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Re:Against Identity Politics on Tuesday August 28, 2018 @06:22PM (#17863465)
Discussions like this one, where in some cases opinions supplant primary facts, are not very productive. It may help some of the readers here to consider a deeper explanation of terms, while resisting the urge to select self-reinforcing parts.

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/identity-politics/

Re:Elon Musk is broken, and we have broken him on Saturday August 18, 2018 @02:45PM (#17789912)
I can't be the only one to think that showing a certain level of emotion that reflects the pressure of the environment is more appropriate than projecting sociopathic calm, can I? I understand that people panic, and leaders are the most obvious responsible party, but...maybe people should just not panic about someone else under visible duress? Can we please just lead ourselves a little more?
Re:The Secret to Ant Efficiency Is Idleness on Saturday August 18, 2018 @11:10AM (#17788816)
This reminds me of how you are supposed to keep a sizable percentage of an investment portfolio in cash, earning nothing, so it is available when the time comes to make further investments in a market downturn.
Re:Ask HN: Cities underserved by tech jobs? on Saturday August 11, 2018 @12:33AM (#17738366)
Madison, WI might not be as well known as it should. Big engineering, math, and CS programs at the university, but still limited tech-job listings. The state is only just beginning to come around to supporting startup businesses, so there is some buzz. Recently got a non-stop route to SFO.

Really great location, between a group of lakes, and some really great cultural options for a small city.

Epic is here. Some other names too but I thought someone should add it to the responses.