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blogpost: true
date: 1.1.2023
author: Tobias
location: Stuttgart
category: links, 2023
tags: links, 2023
language: Deutsch
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# Links für 2023 KW 40

Zusammengefasst von
[LlongOrca](https://huggingface.co/TheBloke/LlongOrca-13B-16K-GGUF).

**[How Google Alters Search Queries to Get at Your
Wallet](https://www.wired.com/story/google-antitrust-lawsuit-search-results/)**:

A recent antitrust case against Google revealed that the company alters
user queries to generate more commercial results, potentially harming
search engine quality and driving up advertiser expenses. Internal
slides shown during the trial suggest that Google treats consumers with
disdain by prioritizing profits over accurate search results. This
manipulation of query alteration is a significant issue for users as
they are unaware of the substitutions made by Google, ultimately leading
to wasted time and effort in refining their searches.

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**[Vagus nerve active during exercise, research
finds](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-09-vagus-nerve.html)**:

The vagus nerve, traditionally associated with \'rest and digest,\' has
been found to play a critical role in exercise, helping the heart pump
blood, which ultimately delivers oxygen throughout the body. Contrary to
existing exercise science beliefs that the sympathetic nervous system is
active during exercise, this study shows that vagal activity increases.
The research, published in Circulation Research, used \'tour de force\'
electrical recording techniques to directly monitor vagal nerve activity
in exercising sheep and found a significant increase in vagal activity
going to the heart. This supports the hypothesis of an interplay between
the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems during exercise to
help the heart pump blood effectively. Future research will focus on
using this knowledge to improve exercise tolerance in those with heart
failure.

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**[LinkedIn forcing me to disclose my phone number to log in? No
thanks](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37732203)**:

**TODO**

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**[Free Open source disk encryption with strong security for the
Paranoid](https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Home.html)**:

VeraCrypt is a free open-source disk encryption software for Windows,
Mac OSX, and Linux. Developed by IDRIX, it is based on TrueCrypt 7.1a
and offers various features like creating virtual encrypted disks within
files, encrypting entire partitions or storage devices, pre-boot
authentication, real-time (on-the-fly) encryption, and hardware
acceleration on modern processors. It also provides plausible
deniability through hidden volume (steganography) and hidden operating
system features. VeraCrypt has improved security algorithms compared to
TrueCrypt, increasing its resistance to brute-force attacks.

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**[The short, forgotten life of New York City's first
skyscraper](https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2023/09/25/the-short-forgotten-life-of-new-york-citys-first-skyscraper/)**:

In 1889, the Tower Building was constructed at 50 Broadway in New York
City, and is considered by many historians as the city\'s first
skyscraper due to its metal cage construction, supporting 11 stories
rather than traditional masonry. Designed by architect Bradford Lee
Gilbert, this innovative building paved the way for future high-rise
structures in New York City.

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**[TypeScript is not a Programming
Language](https://blog.devgenius.io/typescript-is-not-a-programming-language-f5b7e0fce01?gi=1b651627f2cd&source=rss-61db58b8ec88------2)**:

TypeScript is not a statically typed programming language, but rather a
structural type system that defines shapes of objects and their
properties. It helps developers inform the compiler about valid shapes,
making it easier to create reliable JavaScript.

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**[jphme/em_german_70b_v01 · Hugging
Face](https://huggingface.co/jphme/em_german_70b_v01)**:

EM German (v01) is an experimental llama2-based model family, finetuned
on a large dataset of various instructions in German language. The
models are optimized for German text, providing proficiency in
understanding, generating, and interacting with German language content.
This is the 70b llama2 version. We will publish further instructions,
updates and code-snippets in the project\'s Github-Repo. Model Links
Demos: You can use some of the models with free google Colab instances
(e.g. the 7bn model in 8bit or the 13b model with GPTQ): Example Colab
Notebook for 13b with GPTQ Example Colab Notebook for 7b with
8bit-Loading Further Examples for LLM apps will follow soon... This
model follows the Vicuna format without linebreaks (but should work with
linebreaks as well). The format is as follows: Du bist ein hilfreicher
Assistent. USER: \<instruction\> ASSISTANT:

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**[Jobsuche in der IT: \"Networking? Ich hasse
Networking!\"](https://www.golem.de/news/jobsuche-in-der-it-networking-ich-hasse-networking-2310-178076.html)**:

This article emphasizes the importance of networking in the job search
process, particularly for those looking to break into the technology
industry. It highlights how sending out countless applications can be
less effective compared to tapping into one\'s network and focusing on
creating genuine connections with others who may help in finding
suitable job opportunities. The author emphasizes that networking is not
necessarily about attending large events or engaging in small talk, but
rather cultivating meaningful relationships with people known to the
individual. By focusing on one\'s own career path and strengths, as well
as seeking assistance from former colleagues who can vouch for their
skills, job seekers can create a more targeted and effective approach to
finding employment. Networking is not about forming an extensive list of
contacts but rather building connections based on authenticity and
shared experiences, which ultimately leads to better job opportunities
and career growth.

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**[Eliminating Radio Interference from Apple
charger](https://oh8hub.substack.com/p/eliminating-radio-interference-from)**:

Apple\'s wireless charging technology, specifically the \"Apple MagSafe
Charger\", has been found to emit unwanted radio frequency emissions
that interfere with other devices such as amateur radios and aviation
equipment. This issue could be solved by properly shielding products
during manufacturing or using ferrite beads, which can dampen the
problematic frequencies, but may not eliminate them entirely. Apple\'s
design team should consider these findings when developing future
wireless charging technologies to prevent such interference issues.

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**[\'The tenant from hell\': She checked into a luxury Airbnb, then
refused to pay or leave. It\'s been 540 days. She says she has a legal
right to
stay.](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-10-04/airbnb-guest-refuse-pay-leave-luxury-rental)**:

Sascha Jovanovic, an Airbnb landlord in Brentwood, is in dispute with a
woman named Elizabeth Hirschhorn who refuses to leave his guesthouse
after her stay ended in April 2022. The case revolves around rent
stabilization ordinances and tenant rights, leading to confusion and
legal battles for both parties involved. With no resolution in sight,
the ongoing situation continues to affect Jovanovic\'s quality of life
and personal safety at his home.

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**[The time Terry Pratchett's German publisher inserted a soup ad into
his
novel.](https://lithub.com/the-time-terry-pratchetts-german-publisher-inserted-a-soup-ad-into-his-novel/)**:

This article discusses the practice of paid product placement by German
genre publishers, such as Heyne, in domestic translations of
international authors\' works. For instance, a scene written by Terry
Pratchett had an advert for Maggi soup inserted without his permission,
leading to his departure from the publisher. The policy aimed to ensure
pulp genre titles earned back their acquisition costs, but it was
ultimately criticized as intrusive and inappropriate.

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**[Career Advice](https://moxie.org/2013/01/07/career-advice.html)**:

This article discusses the author\'s experiences and advice for young
people seeking career guidance. They emphasize that finding a career
should not be about making money or consuming experience but rather
exploring uncomfortable options to gain self-awareness and personal
growth. The author recommends avoiding support structures that may limit
opportunities and suggests engaging in activities outside the mainstream
to challenge traditional expectations, like traveling, volunteering, or
starting a business.

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**[google-user-data-is-police-s-top-shortcut-for-solving-crimes](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-09-28/google-user-data-is-police-s-top-shortcut-for-solving-crimes?leadSource=uverify%20wall)**:

**TODO**

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**[The Impact of Working from Home on Mental Health: A Cross-Sectional
Study of Canadian Worker's Mental Health during the Third Wave of the
COVID-19
Pandemic](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9517068/)**:

This article reviews several studies on the impact of COVID-19 on mental
health and discusses potential coping strategies. It highlights findings
related to fear, anxiety, stress, job performance, and the effect of
workplace infection control practices on employees. The article also
examines risk management at workplaces during the pandemic and the
impact of vaccination campaigns on mental health. Additionally, the
review covers studies on the effects of working from home and the role
of social policies in addressing mental health concerns.

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**[Inflated rents, high interest rates and lack of supply create
European housing
crisis](https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20231003-inflated-rents-high-interest-rates-and-lack-of-supply-create-european-housing-crisis)**:

Europe\'s housing crisis is causing soaring costs, pricing out renters
and deterring prospective buyers, leading to an increase in homelessness
rates across the EU. The solution involves striking a balance between
sustainability goals, affordability, and liveable places. This requires
continuous investment in public housing, as well as addressing the
structural issue of increasing housing costs faster than income growth.
Investments like Vienna\'s 500 million euros in housing construction and
financial support for low-income households, or Finland\'s \"housing
first\" principle can be effective examples to follow.

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**[The Online Maze of Job
Applications](https://www.careerfair.io/online-maze)**:

The article discusses the frustration faced by job seekers when applying
for jobs online and highlights factors that contribute to longer or more
complex application processes. It shares findings from an experiment in
which the author applied to 250 jobs, comparing factors such as company
size, industry, and ATS (Application Tracking Systems) that influence
application times. The article concludes with a summary of key takeaways
from the data analysis, suggesting that company size, industry, and ATS
are significant contributors to longer job application times.

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**[The 300% Production Problem \|
lbr.](https://leebriggs.co.uk/blog/2023/09/28/300_percent_problem)**:

In this article, the author discusses the 200% knowledge problem and how
understanding both the abstraction and its solution is crucial. They
introduce a new concept called \"the 300% production problem,\" which
requires an expertise in an application, deployment target, and
deployment methodology to successfully deploy applications into
production. The article highlights issues with cloud services,
Kubernetes, microservices, and their complexity, suggesting that
simplicity is key for all parties involved.

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**[The Linux Foundation has practically abandoned
Linux](https://lunduke.locals.com/post/4666420/the-linux-foundation-has-practically-abandoned-linux)**:

The article highlights that Windows 3.1 was not just limited to
Solitaire and Minesweeper as the primary games but also had several
fantastic games of its own era. The author presents a list from \"worst
of the best\" to \"best of the best\", including Castle of the Winds,
Indiana Jones and his Desktop Adventures, SimTower, Incredible Machine
2, Quest for Glory 4, Colonization, Myst, SimCity 2000, Space Quest 4,
Civilization II, and more. The article also mentions the Microsoft
Entertainment Pack as a bonus pick and its significance in trying to
establish Windows as a home operating system and gaming platform during
that time.

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**[GitHub - espocrm/espocrm: EspoCRM -- Open Source CRM
Application](https://github.com/espocrm/espocrm)**:

EspoCRM is an open-source CRM software designed for managing company
relationships, including people, companies, and opportunities. It has a
web application with a single-page frontend and a REST API backend
written in PHP. Users can download the latest release from the official
website and try the demo version. The system supports various database
systems like MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and Traefik installation
options. Users can find detailed documentation for administrators,
developers, and users on EspoCRM\'s website. Contributors need to accept
the CLA agreement before merging their pull requests. The software is
open-source and published under the GNU GPLv3 license.

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**[Download EspoCRM](https://www.espocrm.com/download/)**:

Welcome to our first acquaintance with something pleasant! To know more,
check your email. The download button is used for a different purpose,
and the Agreed CheckBoxes help track user agreement. Initiating the
LeadForm and DownloadPage functions will reveal the correct content on
the page.

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**[GlitchTip](https://glitchtip.com/)**:

GlitchTip simplifies monitoring software by providing a platform to
track errors, monitor performance, and check site uptime. Easier to run
than Sentry client SDKs, it\'s also open-source, allowing modification
and usage. With options for server or hosted deployment and affordable
subscription plans, GlitchTip offers simplicity, affordability, and
freedom through its open-source nature.

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**[No title found](https://github.com/overleaf/overleaf)**:

Overleaf is an open-source online collaborative LaTeX editor that allows
real-time collaboration among users. It offers both hosted and local
versions for personal use or to be run in labs and workplaces. Overleaf
Server Pro is available for enhanced security, administration, and
collaboration features. The system runs on a Phusion base image with
extended services and uses the runit service manager. Contributions are
welcome, and the code is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public
License 3.0.

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**[Many scientists don't want to tell the truth about climate change.
Here's
why](https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2023/10/03/1-5-degrees-celcius-un-climate-change-report-barbara-moran)**:

The article discusses how global warming is expected to pass the 1.5
degrees Celsius target, possibly by the early-to-mid-2030s, unless
drastic measures are taken to reduce carbon emissions. Some scientists
argue that maintaining this goal has become \"magical thinking\" and may
serve as a way for them to stave off despair rather than face reality.
The author suggests that climate experts should present the facts
honestly without fearing public reaction, as people might be better
prepared to make changes if they know what they\'re up against.

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**[The climate model approximation that could fundamentally change the
climate
movement](https://climatewaterproject.substack.com/p/carbon-warming-water-cooling)**:

This article discusses the importance of considering both greenhouse
gases and land degradation effects on water cycles when analyzing global
warming. The focus is on an approximation made in one of the world\'s
first climate models, which may have influenced the current belief that
global warming is solely due to greenhouse gases. It highlights how
different factors like evapotranspiration and land-use change can affect
water cycle dynamics and suggests that considering these effects might
lead to a more accurate understanding of global warming.

Land degradation, through deforestation or wetland loss, reduces
evapotranspiration, a cooling process where plants take up water from
the ground and release it into the atmosphere as vapor. This cooling
effect can potentially offset some of the warming caused by increasing
greenhouse gases. However, most climate models, especially those based
on Manabe and Wetherald\'s convective parametrization, do not account
for these changes in evapotranspiration. As a result, they may
underestimate the cooling effect that healthy ecosystems can have on
global warming.

The article also refers to research by Anastasia Makarieva and her team,
which suggests that Manabe and Wetherald\'s approximation of convection
in their model might be problematic. They argue that the way land
degradation affects water cycle dynamics is not fully captured in
current climate models, leading to an underestimation of the cooling
effects from evapotranspiration.

The article emphasizes that understanding the role of different factors
and how they interact with one another is crucial for developing more
accurate climate projections and making informed decisions about climate
policies. It concludes by mentioning that re-evaluating the
approximations made in past models may be essential to refine our
current understanding of global warming and its causes.

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**[Insurance companies fill their networks with 'ghost'
therapists](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37772394)**:

**ToDo**

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**[Out of 400 therapists in Washington, why just 32 confirmed openings
for new
patients](https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/how-insurance-companies-fill-their-networks-with-ghost-therapists/)**:

This article discusses the challenges faced by patients trying to find a
suitable mental health professional within their insurance network, with
many therapists reporting an inability to accommodate new clients, lack
of availability or referral requirements. It highlights that outdated
and incomplete information on provider directories can contribute to
these difficulties, and calls for the creation of a national directory
to ease maintenance issues and ensure accurate updates. The article also
provides resources for mental health support in Seattle and Washington
State.

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**[\$400 baby monitor vendor demands monthly
subscription](https://www.theregister.com/2023/10/06/miku_baby_monitor/)**:

This article discusses the Miku Baby Monitor, which was acquired by
Innovative Health Monitoring LLC last month. The company has now decided
to charge \$9.99 per month for additional features such as breathing
monitoring and live video. Previously, these features were free for
customers who had already paid a hefty \$400 for the device. This change
in pricing strategy has led to customer complaints and concerns over the
future of connected devices.

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**[roadrunnertwice \| Why Git is
hard](https://roadrunnertwice.dreamwidth.org/596185.html)**:

Julia Evans\' StrangeLoop 2023 keynote addressed the challenges in
understanding and using tools like Git, particularly its confusing
conceptual models and CLI design. The talk identified three main areas
contributing to these difficulties - Git\'s core concepts being
aggressively incompatible with users\' worldview, adoption of non-viable
metaphors, and novice users unable to formulate a plan for what they
want to accomplish. To overcome these challenges, it is essential to
keep hammering on the core concepts, help learners develop their mental
models, and teach the basic workflow.

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**[The Secretive Company That Might End Privacy as We Know It (Published
2020)](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/18/technology/clearview-privacy-facial-recognition.html)**:

This article discusses Clearview AI, a company founded by Hoan Ton-That
that has developed a facial recognition app that can identify people
from a single image taken from the internet. The app uses a database of
over three billion images sourced from Facebook, YouTube, Venmo, and
other websites to identify individuals in public photos, as well as
links to where those photos appear. Despite privacy concerns and some
companies\' restrictions on facial recognition technology, over 600 law
enforcement agencies have reportedly begun using Clearview within the
past year.

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**[Kentucky had an outside-the-box idea to fix child care worker
shortages. It\'s
working](https://www.npr.org/2023/10/06/1203182131/kentucky-free-child-care-day-care-workers)**:

This article discusses how states such as Kentucky are looking for
innovative ways to ensure the child care sector survives amid dwindling
pandemic relief funding. One creative solution implemented by Kentucky
was making all child care employees eligible for free childcare,
regardless of household income. This initiative proved successful as it
helped attract more teachers to the childcare industry and led to an
increase in the number of children receiving state subsidies for
childcare. Other states are now expressing interest in adopting similar
measures.

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**[things i just don\'t like about
git](https://cohost.org/tef/post/3009746-things-i-just-don-t)**:

The article discusses various problems and shortcomings of Git, a
popular version control system. It points out that despite modern Git
maintainers working to improve the system, there are still fundamental
issues. The author highlights issues such as the use of SHA1, multiple
data formats, email addresses in commit messages, two different
mechanisms for features, and lack of support for certain functionalities
like subtree checkouts. They emphasize that these problems make Git
difficult to work with and limit its potential effectiveness.

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**[Life Course Patterns of Prescription Drug Use in the United States \|
Demography](https://read.dukeupress.edu/demography/article/60/5/1549/382305/Life-Course-Patterns-of-Prescription-Drug-Use-in)**:

The article \"Life Course Patterns of Prescription Drug Use in the
United States\" by Jessica Y. Ho discusses patterns of prescription drug
use throughout a person\'s life in the US.

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**[#cancelQuora -- Interesting Authors
Blog](https://interestingauthors.com/blog/experience/quora/)**:

Quora, a new social media site, quickly becomes another platform you
can\'t trust as it turns into a place filled with \"how much can I
make\" questions and promoted content from various industries. The once
promising site has abandoned its original mission of sharing knowledge
and expertise in favor of making money through advertisements. With many
experts leaving the site, it appears that Quora\'s days may be numbered.

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**[Strong Evidence is Common](https://markxu.com/strong-evidence)**:

In this article, the author discusses how prior odds, posterior odds,
and odds ratios play a significant role in understanding Bayes\' Rule.
The example of someone guessing their driver\'s license says \"Mark Xu\"
illustrates that hearing someone say something can provide strong
evidence towards that statement being true. Furthermore, the article
discusses the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) and its implications on
making money in stock markets, as well as the importance of calibration
training to overcome overconfidence bias.

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**[The Architecture of Open Source
Applications](https://aosabook.org/en/index.html#500lines)**:

The article discusses two books on the architecture of open source
applications that provide insights into how software developers think
and tackle design challenges. The books feature various open source
projects, such as visual programming tools, continuous integration
systems, web crawlers, and more, with detailed analysis of their
structures and components. These books aim to help junior, intermediate,
and senior developers learn from one another\'s successes and avoid
common mistakes in software development.

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**[Does Market Timing
Work?](https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/does-market-timing-work)**:

A study conducted by Charles Schwab shows that the cost of waiting to
invest in the stock market often exceeds the potential benefits of even
perfect timing. In a 20-year analysis, Peter Perfect, who timed his
investments perfectly every year, had accumulated \$138,044, while
Ashley Action, who invested her money on the first trading day of each
year without trying to time the market, accumulated \$127,506. This
indicates that the best strategy for most people is not to try timing
the market at all but instead invest as soon as possible, utilizing a
plan appropriate for their goals and risk tolerance. The findings also
suggest that even poorly timed stock market investments are better than
not investing in the stock market at all.

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**[Numbers in Big
Numbas](https://www.omniglot.com/language/numbers/bignumbas.htm)**:

This article discusses counting in Big Numbas, an Oceanic language
spoken on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu. The numerical system uses
different terms and pronunciations depending on the number range. For
instance, \"i-st\" is for one, while \"i-lmsei\" refers to sixteen.
Additionally, there are recordings available for certain numbers, which
users can access by clicking on the appropriate links.

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**[A Repairman\'s View of Portable Minidisc
Recorders](https://www.minidisc.org/repair_info.html)**:

David Popovits provides a comprehensive overview of repairing portable
minidisc recorders in this article. He highlights typical problems and
gives tips on how to avoid them. The main points include using the right
MD, protecting screws from falling out, using high-quality cables, using
proper PSUs, and regularly maintaining the device. Popovits also
emphasizes the importance of being skilled in electronics and mechanics
for replacing parts such as optical block assemblies. The article offers
valuable information for those looking to repair minidisc recorders or
troubleshoot issues they may be experiencing.

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**[GitHub - alipay/fury: A blazing fast multi-language serialization
framework powered by jit and
zero-copy](https://github.com/alipay/fury)**:

Fury is a high-performance, multi-language serialization framework that
supports Java/Python/C++/Golang/Javascript. It uses JIT compilation and
zero-copy technology for up to 170x performance improvement. The
framework offers multiple binary protocols, including object graph, row
format, and more, and is suitable for various scenarios such as
high-performance RPC calls, data transfer, and object persistence.

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**[A more mature take on stateless
Terraform](https://www.bejarano.io/terraform-stateless-critique/)**:

This article discusses the author\'s initial critique and proposal on
why Terraform should remain stateless, based on its need for state to
work efficiently. The article also presents a revised proposal
suggesting that Git could be used as a state backend without significant
changes to Terraform\'s design. While acknowledging that Terraform\'s
state is necessary, the author emphasizes how it could have been
designed in a stateless manner.

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**[New taste: Sweet, salty, bitter, sour, umami and ... ammonium
chloride?](https://newatlas.com/biology/tongue-detects-ammonium-chloride-as-a-basic-taste/)**:

Researchers have discovered a mechanism that allows taste buds to detect
ammonium chloride, leading them to believe there is evidence for a sixth
basic taste. While umami was recognized as a separate flavor in 1990,
adding to the four existing flavors (sweet, sour, salty and bitter),
this study suggests that a distinct saltiness found in popular
Scandinavian and Dutch snacks might indicate a unique type of taste. The
study\'s findings have been published in the journal Nature
Communications.

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**[You\'re not going to like what comes after Pax
Americana](https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/youre-not-going-to-like-what-comes)**:

The article discusses the decline of Pax Americana, the extended period
of relative peace following the end of the Cold War, and argues that the
global order is now in an advanced state of decay. Various conflicts
around the world, such as Hamas\' attack on Israel and Azerbaijan\'s
reclaiming of Nagorno-Karabakh territory, are contributing factors to
this unraveling of the international system. The article suggests that
the rise of China and other emerging powers is leading to a multipolar
world, with chaos being a natural part of that environment. It also
emphasizes the importance of understanding how power dynamics have
shifted in order to effectively navigate future global conflicts.

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**[A Murder Story: Whatever Happened to Interoperability? - The American
Conservative](https://www.theamericanconservative.com/a-murder-story-whatever-happened-to-interoperability/)**:

The article discusses how tech exceptionalism has led to a shrinking
internet dominated by big tech companies, which have been able to buy
out competitors and gain more control over the market through regulatory
capture. It explores how digital technology\'s universality once served
as a check on incumbent dominance, but changes in government regulation
have allowed tech companies to consolidate power without facing
significant competition. The article argues that this concentration has
contributed to a lack of interoperability and reduced the sector\'s
innovation potential.

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**[Subtraction Is Functionally Complete \|
orlp.net](https://orlp.net/blog/subtraction-is-functionally-complete/)**:

IEEE-754 floating point subtraction is functionally complete. This means
that binary circuits can be constructed using nothing but floating point
subtraction. By analyzing the IEEE-754 standard, it was discovered that
a subtraction operation (\$x - y\$) can be considered as a sum operation
(\$x + (-y)\$).

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**[per-core - Without boats, dreams dry
up](https://without.boats/blog/thread-per-core/)**:

The Rust community has been debating the choice of using multi-threaded
executors for async programming by default. Some users are unhappy with
this decision and argue in favor of an alternative architecture called
\"thread-per-core.\" The debate revolves around the pros and cons of
work-stealing tasks to balance work among multiple threads versus
sharing as little state as possible between them. While there may be
performance benefits to thread-per-core architectures, implementing them
might not always be easier than other methods. The debate highlights the
tradeoffs developers need to consider when balancing performance and
ease of implementation in their applications.

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**[Windows Copilot\'s is showing third-party Ads to Windows users -
gHacks Tech
News](https://www.ghacks.net/2023/10/03/windows-copilots-is-showing-third-party-ads-to-windows-users/)**:

Microsoft is set to launch Windows Copilot, an AI-powered feature
integrated into Windows 11, as part of the October 2023 cumulative
update. The feature combines Bing Chat with Windows-specific control
options such as Dark Mode or screenshot capturing. Users can interact
with Copilot through a taskbar icon or keyboard shortcut. Although it
requires an internet connection and may display advertisements, users
can disable the feature if desired.

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**[In this city, the right to own a car starts at \$76,000. And that
doesn\'t include the car \| CNN
Business](https://edition.cnn.com/2023/10/05/asia/singapore-most-expensive-car-license-intl-hnk/index.html)**:

The cost of owning a car in Singapore has reached an all-time high due
to a record increase in the Certificate of Entitlement, with costs now
starting at \$76,000. The quota system, introduced in 1990 to minimize
traffic and reduce emissions, has pushed cars out of reach for the
average resident. Singapore is currently ranked as the world\'s most
expensive city.

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**[Why HTTP/3 is eating the world \| APNIC
Blog](https://blog.apnic.net/2023/09/25/why-http-3-is-eating-the-world/)**:

HTTP/3 is a new version of the HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), which
has been standardized by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). It
addresses issues with the Transport Control Protocol (TCP) and has seen
rapid adoption, particularly among large companies like Google and Meta.
HTTP/3 uses the QUIC protocol for more efficient communication between
client devices and servers, providing a better user experience when
loading web pages or streaming videos.

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**[4 Fast Python Compilers for Better
Performance](https://www.dice.com/career-advice/4-fast-python-compilers-better-performance)**:

The article discusses various Python compilers and their performance in
comparison to the standard implementation, CPython. The authors compared
Nuitka, PyPy, Cython and cx_Freeze on Ubuntu Linux. PyPy proved to be
the fastest compiler with a speed of almost three times that of Nuitka.

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**[Run Your Python Code as Fast as
C](https://towardsdatascience.com/run-your-python-code-as-fast-as-c-4ae49935a826)**:

PyPy is a fast alternative to Python that can improve your code\'s
performance without changing it. Just-in-time compilation allows PyPy to
compile parts of the code just before executing, providing faster
execution times compared to standard Python. It works with most Python
packages and is easy to install and use.

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**[Domestic cat larynges can produce purring frequencies without neural
input](https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822%2823%2901230-7)**:

The article discusses the mechanism behind cat purring, specifically
focusing on the MyoElastic-AeroDynamic (MEAD) principles and Active
Muscle Contractions (AMC). While it is commonly believed that cats
produce their low-frequency purrs through AMC, this study shows that
domestic cat larynges can generate self-sustained oscillations at
typical cat purring rates without neural input or muscular contraction.
The MEAD principle and anatomical specialization in the vocal folds may
be sufficient to explain all types of vocalizations in cats, challenging
the current consensus opinion that AMC is necessary for purr production.

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**[02002-02029 (27 years): By 2029 no computer - or \"machine
intelligence\" - will have passed the Turing
Test.](https://longbets.org/1/)**:

The Significance of the Turing Test focuses on the idea that written
human language can represent human-level thinking. The basis of this
test is that an entity with human-level intelligence is required to pass
it, as determined by a competent judge. This evaluation may cover
various aspects such as understanding basic knowledge, events, personal
experiences, and subjective feelings. Machines are already demonstrating
human-level intelligence in certain domains like medical diagnosis or
financial investment decisions but have not yet achieved the broad
Turing test.

The article highlights the challenge of determining when machines will
match the subtle and supple powers of human biological intelligence. It
suggests that exponential growth, fueled by advances in Moore\'s Law and
other technologies such as three-dimensional computing or brain reverse
engineering, could lead to achieving this goal within twenty to
twenty-five years. However, creating artificial general intelligence
(AGI) might require addressing complex challenges like designing a
system without brittleness, understanding and incorporating emotions,
and providing suitable human or virtual bodies for interaction.

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**[LLMs confabulate not
hallucinate](https://www.beren.io/2023-03-19-LLMs-confabulate-not-hallucinate/)**:

The term \"hallucination\" is inaccurate when describing the behavior of
Large Language Models (LLM) producing false information. A more accurate
description would be confabulation, which occurs when people create
plausible explanations without a factual basis. This behavior resembles
that of LLMs and humans with memory impairments or split-brain
conditions.

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**[Pythagorean Theorem Found On Clay Tablet 1,000 Years Older Than
Pythagoras](https://www.iflscience.com/pythagorean-theorem-found-on-clay-tablet-1000-years-older-than-pythagoras-70934)**:

The article discusses the discovery of an ancient Babylonian clay tablet
dating back to 1770 BCE that contains a formula similar to the
Pythagorean theorem. This suggests that this mathematical concept was
known and used by the Babylonians centuries before it became associated
with Pythagoras, who is credited for discovering the theorem in modern
times. The article explains that there were no original writings from
Pythagoras himself, which made it difficult to separate his
contributions from those of his followers and the school he founded,
leading to the misattribution of this mathematical discovery to him.

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**[Why You Should Never Use the Native .Zip Crypto in
Windows](https://blog.devolutions.net/2020/08/why-you-should-never-use-zipcrypto/)**:

This article discusses a question related to the security of
password-protected zip files. It explains that the ZipCrypto encryption
algorithm used in .zip format is easily cracked, even though it\'s
native to Windows. The author then provides an exploit process using
bkcrack and a simple plain text attack. They also suggest using AES-256
as an alternative for stronger encryption support.

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