228
The sentence, "The truth is this: I think Noa is raising us as much as we are raising her." and the paragraph it heads really resonated with me as a parent of a young child. Upon s…
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Ask HN: Where in Ireland or the UK should someone visit that most tourists miss?
My mother will be traveling there this June for three weeks. This will probably be her last vacation, and I really hope she loves it. She's always wanted to visit Ireland and the U…
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Comment #9179227
Many on HN, including myself, are very excited about Starfighter. However, many HN readers are probably already employed or can easily find employment if they desire. You guys and …
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Comment #9176256
>>At this point, my biggest fear is that I might not have the technical chops to complete the challenges. I fully expect that I don't have the technical chops right now to complete…
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Ask HN: Should I prioritize learning algorithms and data structures?
I intend to eventually formally learn CS algorithms and data structures. So far, I haven't run into a situation where not knowing them has catastrophically hindered the viability o…
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Comment #9148881
Have you noticed any specific traits founders who face increased skepticism have that aren't apparent in other founders?
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