poiuyt098's comments

On: I think faster than light travel is possible [vide...

[poiuyt098]

> 3. However, from the past experience with physics, we know that mathematical infinities or singularities are often just an evidence of the theory breaking down. So perhaps it's the case here, and a more complete theory will allow to work around the infinity somehow.

Then it won't take infinite amount of energy, just (infinity minus one). Also, how do you stop? need another near-infinite energy?

But also also, due to time dilation and length contraction, wouldn't you end up in a 2d universe where time doesn't pass for you?

On: Call yourself titles

[poiuyt098]

Dismissing a huge part of society and the history (and future) of civilization as "just status-seeking" is a bit unconsidered.

On: Freedom Clock

[poiuyt098]

so to tell someone a meeting's at 8:45, do you write 1/4:9 because that's how humans say it, or still the non-stupid way?

On: Leonardo da Vinci’s experiments explored gravity a...

[poiuyt098]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precursorism

states it more clearly

"... a characteristic of that kind of historical writing in which the author seeks antecedents of present-day institutions or ideas in earlier historical periods. This kind of anachronism is considered to be a form of Whig history ..."

[dragonwriter → poiuyt098]

Except in the rare case where a new idea emerges and is introduced fully formed in its final stage, there are precursors of present-day institutions and ideas in earlier historical periods so seeking them would just be normal history.

[mannykannot → dragonwriter]

That's true in general, but that is not what seems to be the case here, and the full article on precursorism linked by poiuyt098 suggests that correct usage would be confined to such cases.

On: AP again clarifies tweet advising that writing 'th...

[poiuyt098]

the more popular "Cheese Eating Surrender Monkeys"

On: When did our tools become our religion?

[poiuyt098]

Because it does matter: to a large extent it's a zero-sum game. Our tools evolve, and without popularity they and your skills will stagnate and you'll be less productive over time.

IT is changing fast and a stream of fresh converts is required to implement & update new libraries and features and protocols.

On: Chest CT Findings in Marijuana Smokers

[poiuyt098]

no one has a reason to pop a wheelie on a bike, or do skateboard tricks, or wear stilettos, but some things just make you look cool!

[eurasiantiger → poiuyt098]

One of these things is not like the others.

On: Hollywood’s Economy of Secrets

[poiuyt098]

Why are celebrities famous in the first place? because people care what they are doing and wearing and eating.

On: TechEmpower Framework Benchmarks: Round 20

[poiuyt098]

> I look for strong documentation, integration with tools for observability and deployment, and compatibility with a well understood runtime that makes operations easier.

Great, let's see those metrics tested and compared in an easy to read table, then we'll have a matrix of qualities on which to base a choice of stack.

On: Body Camera to Record Myself Being Attacked While ...

[poiuyt098]

in-person voting is done by secret ballot. Oral ballots haven't been used since the 1800s. No one will know how you voted except you.