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seandoe

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seandoe··on I Am Tired of AI
Totally agree on the confidence metric. The way chatbots spew complete falsities in such a confident tone is really disheartening. I want to use AI more but I don't feel I can trust it at all. If I can't trust it and have to search for other resources to verify it's claims, the value is really diminished.
seandoe··on A Gentle Introduction to SAML
What about for an idp-initiated flow? Last time I checked on this SAML was the more logical choice.
seandoe··on Lifelong Disadvantage: How Socioeconomics Affect Brain Function
I disagree that op has a "broadly accurate view". That's the entire point of my response. I didn't say they needed therapy. I suggested therapy might help them if they're looking to improve this "view".
seandoe··on Lifelong Disadvantage: How Socioeconomics Affect Brain Function
I was responding to the first paragraph. I think it's unlikely that: "people... don't want my opinion" or "I am not allowed to wear" or "I am not allowed to discuss" (because they are from a lower class).
seandoe··on Lifelong Disadvantage: How Socioeconomics Affect Brain Function
This seems like a pretty dark take. It may be accurate, but seems unlikely or at least incomplete. Even if it was accurate, viewing the world through such a myopic lens isn't going to help you or anybody else. A therapist might be able to help you out, if you're looking for it.
seandoe··on Via ferratas are finally catching on in the United States
Prusiks on metal cable? Come on now.
seandoe··on US developers can offer non-app store purchasing, Apple still collect commission
I don't think that's equivalent. If you buy a Ford car, you aren't forced to buy tires from the Ford dealership. You're not a "Ford Customer" beholden to the Ford Motor Company when it comes to everything related to the car. If you buy a Dell desktop you aren't forced to buy all software through a Dell marketplace. I'm sure if these companies could, they would, and apple can and so they do. But is that the world we want? Sure, in a totally "free" market apple should be able to do want ever they want. But are we more interested in freedom for corporations or freedom for people? Would things be better for everyone if we used the power of government to prevent these anticompetitive practices? Why can't apple offer good reason for iPhone users to buy software through their marketplace and take the 30%, all the while allowing users to choose to download software outside of the marketplace?
seandoe··on Most homes for sale in 2023 were not affordable for a typical U.S. household
Sure, but who can afford them? We're building a house right now... My god it is expensive.
seandoe··on The Sphere
> She sorta got a deal for all the Phish shows

What does that mean? That shit was impossible. I don't know anybody who got tickets-- lottery or general.

seandoe··on African Ports Overwhelmed by Red Sea Reroutings
Peter Zeihan analysis from a couple weeks ago: https://youtu.be/WJE7g08NldQ
seandoe··on Waymo outperforms comparable human benchmarks over 7M+ miles
I would imagine that, with more experience, anticipating the (more consistent) actions of a machine would be easier than anticipating the actions of an unknown human in an unknown state.
seandoe··on Stop using JSON Web Tokens for user sessions
> In a single page application you have to access the JWTs with JavaScript.

Who says you _have_ to? You could set a jwt as an httponly cookie and use it to exclusively validate API requests in your backend.

seandoe··on Stop using JSON Web Tokens for user sessions
It's articles like these that make things more confusing for folks who are learning about auth/session security. It's obvious the author has developed strong convictions without really understanding the subject.

I can't make it past the first sentence:

> ...utilize JSON Web tokens (JWTs) for session handling instead of cookies.

One has nothing to do with the other. You can use a jwt and cookies. You can use a db session and use a jwt and not use cookies. Etc etc

seandoe··on Stop Saying Best Practice
Best practice is not using that font. That g is killing me.
seandoe··on America's shoplifting problem, explained by retail workers and thieves
People who steal laundry detergent aren't washing their clothes with it. Come on now. This is organized crime.
seandoe··on Scarlett Johansson hits AI app with legal action for cloning her voice in an ad
> Why does AI have less rights than humans here?

I'm not sure but this seems like an issue that shouldn't be taken for granted.

seandoe··on Killings in the U.S. are dropping at a historic rate
Reprehensible egotist? I haven't read/watched that much about him, but man, that's cynical.
seandoe··on Worldcoin isn’t as bad as it sounds: It’s worse
I thought keybase was really on to something. It's ashame they sold out. I'm surprised nothing has picked up where it left off in relation to identity declaration/proof.
seandoe··on Once hailed for decriminalizing drugs, Portugal is now having doubts
Legalize possession of personal quantities of all drugs. Highly regulate the sale and production of drugs -- limiting sale to personal possession amounts, tracking sales to prevent store hopping. Highly regulate where drugs can be used -- not in public, on the streets. Use tax money strictly for rehab treatment, enforcing regulation, drug research, building safe injection houses, etc. You can't just decriminalize drugs, you have to control the production and sale. This ensures quality control and gives social workers direct access to drug users, not to mention removing the black market and the hell that comes with it.
seandoe··on My take on the current React and Server Components controversy
I share the same sentiment. I don't like this "in bed with nextjs" and obsessed with server-side thing. Server rendered apps have their place, but so do spas. Let the spa haters hate. You can make great, performant apps with strictly client side rendering. For some applications, it's the best choice.
seandoe··on My take on the current React and Server Components controversy
Yea, I've been using both and really like the direction of remix. Why did react become so intertwined with nextjs and obsessed with ssr? I wish react stayed focused as a light spa library we all learned and loved and let the ssr frameworks do their own thing.
seandoe··on My take on the current React and Server Components controversy
I've used react daily since the early days. I like hooks but I don't really know what the _real_ problem was that they solved. Getting rid of class components?
seandoe··on Maine becomes first state to decriminalize selling sex
> The transactional aspect is specifically to compensate for not doing as they please, so what are you talking about?

I'm just saying that this statement is categorically false, in that, there are people who engage in sex work at their pleasure. You're dismissal of their existence, in fact, proves your ignorance.

https://youtu.be/cFSrxSBrgSc

seandoe··on Maine becomes first state to decriminalize selling sex
Engaging in a compensational transaction can please both parties.
seandoe··on Use singular nouns for database table names
I disagree. Table_id is more descriptive and easier to use when joining -- no need to alias if you're selecting multiple table keys, can use USING for joins, etc
seandoe··on CATL has announced a new “condensed” battery with 500 Wh/kg
oh god, could you imagine some of the car drivers you see flying a _plane_ -- above your house? Self-flying would be the only way to go.
seandoe··on The One Thing I Can’t Stand About Teaching English in Japan (2019)
What do they say if they are really sick, can't make the lesson, and will indeed contact you later?
seandoe··on Teen-age fentanyl deaths in a Texas county
This is the best and quickest solution. It's not without its own problems but they pale in comparison to the situation we currently have.

Too bad more people don't know how or don't have access to darknet markets. They are a panacea for drug safety problems.

seandoe··on Teen-age fentanyl deaths in a Texas county
I disagree. When considering a broader timeline, we live in a time of extraordinary wealth, safety, and ease (especially in the west). It just happens that these things don't necessarily make us happy or even mentally healthy. Media channels constantly pump us with negativity-- fear, jealousy, and hatred of the other. I think most people just need a serious attitude adjustment. Life isn't easy no matter how many luxuries you have. Everything is likely doomed when considering the larger timeline. Suck it up and make your world a better place.
seandoe··on Teen-age fentanyl deaths in a Texas county
That's an interesting take. Kinda like drunk driving is not nearly as big a problem as drunk crashing.
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