In the essay “The Varieties of Travel Experience,” the author reflects on their experience working in a Telephone Reference Division in the 1980s. They describe the diverse range of callers and the high-stress environment of the job, highlighting the psychological games played by callers and the pressure to provide accurate information. The author discusses the […]
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The latest Geekbench results for the iPhone 16 Pro’s A18 Pro chip show impressive performance improvements, with a single-core score of 3429 and a multi-core score of 8790. The A18 Pro chip is shown to be faster than the previous A17 Pro chip in the iPhone 15 Pro, and even surpasses the M1 chip used […]
Blog OS is a repository with the source code for the “Writing an OS in Rust” series. Each post has its code in a separate git branch, allowing you to see the intermediate state after each post. The latest post’s code is available for access. The goal is to offer step-by-step tutorials through individual blog […]
A speaker that creates a beam of sound like a laser? Believe it! Using specialized transducers, the author built a directional speaker suitable for pranks. This unique device produces a sound beam that disappears when you move to the side and bounces off surfaces, fooling listeners about its origin. Even better, it’s great for rickrolling. […]
The U.S. student loan system is a trillion-dollar debt bubble that can’t be popped due to non-dischargeable loans. Powerful interests profit from this broken system, leading to skyrocketing tuition and subpar outcomes. Colleges lack incentives to improve, while lenders keep the money flowing, banking on guaranteed returns. Underemployment rates are high, and student loan debt […]
Filip Kostic delves into the intricate art of curation and its impact on associative networks in various cultural domains. From curating outfits to playlists, linking seemingly disparate items strengthens their connections, creating a unique style or “core.” Kostic explores how algorithms are increasingly mediating and accelerating curation processes, as seen in the creation of enduring […]
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The author reflects on their journey as an angel investor, detailing their struggles and successes. Despite initial doubts, the author’s unique theory of company-picking based on uncertainty led to impressive returns. Controversially, the author challenges conventional VC wisdom and reflects on the limitations of current tech startups. As the author contemplates retirement, they ponder their […]
Trieve’s infrastructure combines Postgres and a dedicated search engine, presenting challenges in terms of scalability and performance. The use of pgvector with Postgres may not be a complete solution due to limitations in handling dense vector searches and query requirements including negated words. Notably, Postgres lacks the ability to highlight matched keywords, which affects user […]
If you have a fiber optic line connecting two spaces, you may be concerned about someone tapping into the line and capturing data. Surprisingly, tapping into copper cables was once common, but now, tapping into optical fibers is possible and easy, demonstrated by notorious hacker Kevin Mitnick. Encryption is the best solution to prevent data […]