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I thought Windows 2000 was a typo.

The perspective on how AGI might reshape societal systems is both fascinating and unsettling in the best way, besides its broader implications for how we define work, value, and progress.

One idea that stood out was the transition from human-driven decision-making to something potentially alien in its logic and priorities. I wonder how societies might handle the inevitable tension between human emotional needs and AGI’s cold efficiency? Could there be room for compromise, or would it fundamentally require redefining what we consider "human progress"?

Great breakdown of the "IO bound Rails app" myth! I really appreciate the focus on profiling and understanding actual application behavior rather than relying on assumptions. The points about threading, database interactions, and context-switch overhead are spot on and offer a fresh perspective on how performance issues are often misunderstood.

It's interesting how easy it is to default to surface-level fixes instead of addressing the root cause. Have you thought about adding a case study or some benchmarks for common workloads? It could really help teams put these ideas into practice.

I’ve never experienced my bank imposing such fees or restrictions, nor can I recall any bank I’ve used over the past two decades or so doing such. However, some banks adopt these practices, and I question why customers remain loyal when there are abundant alternatives in today’s competitive financial market.

One possible explanation is inertia: many people stick with their bank because it’s familiar. It may be the bank their parents used, or they’ve been loyal customers for years and assume they’re getting the best deal. Unfortunately, this loyalty often overlooks better opportunities elsewhere. Interestingly, credit unions—despite promoting themselves as customer-centric and fee-conscious—can also impose excessive fees, challenging their claimed superiority.

Credit unions are notorious for limited official working hours, which can be frustrating when urgent banking needs arise. Accessibility in banking has become a priority, especially for those who need customer service outside traditional “banker’s hours.” The idea of physically visiting a branch, often during inconvenient weekday hours, feels increasingly outdated in today’s digital-first world.

For me, a bank needs to be accessible on my schedule—not the other way around. The ability to resolve issues or access services anytime is essential, and plenty of financial institutions cater to these preferences without restrictive fees or antiquated processes. Customers should embrace this freedom of choice and find banks that value their time and priorities, not the other way around.

So NOTHING matters then! Have a nice day.

The article attempts to subtly link Trump with Project 2025, despite his explicit denials. While some claims may have merit, the publication's decision to make such connections without concrete evidence undermines its credibility. As an impartial observer, it's concerning that the article resorts to speculative associations rather than focusing on verifiable facts. This approach damages the publication's reputation and risks misleading readers who may not critically evaluate the sources. Trump has categorically denied any involvement with Project 2025, yet the article chooses to highlight potential connections without acknowledging his refutations. This selective reporting undermines journalistic integrity and potentially loses readers' trust in the publication's ability to provide balanced coverage of important issues.

Citations:

[1] https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-i-have-nothing-t...

[2] https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2024-election/trump-l...

> In July 2024, Donald Trump ally and Project 2025 contributor Russell Vought sat down

The article lost all credibility by that one statement.

How long before they have collisions and start using last names!?

Yes, that is exactly what I want. Super cool.

Can I use your extension to run stats on my inbox? Like I want to find which sender has been hogging my inbox space, by size and by frequency etc.

Right now Broadcom.com is coming close to the worst website in the world.

That's my point. I was trying to be nuanced. Hatred has led AJ to frequently report baseless news about India / Indians / Hindus. India is a large, complex country despite extreme diversity and hostile neighbors peddling terrorism every single day. Hindus are largely peaceful and law abiding - not only within India but abroad too. But if you read AJ, you'd come to the totally opposite conclusions.

> As a nation, we should be moving forward, but BJP seems to be intent on following the Congress playbook, but on a more aggressive scale than Congress could ever conceive.

More aggressive? Can you show any evidence to support your statement above?

> You define that with respect to the demographic of the country/place we are talking about. Tech workers in the US are minority among population, it doesn't matter that they probably not a minority in Silicon Valley

Ok, if that is your definition of a minority, please elaborate how you are making the leap to call Muslims in India a minority?

So how do you define a minority? Muslims are the second largest majority in India and also the world. Also, if as you say muslims are oppressed in India, how and why is it that most muslims from Pakistan and Bangladesh want to enter India and none of the existing muslims within India want to leave.

One only has to follow the population trends of muslims inside India, and that of non-muslims (especially Hindus) in Pakistan / Bangladesh / Afghanistan to understand the truth. Please do not go about spreading falsehoods when the things I have mentioned above can be checked independently. Please.

Actually, that's not quite the case. The Indian elections are fast approaching, and history has repeatedly demonstrated that attacking any opposition shortly before elections can inadvertently boost their standing through sympathy from the electorate.

It's also hard to accuse the ruling party of being politically naive; especially considering PM Modi's unbroken winning streak over the past 25 years or so. So, the question arises: why would the current administration take such a seemingly self-destructive step, essentially handing the opposition a narrative of victimhood? It's a thought worth considering.

No, my argument is that they do not like India / Indians. Show me something positive they have covered about India. I wouldnt care about them otherwise.

Corruption is corruption, regardless of who does it. You seem to not care and look at it only with an anti-India lens. I can show you 10 cases of the ED going after BJP leaders for every one now. Does that mean ED is just dancing to the tunes of the ruling govt - whichever it is at the time? If so, then Congress was in power for ~70 years, so imagine the power they wielded against opposition parties.

Yes, what can you do if they are corrupt? Give them a free pass JUST because they are opposition? Were ED, CID and SBI non-existent before the current BJP party?? Why then did the former congress govts not make them independent - after all they were in power for almost 70 years since independence??

It seems there might be a misunderstanding of the situation. The judiciary in India operates independently from the current government, led by the BJP, ensuring a separation of powers. Additionally, it's important to note that Al Jazeera has been criticized for its coverage, which some perceive as biased against India. I encourage a deeper examination of the corruption case at hand before forming a conclusion.

You've provided an accurate overview of the situation. Additionally, the ex-Chief Minister of Delhi has taken an unconventional stance by choosing to administer from behind bars, despite his alleged involvement in a significant liquor scam, which also led to the incarceration of his associates for embezzling over 500 crore rupees. Given these circumstances, the question arises as to why he should receive any special treatment.

What's more, this case has garnered exceptional attention from international bodies, including the governments of Germany and the United States, as well as the United Nations, which have all expressed concerns in various forms. This level of international interest is peculiar, especially when considering that several other Chief Ministers, such as Hemant Soren, Laloo Yadav, and Jayalalitha, have faced imprisonment for corruption charges without attracting similar global scrutiny. The focus on the Delhi ex-CM raises questions about the selective attention of these international entities.

Moreover, the case has taken a further twist with allegations from the leader of a terrorist organization, accusing the Delhi ex-CM of accepting a substantial bribe in exchange for the release of a notorious terrorist, a claim that highlights a lack of intent or capability to fulfill such a promise. This has turned the situation into a subject of ridicule.

Yes, that is possible. Also check this video, which is yet another bicycle carving from India: https://youtu.be/9zHHPCAao4k?si=VIc2XkgAnwf4MOxK

> The bicycle, as we know it today, was not invented until the late 1800s.

Not sure why the article starts off with an incorrect hypothesis. There is evidence of bicycles in the sculptures in at least one Indian / Hindu temple Southern India. The temple dedicated to "Panchavarna Swamy" - 5 colored god, was built at least 1500 years old. (dated to the early 7th century by historians)

Photo of the bicycle in the temple: https://imgur.com/a/M1ZAUFf

> It sounded like they were about to be bought out or aquihired, but it fell apart at the last moment (It's not uncommon)

Do you know who was about to acquire them?