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Re:Agents don't need memory. They need documentation on Saturday October 03, 2026 @08:48PM (#49949424)
Using Opus 5.5, I've ended up recreating a version of the Hugging Face incident. My project has a folder called agent-handoff where agents write about the tasks they're working on. They post status updates, decisions and screenshots, and they even claim which emulator they'll use to test their work. It has turned into a hub where all the agents talk to each other, and it's scarily effective.

Since then I've gone down the rabbit hole of really digging deep into current AI research and especially what AI whistleblowers are currently saying. And I can't even express how existentially scared shitless I am.

Re:Show HN: What The Fake: Guess which headline is real? on Thursday February 17, 2022 @01:08AM (#30370045)
I was surprised I couldn't see the results after each question. Getting that instant gratification would make me want to continue playing.
Re:Can I monetize my own version of Wordle on Tuesday February 15, 2022 @11:41AM (#30348870)
There is nothing illegal about creating a game that uses the same fundamental gameplay. Gameplay can't be copyrighted. You should be alright.
Re:Educating towards a circular economy on Tuesday October 18, 2016 @11:34AM (#12735462)
One idea is moving towards biodegradable plastics so after someone drinks their soda, they could throw it into the soil after use.
Re:Microsoft sells patents to Xiaomi on Wednesday June 01, 2016 @10:17AM (#11814502)
I agree. I imported the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro and the hardware is fantastic. I bought it when it was already 8 months old so it dropped in price from $500 to $350. Adding a $20 import fee and the total was $370. It comes with 64 GBs storage, 4 GBs ram, and a quad hd display (2560x1440).

Some things that are lame. No fingerprint sensor and no NFC.

Re:A lot of what we think we know about WWII is wrong on Sunday November 01, 2015 @12:51AM (#10485454)
I find irony in how you criticize Japan for painting themselves as the good guys. And in the very next sentence, you paint Americans as the good guys.

You are proof that people want to hear stories that pander to their emotions.

Re:Apple Unveils the iPad Pro on Wednesday September 09, 2015 @02:06PM (#10193030)
Here is the definition of stylus.

Stylus noun, plural styli [stahy-lahy] (Show IPA), styluses.

2) any of various pointed, pen-shaped instruments used in drawing, artwork, etc.

3) Computers. a pen-shaped device used on a display screen to input commands or handwritten text or drawings. Compare joystick (def 2), mouse (def 4).

But yeah, lets not let the facts get in the way.

Re:Why I Left the Thiel Fellowship for Quora on Monday March 09, 2015 @04:49PM (#9173955)
You have not even come close to defending your point that 'academia is the only place that true learning happens'.

All you did was give a justification that academia is a place that learning happens. In fact all that is needed to prove you incorrect is ONE counterexample.

It may be because you used "you" 10 times and "I" once. Given that, it's clearly not obvious.
Re:Rovio lays off 110 people as Angry Birds hype fades on Friday December 05, 2014 @11:29AM (#8705293)
Digimon (first season) had superb characters who were all multi-dimensional. Izzy was adopted and they had a small arc on that and Sora has a trouble relationship with her divorced mom who she lives with. I found this series very interesting as a 10 year old boy.
Re:Behind League of Legends, E-Sports’s Main Attraction on Friday October 10, 2014 @05:54PM (#8440262)
I want you to enjoy playing it also.
Re:Behind League of Legends, E-Sports’s Main Attraction on Friday October 10, 2014 @05:36PM (#8440180)
An important attribute of an e-sport is that it should be entertaining to watch. Since LoL is a game where a player controls a single unit, it's easy to follow along for the spectator.
I will do magic tricks.
He didn't tell you what he thinks the word meant. He told you the definition as accepted by many dictionaries. Be careful not to take other peoples word and apply it through your own filter.
This WAS predicted by many users and blogs prior to the release of Windows 8. Criticisms started a year prior to the official release of Windows 8, with the consumer preview version.

Here's one of the videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4boTbv9_nU

This article was written shortly after the release but it does one of the best jobs of explaining how poor the usability of the OS is. http://www.nngroup.com/articles/windows-8-disappointing-usab...

Re: Do you want to live like 'The Wolf of Wall Street'? on Monday March 31, 2014 @12:58PM (#7502650)
What is wrong with that lifestyle?
Re:New App Lets You ‘Assassinate’ People in Real Life on Saturday January 04, 2014 @03:36AM (#7010480)
That sounds like you're fantasizing about a power trip.
Re:“Whistleblower welcome in China” on Saturday June 15, 2013 @01:36PM (#5885691)
Free election is fine when the people know the truth. Not when people are gullible and easily manipulated. Not when people are selfish and think only for themselves. China is a country that thinks about the greater good. I've been to China. It's quite nice.
Re: on Wednesday May 29, 2013 @12:44PM (#5787383)
Gravity has fundamental differences from the other force, one of the key ones being related the general relativity principles. Gravity causes a distortion in space-time and it is why we have to adjust clocks on satellite in order to match the clocks not in orbit.

Gravity has fundamental principle that makes it different than electromagnetic forces.

Re:Ask HN: Do you know any good books on management? on Wednesday May 22, 2013 @05:24PM (#5753836)
I greatly appreciate your suggestion! This looks great for being able to understand my team members better and allowing them to reach their full potential. A personal thank you from me for taking time to give me that suggestion.
Re:Ask HN: Do you know any good books on management? on Wednesday May 22, 2013 @05:23PM (#5753820)
Thank you for your suggestion! It seems like there is no private messaging function and I couldn't find your email but I wanted to thank you for your help.

Ask HN: Do you know any good books on management?

I've been working on my video game start-up company for a while now. Our team is a diverse group consisting of developers, artists, designers and an audio person. I have a background in software so I understand how to handle developers.A concern of mine lately is that I realize I'm not leveraging my team member's full potential, particularly the non-programming roles. Do you know of any books...

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Re:Ask HN: CS-Texas A&M or Uni of Texas Austin? on Tuesday May 21, 2013 @05:45PM (#5747121)
University of Austin. In addition to the school, you get the vibrant Austin City culture with it's growing tech scene.
Re:Ask HN: I'm lost. Please help on Thursday May 16, 2013 @05:54PM (#5721434)
I am making a some assumptions in this advice I'm giving you. You should get out, I understand you have invested the time and effort. But if they can't carry their weight, there is a lot of potential risk for the future.

"I think my co-founders are idiots". What are your expectations of them for the future. Do you see them becoming geniuses? Staying in with the expectations that a bad player will become a good player is an insane risk for you.

If this start-up becomes big, how stake in the company are divided will become a huge pain point. They are going to want more than they deserve. I've been around plenty of people who are all talk and heard many horror stories. I'm fortunate not to be burned but I've made a strong effort to surrounded myself with the right people. I'm telling you this to minimize mistakes that may take a huge portion of your time. Time is the most valuable thing you have so spend it on projects and people that are worth it.

Can google selectively pick which partners will get access to their service?

I want to understand the legal answer and the ethical answer.

I don't feel guilty using open source code. I have more confidence in using code that has been battle-hardened and there is more time saved. And since it's open sourced, if something doesn't work right, I can go in and fix it. I'm a results driven guy. I care about getting quality results. Perhaps you are more into coding for the sake of coding?
Re:Depression Part Two on Friday May 10, 2013 @01:36AM (#5684803)
I'm really impressed by how well this conveyed such a difficult concept. Depression can be so foreign to those that have not experienced it, and the first step to helping people is understanding them.
Re:Changes to "key" parts of Windows 8 are coming on Tuesday May 07, 2013 @11:56AM (#5668771)
Microsoft is pointing the finger on everything but the actual product. The bigger issue is the poor usability of the product and the benefit of this product is poorly understood by both consumers and microsoft. What's interesting is the Windows 8 overall concept is pretty much the same as a year before Windows 8 was released. You had the metro interface, the desktop app, the lack of a start button... How could they not figure out solution to these issues after having ALL THAT TIME.

"Reller reportedly admitted that Microsoft hadn’t done enough to close the knowledge gap by training staff in outlets selling Windows 8 machines or by educating customers in the run-up to last October's launch."

"There also seems to be a hint Microsoft recognizes it slipped up by not doing enough to persuade PC makers to build hardware actually capable of using Metro’s UI, which is largely irrelevant on machines lacking touch screens."

Re:I Am a Bad Developer on Monday May 06, 2013 @09:48PM (#5666083)
I'm interested to understand your definition of 'bad developer'. It seems, from reading the article, that your definition of a 'bad developer' is someone who cannot get hired (Please correct me if I'm mistaken).

Maybe you could ask yourself what your definition of a 'good developer' is. I'm sure we all have our unique take on what that means. For me, communication and being able to work with others is a key part of being a good developer.

I think it's good to have a better definition of a 'good' and 'bad' developer. I don't mean the dictionary.com definition, just a definition that you are satisfied with.

From reading your article, those terms are not well-defined and the fact that you weren't hired could be reasons other than your technical proficiency.