MurphyA/hacker-news huggingface dataset:
by lapcat | 2025-05-24 13:44:05+00:00
The nominal subject of the article is "friends", but it appears that the article is best understood as about work friends. Perhaps "allies" would be a more appropriate term? I hope that the author has some work/life balance and can feel the difference between these two categories.

I would define a friend as someone with whom you enjoy spending time. There doesn't need to be a goal except to "hang out". Do you really need a friend to "give meaningful feedback on your projects"? The author's conception of a friend, in the article, feels starkly utilitarian, where friendship is a tool for achieving your other ends rather than an end in itself.

If we interpret friends here as work friends, then I think a little jealousy and zero-sumness is natural. The very first benefit mentioned by the author of rooting for your friends is that it "can improve your career". If your work friend's career improves, but yours doesn't, then doesn't that defeat the (author's) purpose?

> It’s deeply believing that a rising tide lifts all boats.

I deeply believe that this is utterly naive.

It's not inherently false—we could make it true, if we really wanted—but it's empirically false, for the obvious reason that those who are lifted tend to be greedy and want to keep all the gains for themselves. Whether that's because power corrupts, because power attracts the corrupt, or some combination of the two, the problem is that those at the top come to feel that they deserve to be at top, that they're better than those who are not at the top and have been rewarded for their superiority, and thus from their perspective it would almost be immoral to "reward" those below who aren't as "good".
by waonderer | 2025-05-24 13:44:26+00:00
In the army, competitions are not as much of an issue because the goal is not to make more money or mere promotion, but to serve the country. "Dying in the act of war" is not frowned upon but celebrated as a badge.

Opposite to contrary belief, higher rank individuals (except the topmost levels) are at the front line leading the pack. Army personnel have families, but they kill others who also have families — this is not normal for most people. They get desensitised after practice and war in difficult terrains.

I was told by an army lad, his father had instructions to always move forward. If you turn, your own men can shoot you, mistaking you for an enemy.
by SSJPython | 2025-05-24 13:44:47+00:00
There's an excellent book by economist Michael Hudson called "America's Protectionist Takeoff" that discusses how the US used tariffs to promote certain industries in order to compete on the world stage. It was part of Alexander Hamilton's American System. Friedrich List, the German economist that wrote "The National System of Political Economy", used the American System to advocate for the same policies in Germany. Germany eventually adopted these policies and became an economic powerhouse themselves. Likewise, Meiji Japan went so far as to adopt the ideas of Friedrich List's economic policies, which resulted in them becoming a great power in a generation.

Tariffs can work, but only if they are targeted towards certain industries/sectors. They can't just be slapped across the board and be expected to work properly. Furthermore, they must be attached to certain KPIs such as exports (i.e., the ability to effectively compete on the international market). Joe Studwell's "How Asia Works" argues that Japan, Korea, and Taiwan all used tariffs and subsidies to promote their own "national champions". In turn, they forced those companies export their products rather than just sell domestically in order to compete. If they didn't meet those export targets, those companies were cut off from state support. Ha Joon Chang, a Korean developmental economist, likens this to raising a child: you spend their initial formative years supporting them until they are able to support themselves without your help.
by practal | 2025-05-24 13:45:03+00:00
I have not defined any "abstract lattice extension" explicitly; which is nice, why would I need to know about lattices for something as simple as this? It is just a convention I suggest to get a useful Defined predicate, actually. Nobody can stop you from defining mul 0 ⊥ = 0, for example, and that might make sense sometimes.

I would suggest that abstraction logic compares to type theory as Lisp compares to Standard ML; but that is just an analogy and not precise.
by mdaniel | 2025-05-24 13:45:52+00:00
Not "change" but it does seem to be an option https://modelcontextprotocol.io/specification/2025-03-26/bas...

As for the stateless part, they heard you and made sure to bring sessions back to SSE: https://modelcontextprotocol.io/specification/2025-03-26/bas...
by _1tem | 2025-05-24 13:46:28+00:00
As a business owner that uses Cursor, this is a real risk that I worry about (third parties stealing my code). However, the massive productivity benefit of having access to AI tools far outweighs the risk of them copying my business based on the code alone. Besides, AI is making code less and less valuable. My code is not the moat -- the hard part is the network, traction, brand, distributions, etc.
by anileated | 2025-05-24 13:46:40+00:00
> This is why I think it's just a more powerful version of "standard CGI"

It is a subset of CGI, a special case. I have never seen the term “standard CGI”, there is no standard.

> Many AI art creators use tools

Any sources?

> the average person wouldn't be able to replicate the results through a simple prompt

For how long? Do you think what these people post will somehow not be used to train Veo3 and thus make it capable of reproducing it through a simple prompt?
by p_ing | 2025-05-24 13:46:45+00:00
> Architecture Trumps Raw Performance

They're technically correct.

Good architecture would be implementing resiliency, the ability to handle faults in a single node and recover on another. Anyone with a critical project/product relying on a single node to never fail is going to fail.

"Stress tests" like these are neat, at most. Ultimately not useful in production. Maybe useful for said language designers?
by steveBK123 | 2025-05-24 13:46:50+00:00
The weird thing for me is the number of times the word "prestige" turned up in this thread. I don't remember once hearing this word used 25 years ago in high school / college / job pipeline in my friends circle. And some did go onto Ivies, FAANG, HF partners in 20s & retired by 30s, etc.

But it's unmissable how much it is drilled into kids heads now. On some of the job forums I frequent, every other week some kid is asking about "the most prestigious [college / degree / masters program / banking job / bank / team within bank / type of fund / specific fund / specific team within fund].

What's crazy to me is these kids are targeting such a narrow narrow funnel they might as well be asking about "how do I become a quarterback for a team that has won a Super Bowl in last 3 years". Like good luck kid, 1 of those seats opens up per decade (if at all), and theres 100 of you asking about it every week.

To me the whole point of a good college education is that there are thousands to millions of jobs in the field to go after. Why on earth would you fixate on a role that is basically 1-in-a-million?

Part of it is clearly the mentality of kids who have been "on the tracks" since their teens, and having made it thru a 99% rejection college admissions process think they can make into this seats. Which is mathematically literate since even limiting just to Ivys there are 1000-10,000s of you looking for finance jobs each year. So the 1-seat-per-decade fever dream is like a 99.99% to 99.999% rejection rate.
by seec | 2025-05-24 13:47:55+00:00
And that's the fundamental problem with web software, regardless of its technical merit (or lack thereof).

It's crazy that you can pay something for so long but whenever they decide it's not profitable enough, you not only loose access to the hosted ressources but also to the complete usefulness of the tool.

Meanwhile there are people still keeping around computers from the late 2000s. They might not be secure for browsing the web but at least the software can still be useful.

The update everything all the time is such a perverse incentive, tech is gobbling up value that could be better invested somewhere else.
by samlinnfer | 2025-05-24 13:48:43+00:00
It doesn't say bamboo is inherently unsafe, it says due to a shortage of bamboo meeting the required standards (4 years old, 7.5cm for vertical and 9cm for horizontal supports) and construction sites using substandard bamboo as substitute have resulted in collapses in heavy weather conditions.

It's easier just to require steel than to play bamboo police.
by jeroenhd | 2025-05-24 13:48:58+00:00
Many people love Datagrip because it's got the polish and style of Jetbrains' other products. Others hate it and much prefer the more classic designs of DBeaver or the browser UI of PGAdmin.

I think it's worth downloading the 30 day trial and giving it a quick whirl. The people who dislike it seem to get hesitant quite quickly, so I doubt you'd need more than a day to decide if it's for you or not. There are all kinds of cool and fancy plugins you can set up, but I wouldn't bother with that if you decide the UX just isn't for you.

It supports quite literally every database I've thrown at it, which is pretty nice.

The way it support projects is also rather useful to me as a developer. Most SQL tools seem to be focused on being an interface first and maybe having a few SQL files open second, but Datagrip's basis as an IDE makes it very easy to maintain collections of scripts (version migrations etc).

That said, I'm not sure if the 99 bucks (a year if you want updates, though you get a perpetual license for the current version) is worth it. I use it because it's part of Jetbrains' all products pack, which I paid to use other IDEs, essentially giving me Datagrip for free. If you're not already a Jetbrains customer you could definitely give it a go, but the value per dollar it provides is very different.
by roenxi | 2025-05-24 13:49:26+00:00
Policies don't just appear from the aether; it takes quite a big push to get a government to move in one direction or another. They are sedentary beasts by nature. So it is a safe bet that every implemented policy has a number of people who quite like it, but the community that likes it may well be considered fringe up until they prove to have the numbers and get their preferred policy implemented.

Every flavour of economics enjoys some level of widespread support, there are still a bunch of people who profess a commitment to Marxism. Nobody listens to them (hurrah!) but they're still there. If we had Marxists in charge their articles would probably get a lot more traction though because people want to know what is going to happen next. Ditto things like the gold standard, fiat currency, ultra-low taxes, ultra-high taxes, globalism and economic independence strategies.

TLDR; there is probably a strong selection bias here.
by KingMob | 2025-05-24 13:49:29+00:00
> Doesn't make any sense: why would Apple allow an app that's on 2+ billion devices to languish?

Because they can make more money on apps. Like I said in the parent comment you're choosing to ignore.

> There's no evidence of WebKit languishing.

It's pretty well-documented that Safari has been a laggard when it comes to web standards, cherry-picked links aside.
by steveBK123 | 2025-05-24 13:49:49+00:00
My wife was stressed out the other year because what was formerly a title system at her BigCo of A -> B -> C ->D got fragmented even further.

They added some system of "well to get from C to D, there is now C1->C2->C3->C4, and we've classified you as a C3, congrats".

Of course this week out of the blue her boss calls her with the "great news" that she's been "put up for promotion process for C4, but no guarantees"..

Anyway few understand this but even in these types of roles, the compensation bands are very very wide, with overlaps, and differ across departments. So just ask for money over title until your title limits their ability to give you money. You can't eat title.
by lm28469 | 2025-05-24 13:50:32+00:00
Some people have so much money they don't mind investing 10-100m here and there in the hope of making a 10x return. Greed and hype explains a lot of the juicero type of investments.

It says a lot when public services are deteriorating pretty much everywhere while investors blow hundred millions on fruit pressing machines and LLM wrappers
by Balgair | 2025-05-24 13:50:32+00:00
This is going to sound really strange to you and totally glib. Sorry for that, but it'll make sense after.

Read Plato's "Apology," "Crito," and "Phaedo." Yes, in that order.

https://classics.mit.edu/Plato/apology.html

https://classics.mit.edu/Plato/crito.html

https://classics.mit.edu/Plato/phaedo.html

If you know nothing of these dialogs, that's almost better.

I know that some internet rando telling you to read a bunch of Plato is, like, never going to happen.

But on the off chance that you do, the less I tell you, the better. And if you do decide to do this, you can cheat and read along with the sparknotes and use an LLM to help read along too. But do try your best to read it first, then use the other resources to guide you. It'll make more sense after you read them. Again sorry, about this being really strange.

But it is worth your time and effort, I promise you.
by jeroenhd | 2025-05-24 13:52:20+00:00
I think Code has fine git integration, but they way they implement it is just very Microsoft. The UI is very much like the one they use in their professional Visual Studio UI, and whether that's a good thing or not is definitely a very personal choice.

I much prefer JB's git integration, but I wouldn't discount it just because the UI is so completely different.
by K0balt | 2025-05-24 13:52:54+00:00
Photosensitivity in WLCSP parts is not something that was “discovered” by the community.

The data sheets for WLCSP parts specify that the part is photosensitive and often give data on how light can affect the part.

This has been known since the inception of WLCSP, and is treated as a design parameter by responsible engineers.

Chip manufacturers know that bare silicon chips are light sensitive, they are literally made of thousands/millions/billions of tiny solar panel junctions. CMOS imaging tech evolved from exposing cmos memory chips to a focused image. WLCSP chips are basically unpackaged silicon chips.

None of this is a “discovery”. People have been decapoing transistors to use them as photodetectors or solar cells since people started putting metal covers on transistors to protect them from light interference. Early photo transistors were a standard npn part with a windowed can.

If you put WLCSP parts on a PCB that will be unprotected, and photosensitivity is not an acceptable design feature, you are either a hack, or making mistakes like a NOOB and should be supervised by a senior engineer.

It’s called reading the data sheet, before integrating a part into millions of devices. Maybe understanding what a silicon chip is made of and how semiconductor junctions work. It’s a basic engineering responsibility, and failing to do so is an abdication of your duties and responsibilities as an engineer.

Anyway, cool story except I get the definite feel that the article was written or heavily influenced by LLM output, by the pedantic cadence and constant summarization.
by TheChaplain | 2025-05-24 13:54:18+00:00
Was discussing this with a friend, and we came to the conclusion that this pretty much ends trust.

Any clip or photo can be AI generated, nothing can be trusted. Surveillance videos, cop body cams, "leaked", war video clips and so on.

I think it's great that the technology exist, it has huge possibilities, but it is a double edged sword that will without question be used by people with some agenda/greed/belief/ideology/conviction/whatever.
Show HN: KBAI – Build Hybrid AI with Deterministic Reasoning
by ptitov | 2025-05-24 13:54:27+00:00
Hi HN, Wanted to share KBAI, a knowledge-based AI that combines deterministic reasoning with LLMs to deliver accurate, explainable, and fast AI outputs. KBAI solves AI accuracy and explainability by using formalized rules for decision-making and planning, making it ideal for applications that require multiple-step reasoning, like onboarding and support automation, legal contract analysis, and similar tasks.

The Backstory

KBAI was born out of our work on onboarding and support automation for Able CDP. We needed to create tailored setup guides for diverse customers, factoring in their business type, software stack, and setup progress. Initially, we tried using LLMs, but despite endless prompt refinement, they made unpredictable errors. It became clear that many decisions relied on implicit reasoning steps that humans naturally perform but LLMs struggled to replicate consistently. Maintaining complex prompts quickly became unsustainable.

We explored traditional non-ML solutions like Prolog and Z3, but their academic focus and complexity made them impractical for our needs. This led to the creation of KBAI - a practical, application-focused reasoning engine with an intuitive environment for managing rules without coding in obscure languages.

How It Works

KBAI converts natural language rules into a deterministic logical framework, eliminating ambiguities. Users can create, test, and refine rules through a user-friendly web interface, ensuring predictable outcomes without extensive testing. Simply show KBAI how to reason differently once, and it updates the rules from a single example.

While KBAI can function as a standalone reasoning engine—input facts, execute rules, and derive new facts—its primary strength is enhancing LLM capabilities through two integration methods:

KBAI-to-LLM: KBAI generates facts and detailed reasoning chains, which LLMs transform into clear, user-friendly responses. The full reasoning chain ensures transparency and context.

LLM-to-KBAI: When KBAI needs a fact it can’t derive (like extracting data from documents), it can pause, query an LLM for the specific information, and resume reasoning. In this mode, KBAI acts as a fully deterministic AI agent.

This hybrid approach keeps all benefits of LLMs, while ensuring predictability and making its responses detailed and self-explanatory.

Why KBAI?

Accurate Outputs, Instantly: Get precise, fact-checked responses in real-time, reducing errors and boosting user trust.

Use as an API in the cloud or download your knowledge base and engine code for offline use, giving you full control without vendor dependency.

Non-Technical Friendly: Create and modify knowledge bases from a single example, no coding required.

Try It Out

KBAI is live at https://www.usekbai.com/

The last thing to note is that the product is still in its early stages and any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Do you see KBAI fitting into your projects?
by testing22321 | 2025-05-24 13:55:03+00:00
I lived in a place purely heated by a wood stove in the Yukon. It was glorious, easily best heat and nicest feel ever. When it was past -40 I’d get up at 1am to put in more wood, otherwise I’d have to spend 30 minutes in the morning lighting it again.

Places heated with wood stoves are NOT damp or miserable. I loved it. Working on doing it again.
by 6stringmerc | 2025-05-24 13:55:16+00:00
As a person with a lifetime handicap, reading this article with its plethora of examples and debilitating health issues:

Why did this person insist on denying their handicap and status as a disabled person and pursue benefits available to provide for basic needs, if available in Canada or elsewhere?

There are other options than going to the “dark side” as I call an avenue like Horse News.

I’m sure she’s intelligent enough to admit that “reputation management” is a fucked up way of relabeling “propaganda outlet” so it’s more palatable.

Honestly I’ve got no qualms with the smut angle because that’s a long running tradition and readers very much have made it a worthwhile enterprise over hundreds of years.

I do find some odd comedy in taking a position that writing literary pornography is actually the lesser of two evils, morally speaking, in her method of making a living. I won’t be checking out her book because of the pervasive comments about her health issues. I have a far worse one and I rarely bring it up and that’s my choice, as it’s hers to wave the flag or tout overcoming it as some kind of accomplishment to celebrate. I suppose in some ways it is, but personally speaking working for “reputation management” is absolutely distasteful to me and I won’t try to rationalize it, even in the context of physical limitations.
by gus_massa | 2025-05-24 13:55:18+00:00
> For example if you ask a bilingual human what their favorite color is, the answer will be that color regardless of what language they used to answer that question.

It's a very interesting question. Has someone measured it? Bonus point for using a conceal way so the subjects don't realize you care about colors.

Anyway, I don't expect something interesting with colors, but it may be interesting with food (I guess, in particular desserts).

Imagine you live in England and one of your parents is form France and you go there every year to meet your grandparents, and your other parent is from Germany and you go there every year to meet your grandparents. What is your favorite dessert? I guess when you are speaking in one language you are more connected to the memories of the holidays there and the grandparents and you may choose differently.
by formerly_proven | 2025-05-24 13:56:44+00:00
That blog aged very well

> TikTok (business model: "Uber for Vine") is more popular than Facebook (business model: "Uber for Sino-Soviet Propaganda"), presumably because it bypasses the middleman and delivers the content straight from the source. Hackernews debates whether it's just a matter of time before it turns out to be evil, or whether a social-media application targeted at children and operated by a government full of genocidal monsters is and shall remain "fun." Other Hackernews point out that the app, which is operated by a company in which the murderous, barbaric Chinese government has an ownership stake, is mean to fat people.

> Github (business model: "Uber for README.MD") directs its employees to eat its own dog food. Because of Github's acquisition by Microsoft (business model: "Uber for customer abuse"), it turns out that what Github engineers are eating came out of the dog to begin with. Hackernews tries to figure out whether they, as customers of Microsoft's latest desperate attempt to get anyone to use Azure, have any control over their information, or whether they'd be better off remaining with their existing workstation-as-a-service provider, Apple (business model: "Uber for garden walls").
Maxup – A modular ecosystem for youth development using AI
by flippe2gmail | 2025-05-24 13:56:46+00:00
Hi HN

I’ve been developing MAXUP, a modular ecosystem designed to help young people (ages 14–25) grow through structured cycles of training, education, and technical work, all assisted by local AI and smart equipment.

The participants (MAX-MANs) are equipped with a wearable kit (suit + helmet) featuring sensors, EMS, and respiratory control, guided by a personal AI assistant (MAXUP-COACH). They operate in teams of 4 (MAXUP-GROUPs), balancing collaboration and healthy competition.

The goal is to provide an affordable, scalable and modular system that can be deployed in full-size centers, compact “MAX-ROOMs”, or via personal kits. I’ve also started prototyping an open-source version.

Live links:

Site: http://maxup.infinityfreeapp.com GitHub: https://github.com/flippe2/MAXUP Whitepaper: summary & full version available in the repo

Would love your thoughts — especially around architecture, deployment strategies, or hardware simplification.