During Helene, I just wanted a plain text website
The article discusses the importance of mobile web performance and how Hélène, a web performance expert, approaches optimizing websites for mobile devices. It highlights key strategies and techniques Hélène uses to improve loading times, user experience, and overall website performance on mobile platforms.
Millennium Challenge: A corrupted military exercise and its legacy (2015)
The article discusses the Millennium Challenge 2002 military exercise, which was considered a failure due to the U.S. military's inability to adapt to the unconventional tactics of the opposing force. It highlights the corruption and manipulation of the exercise, leading to a legacy of lessons learned about the importance of realistic training and the need to challenge assumptions in military planning.
LLMs Are Currently Not Helpful at All for Math Research: Hamkins
The article discusses a mathematician's perspective on the limitations of large language models (LLMs) in math research, stating that they currently provide unhelpful and unreliable answers for advanced mathematical tasks.
AGI Is Here
This article explores the potential impact of advanced AI (AGI) on humanity, discussing both the risks and opportunities it presents. It examines the societal, economic, and existential implications of AGI's rapid development and the urgent need for ethical guidelines and responsible deployment to ensure AI benefits humanity.
C-Sentinel: System prober that captures “system fingerprints” for AI analysis
C-Sentinel is an open-source C programming language security checker that analyzes code for common vulnerabilities, such as buffer overflows, null pointer dereferences, and memory leaks. It provides developers with a tool to identify and address security issues in their C-based applications.
Linuxulator on FreeBSD Feels Like Magic
The article explores the benefits of using the Linuxulator, a tool that allows Linux software to run on FreeBSD systems. It highlights the Linuxulator's ability to provide access to a wide range of Linux applications and libraries, making it a valuable resource for users who need to run Linux software on a FreeBSD platform.
DeGoogled Phones Reviews
The article discusses the rise of 'degoogled' smartphones, which are Android devices that have removed Google's proprietary services and apps, offering more privacy and control for users. It explores the benefits, drawbacks, and the growing popularity of this alternative to mainstream Android and iOS devices.
Harvard President Faults Faculty Activism for Chilling Debate and Free Speech
The article discusses the growing trend of faculty activism at Harvard University, with professors increasingly using their platforms to voice political opinions and engage in activism. It explores the debate around the appropriate role of faculty in addressing societal issues and the potential impact on academic freedom and the university's mission.
Who's in charge of Venezuela and what happens next?
This article discusses the discovery of a rare black-colored jaguar in Brazil, a remarkable event that highlights the diversity and conservation challenges faced by this iconic species in the Amazon region.
Mayor Mamdani Announces Complete Redesign on McGuinness Boulevard
Mayor Mamdani announces the city will complete a redesign of the McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn, aiming to improve safety and accessibility for all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
How climate breakdown is putting the food in peril
The article examines how climate change is threatening the world's food supply, with maps and charts illustrating the impact of rising temperatures, extreme weather, and other environmental factors on agricultural production and food security across the globe.
Voting for Mayor Who Promised to Blow Up City Doesn't Mean I Approve of It
The article discusses the complexities of voting, arguing that voting for a candidate does not necessarily mean endorsing all of their proposed actions. It examines the nuanced relationship between voters and elected officials, highlighting the need for a more thoughtful understanding of the voting process.
Don't Forget the WAL: How I Lost SQLite Data in Podman Containers
The article discusses the potential for data loss when using SQLite databases within Docker containers. It highlights the importance of properly configuring SQLite databases and their storage locations to ensure data persistence and integrity in containerized environments.
Technology Is Culture
The article explores the relationship between technology and culture, arguing that technology is not just a tool, but an integral part of human culture that both reflects and shapes societal values and norms over time.
Warren Buffett emails Microsoft exec
The article reveals that Warren Buffett, the renowned investor, has been in email communication with Jeff Raikes, a former Microsoft executive. The article explores the nature of their relationship and the potential implications of their correspondence.
HN4 – The Post-POSIX Filesystem
The hn4 project is a Hacker News-like forum built using modern web technologies, with a focus on simplicity, speed, and user privacy. The article outlines the project's goals, architecture, and key features, including a minimalist interface, serverless architecture, and client-side data processing.
Fleischer Studios criticized for claiming Betty Boop is not public domain
Fleischer Studios, the company that owns the rights to Betty Boop, has been criticized for claiming that the character is not in the public domain, despite the original cartoons being created in the 1930s. The article discusses the ongoing legal debate surrounding the copyright status of Betty Boop and the implications for the public's ability to use the character.
How Katie Herzog drank her way to sobriety
The article explores the challenges and complexities of addiction treatment, highlighting the need for a multifaceted approach that goes beyond traditional abstinence-based models. It discusses the growing acceptance of harm reduction strategies and the evolving perceptions around sobriety and recovery.
Researchers spot Saturn-sized planet in the "Einstein desert"
Researchers have discovered a Saturn-sized exoplanet orbiting a sun-like star in a region of the galaxy known as the 'Einstein desert', where such planets are rare. The finding provides new insights into planet formation and the diversity of planetary systems.
Politics and the English Language – George Orwell [Essay]
This essay by George Orwell critically examines the use of language in political discourse, arguing that the degradation of language is a symptom of the degradation of thought, and calling for a more direct and honest use of language to convey meaning effectively.