imfinn
Re:Show HN: That is true daily news inspired satiric Frog and Toad comics
on Thursday November 05, 2026 @04:37PM (#50384798)
I realized I love the humor in Frog and Toad type comics, especially when they concern some modern news story of interest. So I made a (2x) daily automated generator that searches the web for news, sifts down the stories to a handful of comic proposals, generates a few candidate images, and then picks one to show. Each comic is accompanied by the news story that inspired it. Honestly, it turned out better than I even hoped in that the comics really do capture the absurdity in this AI crazy world. Hope you enjoy!
I made a virtual pet fruit fly that Twitch chat can interact with
Re:I made a virtual pet fruit fly that Twitch chat can interact with
on Sunday October 25, 2026 @02:24PM (#50234481)
I’ve been building Pip, a virtual fruit fly living in a small 3D terrarium. Twitch viewers can leave treats, add dew, introduce toys, or sprinkle pollen that prompts Pip to groom itself.
This started as an interest in fly brains and simulated behavior. The current version uses a rule-based behavioral model: hunger, thirst, energy, and irritation influence what Pip does. It isn’t a brain emulation.
The scene runs on my Mac and streams through OBS, with the project website hosted on Vercel. Chat commands feed into the simulation, and certain moments trigger a slow-motion replay—watching a fly clean its antennae turned out to be surprisingly entertaining.
It’s still an early experiment. I’d especially appreciate ideas for interactions that give viewers something meaningful to do while letting Pip retain some autonomy.
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/flytwitcher
Project website - https://fork-the-fly.vercel.app
ProofWatch – Rumors and sources behind math and CS breakthrough claims
Re:ProofWatch – Rumors and sources behind math and CS breakthrough claims
on Sunday September 20, 2026 @06:10PM (#49780603)
I built ProofWatch after trying to piece together the discussion around the Unique Games Conjecture. It is specifically focused on rumors about results coming down the pipeline in math, cs, and engineering. The site collects papers, posts and comments, currently searching four times daily. There is an option to subscribe to a daily email with updates.
Show HN: I built a resonance-based aptitude test that simulates job shadowing
Instead of using personality quizzes or abstract assessments, I built a platform that tests career aptitude by measuring how naturally different types of professional information "stick" in your mind.The platform presents technical scenarios from various careers (complete with authentic industry language and processes), then tests retention to identify which fields resonate most strongly with...
Re:Show HN: Testing career aptitude by measuring what information 'sti...
on Monday December 23, 2024 @07:30PM (#42498699)
I also think there is utility in reading the stories alone, kind of like virtual job shadowing...
Show HN: Testing career aptitude by measuring what information 'sticks'
I built a platform that measures career aptitude through an unconventional approach: presenting technical scenarios from different professions and analyzing information retention patterns.Here's an example from the job resonance test for Forensic Science Technician (there are 100 jobs currently available):------------------------------------Natalie, Forensic Science TechnicianA crime scene...
Re:ICDStories: Unraveling Medical Mysteries Through the Lens of ICD-10...
on Saturday June 10, 2023 @11:23PM (#36277685)
Dive into the world of healthcare with ICDStories, a unique platform that brings to life the arcane ICD-10 medical coding system through intriguing and educative daily clinical vignettes. From commonplace conditions to the most peculiar occurrences, these stories not only demystify medical jargon but shed light on the vast spectrum of human health and ailment. Offering a fascinating blend of medicine, storytelling, and education, ICDStories is a must-visit resource for healthcare enthusiasts, professionals, and curious minds alike. Check it out at icdstories.substack.com!
ICDStories: Unraveling Medical Mysteries Through the Lens of ICD-10 Codes
Re:Show HN: Automating Patient Interview with GPT
on Wednesday January 25, 2023 @01:50PM (#34522492)
So cool! It's really nice to be able to say what I want and not just click on pre-generated multiple-choice answers.
Re:JavaScript Clinical Natural Language Processing Engine
on Saturday February 03, 2018 @03:14PM (#16299358)
Some friends and I wanted to experiment with whether you could do natural language processing in the client. We built a clinical NLP engine that takes text and identifies disease mentions with their associated ICD-10-CM codes. It is fast (efficient hash + no need to send off to a server) and safe since no health information is ever sent over the internet. We were happy with the result. Let us know what you think!
We believe the tool could be useful for clinical research (rapid cohort identification), medical auditing, and more.