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LearnProg17

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LearnProg17··on Nobody’s using CBDCs – India’s piloting one anyway
Non-traceablity defeats the purpose of a currency. Might as well trade in gold. For most transactions, physical money isn't really needed nor convenient.
LearnProg17··on Keanu Reeves will return as Neo in new ‘Matrix’ film
I actually like all three parts. Sequels are hard, and considering how a lot of new shows fail miserably in S2, I really think they were awesome. But it is just my view.
LearnProg17··on Netflix Saves Kids from Up to 400 Hours of Commercials a Year
I see a lot of shows have 20 mins content for 10 mins of commercials. Does this heading mean, that kids were watching 1200 hrs of TV a year? That is almost 3+ hours a day. Isn't that too high?

Note: I am not a parent.

LearnProg17··on Loopy: a tool for thinking in systems (2017)
Could we replace animated arrows between different blocks, to something that is easier to interpret. I had to train my mind to search for negative/positive sign and current state and then add it and say in my mind "encourages doing things".

Instead of "demotivation", you could use "motivation". So that, we wont have to worry about double negatives.

I would prefer to add weights, to the connecting arrows, to give more detail.

LearnProg17··on Ask HN: What is the best “dumb” phone?
My smart phone is 4 years old, and the battery now lasts 1-2 hours, effectively discouraging me from installing any heavy app. Problem solved.
LearnProg17··on Show HN: A Tax Calculator for India
This is awesome! I have similar thing in google docs file. Also with addition for home loan repayment schedule.

One suggestion: could you separate the code and tax slab configuration, different files.

LearnProg17··on India Loses Dogfight, and Questions Arise About Its ‘Vintage’ Military
The evidence has been provided in Media too.
LearnProg17··on Many popular iPhone apps are recording user sessions without asking
But you do agree that Spotify can read private messages, if it wants to. The news may not be clear about this, but we do need tighter permissions.