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Re:When is it better to think without words? on Friday October 24, 2025 @10:12AM (#45694866)
I think I can relate with you. It’s unnerving for me to see how poorly written my initial natural language interpretation appears. AI reassures me it’s not also incoherent by generating code that does what I expect.
Re:When is it better to think without words? on Friday October 24, 2025 @09:55AM (#45694684)
What is your experience of thinking? Sounds like it’s a black box to you
Re:When is it better to think without words? on Friday October 24, 2025 @02:03AM (#45691322)
Sounds like you think in word blobs that only get unpacked when you talk or write. Otherwise they move through your mind bundled but understandable to you.
Re:ChatGPT Cheat Sheet on Tuesday January 24, 2023 @11:07AM (#34505391)
One day this will be as obvious as a "how to google" guide

What're the most valuable skills that can be learned within 6 months?

What hard or specialized skills are in high demand with competitive pricing that can be learned in less than 6 months? Assuming the individual has at least above average intelligence.If the topic is broad like "programming" try being more specific with subtopics like "front-end development with XYZ frameworks".

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Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (February 2021) on Tuesday February 02, 2021 @01:33PM (#26004718)
this job listing comes off too try-hard, you don't have to mention your awards
Re:Billionaires Build on Friday December 04, 2020 @06:11PM (#25309573)
He's just saying "an early sign of someone unlikely to become a billionaire is their tendency to exploit others"

Whether existing billionaires exploit is a separate point.

Re:Being Bored Is Good on Monday July 08, 2019 @03:56PM (#20386173)
This sounds like group selection
Re:Being Bored Is Good on Monday July 08, 2019 @01:42PM (#20384916)
I condone this message
Re:Ask HN: Am I just a wantrepreneur? on Sunday October 21, 2018 @05:17PM (#18270310)
Or if you fall in love with the initial idea and never iterate.
Also FameBit
Would the commission be less?
Do you offer opportunities for existing programmers who are looking to improve their skills with the goal of getting a higher programmer salary?
Hermes was our temporary name, we're going under the name WittyThumbs now.
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Re:Browser auto-fill phishing on Thursday January 05, 2017 @07:30PM (#13332835)
Also, malicious scripts can change the password input type field to a regular text field and grab it from there.
Re:Amit Singhal, an Influential Engineer at Google, Will Retire on Thursday February 04, 2016 @04:14AM (#11032806)
After watching the video, to me, it just looks like Amit is quick to be the first to react and speak up. Which makes him appear like a leader to others.
Re:Why I moved to Miami on Friday October 18, 2013 @11:19PM (#6575195)
The heat makes me lethargic
Nailed it
Re:How one man turns annoying cold calls into cash on Wednesday August 28, 2013 @04:44PM (#6292528)
Every call becomes a mini timeshare
Doesn't sound hard to steal, even if they're broadcasting themselves.
Re:Why I left Google on Saturday August 17, 2013 @11:46PM (#6231560)
It's like she made the reader experience the same confusion.
Re:AppURL: http URLs for apps, connecting apps to the web on Friday August 02, 2013 @02:21PM (#6148690)
Been waiting for this for a long time
Re:ADHD Drugs Don't Boost Kids' Grades, Studies Find on Friday July 12, 2013 @02:40AM (#6031255)
How much were you taking?
Re:How An Introvert Learned To Be A Leader on Wednesday June 12, 2013 @04:49PM (#5870637)
I don't think you read the article
Re:Interview with a Blackhat (Part 3/3) on Thursday May 23, 2013 @10:34PM (#5760959)

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