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Re:TrueCrypt suggesting migration to BitLocker? on Wednesday May 28, 2014 @04:21PM (#7812589)
Even if this is not real, it reduces my trust in the TrueCrypt team (since they were able to get hacked).
Re:Fitness Crazed on Sunday May 25, 2014 @04:08PM (#7797395)
I'm much happier since I've stopped lifting. I did Starting Strength until I could squat 1.5x my body weight, but I never enjoyed going to the gym, and realized I didn't really care much for the muscle I put on. If anything, it was annoying having such big thighs. I haven't been to the gym for a couple of years now and couldn't be happier. I do quite a bit of cardio (competitive table tennis), and that's it.
Re:If You're Unhappy, Consider Tech on Sunday January 26, 2014 @09:39PM (#7128386)
Do you mind elaborating on some of the moment to moment differences? Sounds interesting...
Re:Magnus Carlsen is World Chess Champion on Friday November 22, 2013 @01:30PM (#6782694)
Books.
Re:Ask HN: Where can I find a software job that helps society? on Tuesday November 12, 2013 @03:59PM (#6721023)
So I take it you're aware of the concept of buying good feelings, and true positive impact separately? http://lesswrong.com/lw/6z/purchase_fuzzies_and_utilons_sepa...
Re:Sleep Flushes Toxins from the Brain on Friday October 18, 2013 @07:09PM (#6574556)
How can you enjoy something you're not conscious of? What you likely enjoy is the 5-30 minutes as you're falling asleep, and the 5-60 minutes as you're waking up.

If we could get the actual sleeping time to 1 minute, but keep the rest the same, surely that would be strictly better in terms of human utility.

Re:FBI raids alleged online drug market Silk Road, arrests owner on Wednesday October 02, 2013 @12:19PM (#6483391)
Why did you include in the fact that he's a libertarian? Libertarians are not against the use of force (unless it's through the state).