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Re:GPT-6 Astra on Friday September 04, 2026 @12:18AM (#49560486)
AI has reached the point where the limits are human.
Re:Deep-Sea Desalination Pulls Fresh Water from the Depths on Saturday August 16, 2025 @03:04AM (#44920961)
Theoretically, as water is pumped from the surface of the desalinated pipe, the resulting pressure imbalance drives water through the lower desalination filter at high pressure, continuously restoring the water level at the top.

EA+De+Id=Progress

f() + f() + f() =Let's break it down:(Earth/Earther): Represents "Earther" or humanity connected to the Earth.(Handshake/Collaboration): Symbolizes "humankind's ability to take action" and the collective effort.(Lightbulb/Idea): Represents "collective designs" or the ideas and plans that humanity comes up with together.(Rocket/Progress): Signifies "externally" and the impact or progress made...

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The alternative is building Functional Intelligence process flows from the ground up on a foundation of established truth?

If 50% of training data is not factually accurate, this needs to be weeded out.

Some industries require a first principles approach, and there are optimal process flows that lead to accurate and predictable results. These need research and implementation by man and machine.

AI: Artificial Intelligence or Actual Improv?

You know, it’s funny…We built machines to answer our questions faster than ever before. But somehow — the more we ask, the less we know.You ask ChatGPT a question today… it answers. You ask the same question tomorrow… and it goes,“Well actually…”And now you’re like: “Wait… was I wrong yesterday? Or is the machine gaslighting me in HD?”⸻Imagine This…Imagine if Google Maps gave you a different...

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Why not in vanilla js html?
Microsoft is too slow full stop.

When will there be a viable alternative that runs industry standard software?

Super Lightweight Data Management

AI Prompt: Regenerate “Datalite” Interface with All Features Create a fully functional single-page HTML application called Datalite using only vanilla JavaScript, standard CSS, and HTML — no frameworks or libraries. The interface should support: Multi-file Upload & Tabs Allow uploading multiple CSV or JSON files Display each dataset as a tab in the left sidebar, sorted...

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This type of thing is fairly trivial to create with ChatGPT running entirely locally in HTML.

A couple of kb of open standard vanilla js that does some simple things faster than legacy spreadsheets etc ever could.

Even to the point of creating invoices, reports etc based on standard filters stored in local storage…

Re:You Can Be a Great Designer and Be Completely Unknown on Thursday April 24, 2025 @06:25PM (#43788179)
If people did not give credit where credit is due.
What if our primary feed is HN?
Re:Guitar chord karaoke with Vamp, Chordino, and FFmpeg on Saturday January 18, 2025 @06:17AM (#42747563)
A multi lane Rocksmith like interface, that dynamically adjust the difficulty of the chords based on the performers ability would be amazing.
Re:Show HN: Markwhen: Markdown for Timelines on Sunday December 01, 2024 @04:21PM (#42290814)
This looks very good.

Is there syntax for dependent tasks in the timeline? In other words tasks that only start once prerequisites are done.

If the date of the original tasks changes, the dependent tasks move accordingly automatically, without needing to edit a full list of dates for each dependent item.

While over abstracting is one type of architectural problem, another unique, yet altogether different issue, is what looks like effective engineering, but turns out to be pseudo-engineering. Overchitecture is more like “Catch me if you can.”

The appearance of competence to the average Joe, that is total “Bullshit McAuley”

Overchitecture captures the perfect mix of overspecified and impractical design

Engineers everywhere can finally put a word to it!Overchitecture (noun) /ˈəʊvərˌtʃɪtɛkʧər/Definition: The practice of creating architectural specifications that are unnecessarily complex, elaborate, or excessive, often adding no practical value to the project and leading to increased costs and inefficiencies. Commonly results in frustration among engineers tasked with implementing the...

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Re:Ask HN: What should I buy in Japan? on Tuesday October 08, 2024 @05:10PM (#41781859)
To refine the question ~ where do japans most notable products originate from, so we can visit the source?
Re:Rust needs a web framework for lazy developers on Monday October 07, 2024 @05:32AM (#41764248)
Something like https://sinatrarb.com/ for rust would be cool.
Re:Minimal Web on Sunday September 08, 2024 @07:19AM (#41479732)
Can we have a search engine that only indexes sites like this and does not index any site that does meet the requirements listed?
“To err is human, but to really fuck things up requires a computer.” ~ Len Beattie
An ironic way to say “Our devices are good. Put them down and go and play outside before the world around you disintegrates while you were distracted.”
Re:The design philosophy of Great Tables on Friday April 05, 2024 @01:57AM (#39939097)
Contenteditable?
Re:Ask HN: Stay fit as a time-poor remote worker on Wednesday November 09, 2022 @04:31AM (#33529157)
Make time at least 3 days a week to go to a fitness facility. Whether walking, running, swimming, lifting, yoga, etc

Put this in your calendar and schedule everything else around it. It feels good to give your body the priority it deserves, and the endorphins give you a lift for the rest of your day.

2 Skateboard wheels embedded in the bodywork, to touch the wall front and rear, and off to the races.
Re:The Dresden Job on Friday August 27, 2021 @01:58PM (#28330999)
Ivory vaults?

I’m feeling nauseated.

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