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The author offers a simple explanation of MaidSafe, a network based on XOR that challenges traditional linear thinking. They introduce the concept of non-euclidean maths, emphasizing the unique properties of XOR such as distance calculation, uni-directional closeness, and the network of networks model. The author highlights the complexity and security benefits of this system, contrasting […]
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Maxwell Tabarrok, an economics researcher at Dartmouth College, runs the Maximum Progress blog, focusing on World GDP Over the Last Two Millennia and the challenges of idea generation. Tabarrok explores the burden of knowledge concept, arguing that accumulating knowledge can be both a barrier and a boon to innovation. While the burden of knowledge model […]
This app allows for complete offline use, so you can track your habits and streaks without needing an internet connection. You can easily visualize your progress with a simple visual map showing your daily completions. If you need a break, simply pause the app and come back to it later without losing any progress. For […]
Managerial competence involves setting achievable objectives and organizing work efficiently. Incompetent management can sometimes outperform well-run places due to budget constraints. Efficiency improvements are often against organizational interests. A story illustrates how budget cuts during an economic crisis can lead to future budget increases. Competent management hinges on the ability to set and achieve objectives […]
Writing helps refine thinking, and if ideas aren’t written down, they aren’t fully formed. Paul Graham highlights how putting thoughts into words reveals their flaws, leading to better understanding. Imre Lakatos’s book shows the power of writing to improve thought processes. By making clear claims and unfolding them, ideas are tested and improved. Counterexamples help […]
The official report on the 2022 Rogers Internet and phone outage has been released, revealing the lack of “Out of Band” network management capability as a major contributing factor. Out of band network management requires a dedicated set of physical hardware, separate from the regular network, with secure access authentication. Setting up an OOB network […]
A viral TikTok video shows 19-month-old Orla from Liverpool babbling in her distinctive scouse accent, resisting a nap. Babbling is crucial for language acquisition, as it allows babies to practice sounds and eventually form recognizable words. Orla’s ability to understand words even if she cannot say them shows the comprehension-production asymmetry, common in children. Babbling […]
@matry/dom is a new web framework offering imperatively creating and updating the DOM using JSX, providing a unique approach to UI engineering. It aims to address issues in React, such as state management, performance limitations, and difficulty with server-side rendering. By allowing developers to imperatively control the DOM while keeping the UI declarative, @matry/dom offers […]
The author describes converting a massive OpenStreetMap dataset into an SQLite database to improve search functionalities. The dataset, divided into nodes, ways, and relations, was reduced from 100GB to 40GB by filtering data with specific tags. To optimize query performance, the author utilized SQLite’s indexing capabilities and implemented full-text search for fast queries. Further compression […]
This paper explores techniques for stroke expansion in vector graphics, focusing on generating the outline of a given input path. While rendering filled paths is common, stroked paths have posed a challenge. The proposed method utilizes a fully parallel algorithm suitable for GPU execution with minimal preprocessing. The output can be line or circular arc […]