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A Former Tesla Staffer Became an Internet Millionaire in His Spare Time

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Re: A Former Tesla Staffer Became an Internet Millionaire in His Spare Time

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Post by kchr »

jlgaddis wrote: post #88
sorenjan wrote: post #23

Why are we singing his praises here? He sells a hangover drink, and in order to not have to get FDA approval he calls it a dietary supplement. Chances are this does not work at all, and he's selling something with false promises and no regulation. Are we praising snake oil salesmen for their businesses acumen now? The Tesla connection seems like nothing more than click bait since it's not related, except maybe gave h…

> Why are we singing his praises here? It seems that on HN -- and in the startup culture, in general -- this is considered a "hack" and is something to be proud of. Kinda like how Uber skirting around those pesky laws and lawmakers was seen as clever and inspirational.

It's disgusting, really.

Re: A Former Tesla Staffer Became an Internet Millionaire in His Spare Time

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Post by kchr »

komali2 wrote: post #99
anon808 wrote: post #95

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Sounds more like I'm challenging your values . . . how can you not blame agents (people) for acting to further something you don't like? Those people have a choice, and they're choosing to further something you don't like, how is it not logical to blame the people for making that choice? What you're saying is what's usually said about animals, "don't blame the bear for eating you if it's hungry and you're there". Onl…

I'm taking a population-wide perspective. It is unrealistic for me to individually scold every person that runs against my values. Therefore, it is a waste of energy to do so for even one. Instead, I should spend energy focusing on the systems that allowed the behavior at all.

Personally, I find the idea of changing how people act on an individual level way more progressive than to change the system first, and then make people adapt. Changing your behavior have an instant effect on the society - for better or for worse - compared to waiting for someone else to do it for you.

Re: A Former Tesla Staffer Became an Internet Millionaire in His Spare Time

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Post by vram22 »

DanHulton wrote: post #93
elvirs wrote: post #82

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as a regular drunk and consumer of large quantities of water when drunk and when sober I have to admit Gatorade is so much more effective in preventing hangover headache compared to water, I couldn't believe it myself

I can't remember where I read this, but if you're prone to dehydration headaches (which is what a hangover headache typically is), don't drink water, or at least not just water. Instead, mix a pinch of sugar and a pinch of salt into a quarter-glass of water. Mix well, drink. You'll rehydrate far better and faster with this than with just water. This is probably why Gatorade works so much better than just water, but t…

>if you're prone to dehydration headaches

Why does dehydration give a person a headache?

Re: A Former Tesla Staffer Became an Internet Millionaire in His Spare Time

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Post by dplgk »

vram22 wrote: post #104
DanHulton wrote: post #93

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I can't remember where I read this, but if you're prone to dehydration headaches (which is what a hangover headache typically is), don't drink water, or at least not just water. Instead, mix a pinch of sugar and a pinch of salt into a quarter-glass of water. Mix well, drink. You'll rehydrate far better and faster with this than with just water. This is probably why Gatorade works so much better than just water, but t…

>if you're prone to dehydration headaches Why does dehydration give a person a headache?

I heard that when organs lose water they shrink and your spinal cord pulls on your brain. However, then I'd think the back of your head would hurt more than the front.

Re: A Former Tesla Staffer Became an Internet Millionaire in His Spare Time

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Post by vram22 »

dplgk wrote: post #105
vram22 wrote: post #104

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>if you're prone to dehydration headaches Why does dehydration give a person a headache?

I heard that when organs lose water they shrink and your spinal cord pulls on your brain. However, then I'd think the back of your head would hurt more than the front.

Why can't the brain pull back to make things even? I'd think the brain should be smarter than the spinal cord.

Re: A Former Tesla Staffer Became an Internet Millionaire in His Spare Time

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Post by IMTDb »

tonyhb wrote: post #100
modzu wrote: post #58

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(yes i realize i clicked the article too). but really this is on the front page? ps: the cure for hangover is breakfast

Realistically speaking the correct hangover cure is n-acetylcysteine (NAC)[0], vitamin C, thiamine [1], water, and activated carbon to absorb toxins from alcohol breakdown. NAC improves the performance of your liver enzymes, helping break down alcohol and lessening alcohol-related liver damage. Vitamin C helps replenish lost vitamins through alcohol consumption. Thiamine helps replenish vitamins necessary for energy…

Great, where can I fing a pill/drink/bar/... that contains a bit of NAC, vitC, thiamine and activated carbon that I can just consume before going to bed when I come home from the party ?

Re: A Former Tesla Staffer Became an Internet Millionaire in His Spare Time

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Post by vram22 »

dplgk wrote: post #105
vram22 wrote: post #104

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>if you're prone to dehydration headaches Why does dehydration give a person a headache?

I heard that when organs lose water they shrink and your spinal cord pulls on your brain. However, then I'd think the back of your head would hurt more than the front.

Nonsense. If you're trolling, try harder. If not, I don't believe it anyway.

Re: A Former Tesla Staffer Became an Internet Millionaire in His Spare Time

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Post by diogenescynic »

sorenjan wrote: post #23

Why are we singing his praises here? He sells a hangover drink, and in order to not have to get FDA approval he calls it a dietary supplement. Chances are this does not work at all, and he's selling something with false promises and no regulation. Are we praising snake oil salesmen for their businesses acumen now? The Tesla connection seems like nothing more than click bait since it's not related, except maybe gave h…

Honestly reminds me a lot of the Sharktank episode where the guy with SEO experience was selling magnetic healing bracelets. He was making money, but all the sharks passed on his business because as you said it was all a scam.

Re: A Former Tesla Staffer Became an Internet Millionaire in His Spare Time

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Post by elvirs »

vram22 wrote: post #104
DanHulton wrote: post #93

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I can't remember where I read this, but if you're prone to dehydration headaches (which is what a hangover headache typically is), don't drink water, or at least not just water. Instead, mix a pinch of sugar and a pinch of salt into a quarter-glass of water. Mix well, drink. You'll rehydrate far better and faster with this than with just water. This is probably why Gatorade works so much better than just water, but t…

>if you're prone to dehydration headaches Why does dehydration give a person a headache?

not sure if I remember it correctly but what happens is alcohol molecules consume water molecules in your blood and your brain does not get the usual amount of water molecules delivered to it by the blood in circulation. I think.
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