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Re:Fraud, so much fraud on Friday September 27, 2024 @02:17PM (#41673905)
If people can get away with it, they will do it. Rules and punishments for breaking them exist for a reason.
Re:A Simpler Alternative to Neural Nets on Sunday May 12, 2024 @02:37PM (#40336477)
Yeah, people like to see cool things, can't blame them.
Re:A Simpler Alternative to Neural Nets on Sunday May 12, 2024 @02:37PM (#40336474)
I made the direct comparison to neural nets as it uses a very similar method to them (i.e. using weights as parameters and minimizing a cost function via gradient descent) but is simpler (gets rid of layers, neurons, activation functions, etc).

I never stated "AGI means solving polynomials". Based on how far LLMs have come, function approximation seems to play a role in it.

You can use it after you do the climb to see if there is a more optimal solution.
Re:Show HN: I Invented a New Machine Learning Algorithm on Sunday February 04, 2024 @01:16PM (#39252773)
Tail recursion is when the recursive call is last in a function; this algorithm uses breadth-first search to simultaneously 1. search the space of inputs and outputs 2. find the smallest set out of outputs to reach a reward. Again, tail recursion is completely irrelevant.
Re:Show HN: I Invented a New Machine Learning Algorithm on Sunday February 04, 2024 @08:16AM (#39249946)
Seeing how you think "tail recursion " is relevant when it isn't, it's more likely that you don't actually understand the algorithm.
Re:Show HN: I Invented a New Machine Learning Algorithm on Sunday February 04, 2024 @08:12AM (#39249921)
Tail recursion is completely irrelevant to this algorithm.
Re:GPT-Prompt-Engineer on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @02:25PM (#36685209)
Are we really going down this path of prompt-prompt-engineering?
Set your goal correctly. Your goal isn't to be flawless, it's to produce optimal output. I think looking at criticism through that lens will help.
I overcame a weak sense of self by learning to draw boundaries. I can't stress how important this is. When you have weak boundaries, you let others control your life. Learn to draw clear boundaries that must never be crossed. I recommend googling the problem.
Re:C++ vs. Rust Build Times on Saturday January 07, 2023 @07:46AM (#34287555)
Rust's only selling point is the way it tries to solve memory errors, but it's based on a style of memory management that is inferior. There are other styles that prevent such errors from occurring in the first place.
Re:Ask HN: What are some of the best podcasts for developers? on Sunday December 11, 2022 @05:40PM (#33948380)
OP wanted to know why his podcast was failing and I told him. I'm not obligated to provide a solution.
Re:Ask HN: What are some of the best podcasts for developers? on Sunday December 11, 2022 @02:07PM (#33946322)
Bro you sound like a robot. Absolutely zero charisma. There are plenty of other podcasts out there with more entertaining personalities with the same content.
Re:Bye, Twitter on Saturday November 26, 2022 @10:06PM (#33759801)
This is the least informative, most narcissistic article I've ever read
Re:Jean-Marie Straub has died on Thursday November 24, 2022 @11:22PM (#33739140)
The vast majority of us are English speakers.
Re:Getting Out of a Rut on Saturday October 22, 2022 @01:34PM (#33300282)
You're not being challenged in a meaningful way. Find a more challenging job.
He's asking why you prefer WFH and you didn't answer him.
Re:Tell HN: Beware 'Ungrowth' in Your Job on Wednesday October 19, 2022 @10:48AM (#33263026)
Typical worst case scenario thinking that prevents you from even trying.
Re:Tell HN: Beware 'Ungrowth' in Your Job on Tuesday October 18, 2022 @01:08PM (#33250635)
Your job should be your identity. You do it 8 hours a day. Your growth is extremely important. Ideally your job aligns with your values. If you haven't found this job yet you should keep searching. Do not complicate this with "economic arrangements" - you're just afraid.
Re:Thirteen Dead and 21 wounded in Russia school shooting on Monday September 26, 2022 @11:57AM (#32984753)
This isn't about computers
> shipped an indie game that was an expression of myself

I've been trying to find games that are personal to the developer (I'm actually trying to make one now). What's the name of your game?

Re:The Lobster Programming Language on Wednesday April 03, 2019 @07:55PM (#19568235)
#include causes the preprocessor to replace it with the specified file. Why is that bad?
Re:A bootable CD image with a retro game in a single tweet on Wednesday August 01, 2018 @12:11AM (#17659590)
> And that difference only exists to support the single player vs multiplayer dynamic

Maybe the single player vs multiplayer difference only exists to support the different tail mechanics.