I would work on improving HaikuOS.
Ask HN: What would you spend your time working on if you didn't need money?
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#22Teaching kids computers. Old computers, not new ones. Giving them the tools they need to be really, really good hackers.
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#23Not a silly question, worth revisiting periodically.
I'd spend part of the time doing some sort of weight-lifting or low-stress cardio, part of the time working on independent B2B/B2C software ventures, and part of the time training as a musician.
Eventually I'd like to add some component of service to others there, but I haven't really felt a pull to that yet.
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#24A free, open-source, federated platform for scientific/technical collaboration & publishing.
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#25I'd ask the same question, but with a sinister twist:
What would you do if you don't worry about money AND law enforcement?
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#26I used to be a data scientist, I'm now a grad student researching personality development. There are easier ways to make a lot more money, but I feel like I'm doing the deepest possible work, given my interests and skillset.
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#27Stopping climate change, and helping homeless would be at the top of my list, and if those are not up your alley space exploration and AGI seem fun.
For bonus points, you could work on not making us poor folk feel bad for having to work a 9-5! ;)
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#28Gardening and either a small farm or animal rescue.
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#29I would have a nut tree orchard and nursery. I love gardening and being outside. If I didn't need to work to support my family I would risk starting a nursery.
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#30I’d build race cars.