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  1. Google is dead. Where do we go now? from circusscientist.com
    203 by tomjuggler 1h ago | | |

    Article: 3 min

    The article discusses the decline in revenue from Google Ads for an entertainment business and explores alternative marketing strategies such as TikTok ads, email newsletters, physical advertising, and branching out into new product sales.

    • 50% decrease in revenue over 3 months
    • Dependence on Google Ads for leads
    • Exploration of TikTok and Instagram ads
    • Email newsletter strategy
    • Physical advertising at a market
    Quality:
    The article presents a real-life scenario with clear, non-biased information.

    Discussion (153): 26 min

    The comment thread discusses the decline of Google Adwords' effectiveness for small businesses and explores how AI might replace traditional advertising methods. Opinions vary on whether this is due to a shift towards social media platforms or if it's symptomatic of broader changes in the open web. The conversation also touches on potential new marketing strategies, such as using chatbots and vertical, shortform video content.

    • Google Adwords is no longer effective
    • AI will replace traditional advertising methods
    Counterarguments:
    • The death of Adwords is a symptom of the decline of the open web and rise of social media platforms
    • AI will be used for marketing, with chatbots and vertical, shortform video being key areas to focus on
    Business Marketing
  2. Static Allocation with Zig from nickmonad.blog
    136 by todsacerdoti 5h ago | | |

    Article: 36 min

    The article discusses the implementation of a Redis-compatible key/value server called kv in the programming language Zig. It focuses on static memory allocation during initialization, which allows all memory to be requested and allocated from the OS at startup and held until termination. The author explores how this technique can lead to more stable systems with simpler designs that are easier to maintain and reason about.

    This technique can lead to more stable systems with simpler designs that are easier to maintain and reason about, potentially influencing the development of high-performance applications in various industries.
    • Exploration of static memory allocation during initialization to improve system stability and maintainability.
    • Use of io_uring for asynchronous I/O in managing connections.
    • Custom implementation of connection handling, command parsing, and key/value storage with static allocation.
    Quality:
    The article provides a detailed explanation of the implementation process and its benefits, without overly sensationalizing or promoting specific outcomes.

    Discussion (72): 23 min

    The comment thread discusses static allocation, its benefits and drawbacks, especially as implemented by TigerBeetle. Opinions vary on the technique's applicability across different contexts, with some praising its use in embedded systems for predictability and simplicity, while others argue it may not be suitable for most applications due to varying resource needs over time. The thread also touches on marketing efforts in spreading new coding techniques and the trade-offs between sharing knowledge versus keeping it as a competitive advantage.

    • Static allocation is a common technique in the embedded world but less known in typical 'backend web server' environments.
    • TigerBeetle's approach has been adopted and can be beneficial for performance, simplicity, and maintainability.
    Counterarguments:
    • Static allocation may not work in most applications due to varying resource needs over time.
    • Dynamic allocation is easier to teach and use, making it more popular among developers.
    Software Development Programming Languages / Systems Programming
  3. Flame Graphs vs. Tree Maps vs. Sunburst (2017) from brendangregg.com
    62 by gudzpoz 2d ago | | |

    Article: 13 min

    The article compares different file system visualization tools: Flame Graphs, Tree Maps, Sunburst, ncdu, and du. It discusses the pros and cons of each tool for visualizing disk space consumption in Linux systems.

    The choice of visualization tool can affect the efficiency and effectiveness of system management tasks, potentially impacting user productivity in IT operations.
    • Flame Graphs provide a quick overview of disk space consumption with long labeled rectangles.
    • Tree Maps offer more detailed information but require mouse-over to access, making it harder for first-glance comparisons.
    • Sunbursts are visually appealing and use polar coordinates, which can make size comparison difficult.
    • ncdu provides ASCII bar charts showing one directory level at a time.
    • du lists file sizes in human-readable format without visual representation.

    Discussion (12): 2 min

    The comment thread discusses various data visualization tools for disk space management and hierarchical data representation. Opinions vary on preferences between Flamegraphs, WizTree, SpaceSniffer, Treemaps, Icicle charts, and nested bar graphs like TreeSize. The discussion is generally positive with a few counterarguments presented.

    • Flamegraphs are more interpretable
    • Interactive flame graphs for large trees
    Counterarguments:
    • All of these suck. Use nested bar graphs like TreeSize and it’s instantly obvious what your biggest hitter is for any particular nesting level.
    • Treemap is the densest/most accurate information source on a per px basis. Flamegraphs are pretty good but with a fixed Y and variable X your box area is inaccurate, and it wastes a fair amount of plot space with the non-flame area.
    Computer Science Data Visualization
  4. Left Behind: Futurist Fetishists, Prepping and the Abandonment of Earth from boundary2.org
    16 by naves 2h ago | |

    Article: 1 hr 3 min

    This article explores the intersection of prepper culture and accelerationist ideologies in contemporary American society, focusing on how these trends reflect broader cultural anxieties about environmental collapse, economic instability, and social upheaval. It examines the rise of luxury prepping, the role of reality TV shows like 'Doomsday Preppers,' and the motivations behind high-profile figures' investments in space exploration and futuristic projects. The article also discusses the implications of these trends for societal resilience and the potential for a secular Rapture among those who embrace technological solutions to impending global disasters.

    These trends may lead to increased societal division, as those who embrace technological solutions to global crises are pitted against those who seek more traditional or communal approaches to resilience and survival. They also highlight the potential for a secular Rapture among certain segments of society.
    • The Left Behind series, a Christian apocalyptic novel, reflects the rise of prepper culture.
    • Preppers are building bunkers, stockpiling resources, and creating structures to survive potential disasters.
    • Reality TV shows like 'Doomsday Preppers' have popularized the idea of preparing for end-times scenarios.
    • High-profile figures such as Elon Musk invest in space exploration projects, suggesting a belief that Earth is unsalvageable.
    • Accelerationist ideologies propose embracing and accelerating societal collapse to bring about radical change.
    Quality:
    The article provides a balanced analysis of prepper culture and accelerationist ideologies, presenting both sides of the argument without endorsing any particular viewpoint.

    Discussion (5):

    The comment thread discusses environmental concerns, societal choices, and Rapture beliefs. It highlights the potential impact on global competition after a large population loss due to the Rapture, with differing views on how countries might be affected.

    • The concentration of wealth and overconsumption lead to environmental ruin.
    • People have chosen poorly in terms of societal values and priorities.
    Counterarguments:
    • In the event of the Rapture America is doomed. How is a country that loses 60% of its population supposed to compete with the Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Shinto, etc... countries that were almost untouched?
    Society ,Culture,Technology,Politics,Economics
  5. The Future of Software Development Is Software Developers from codemanship.wordpress.com
    52 by cdrnsf 2h ago | | |

    Article: 13 min

    The article discusses the future of software development, arguing that large language models (LLMs) like AI coding assistants will not replace programmers. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding computational thinking and logical precision in programming, which is a skill that cannot be easily replicated by current AI technologies.

    • Large language models are not replacing programmers, as they lack the ability to understand, reason, and learn like human programmers.
    • The hard part of computer programming is turning human thinking into computational thinking with logical precision.
    • Historical cycles have shown that predictions about technology ending the need for programmers have been wrong.
    Quality:
    The article presents a well-reasoned argument with historical context and technical insights, avoiding sensationalism.

    Discussion (19): 5 min

    The comment thread discusses various opinions on the future role of AI in software development, with concerns about the capabilities and limitations of AI models. There is a debate around whether AI will replace human programmers or improve safety metrics in aviation. The community shows moderate agreement but high intensity in their discussions.

    • The hard part of programming is converting human thinking into computational thinking
    • AI models are expensive and may not replace programmers completely
    • AI tools can make simple tasks more efficient but lack economic understanding
    Counterarguments:
    • AI models can improve safety metrics but have limitations
    • There is a guaranteed cap on how far LLMs can go due to the dilution of good training data
    Software Development Programming Languages & Tools, Artificial Intelligence
  6. List of domains censored by German ISPs from cuiiliste.de
    194 by elcapitan 3h ago | | |

    Article:

    The article is a list of domains that have been censored by German ISPs, providing information on how to check if one's internet service provider (ISP) has blocked these sites and ways to potentially bypass censorship.

    • Domains censored by German ISPs listed
    • Instructions on checking if one's ISP has blocked specific sites
    • Methods to potentially bypass censorship
    Quality:
    The article provides factual information without expressing any personal opinions or biases.

    Discussion (74): 14 min

    The comment thread discusses various aspects of internet censorship and legislation in Germany, focusing on DNS blocking methods to combat piracy, comparisons between German privacy laws and US constitutional rights, and debates around the effectiveness and ethics of such measures.

    • DNS blocks are effective in combating piracy
    • German legislation is not as draconian as perceived
    Counterarguments:
    • Criticism of the effectiveness of DNS blocks
    • Counterpoint to claims about German legislation being draconian
    Internet Legal/Regulatory, Technology
  7. Which Humans? from osf.io
    18 by surprisetalk 2h ago | | |

    Article:

    The article provides advice on how to prevent potential issues related to personal connections and networks.

    • Run an anti-virus scan on personal devices
    • Identify and manage misconfigured or infected devices in a shared network

    Discussion (10):

    The comment thread discusses a scientific paper on cultural bias in large language models, with concerns about ignoring cross-cultural diversity and WEIRD bias. There is debate over the relevance of the abstract to current LLMs.

    • The existing literature ignores cross-cultural diversity in human psychology.
    • LLMs' responses to psychological measures are an outlier compared with large-scale cross-cultural data.
    Counterarguments:
    • WEIRD is totally fine, and W is totally for Western and not White.
    Internet Security
  8. All Delisted Steam Games from delistedgames.com
    111 by Bondi_Blue 2h ago | | |

    Article: 3 hr 57 min

    This Internet post lists delisted Steam games, providing details about each title and the companies associated with them. The page is organized alphabetically by game name, with options to filter by title prefixes.

    • Provides a comprehensive list of 1,038 delisted Steam games.
    • Each title is accompanied by the companies it relates to.

    Discussion (36): 9 min

    The comment thread discusses various reasons for games being delisted, primarily due to licensing agreements expiring or developers/publishers folding. It also highlights that once a game is owned by someone, they can still play it but not purchase it anymore. The community generally agrees on the topic with moderate debate intensity.

    Games Video Games, Delisted Titles
  9. Show HN: Aroma: Every TCP Proxy Is Detectable with RTT Fingerprinting from github.com/Sakura-sx
    37 by Sakura-sx 4d ago | | |

    Article: 10 min

    Aroma is an innovative method for detecting TCP proxies through RTT fingerprinting using Fastly Custom VCL.

    Enhances security by enabling detection of TCP proxies, potentially aiding in the prevention of malicious activities and unauthorized access.
    • Does not rely on IP intelligence for detection.
    • Uses Fastly Custom VCL to gather TCP RTT data.
    • Scores proxies based on the ratio of minimum TCP RTT to smoothed TCP RTT.
    • Can detect Cloudflare WARP, which acts like a UDP => TCP proxy.

    Discussion (23): 8 min

    The discussion revolves around a tool designed to detect TCP proxies by analyzing minimum and smoothed TCP RTT values, with Fastly Custom VCL used for data collection. The method is praised but also critiqued for potential false positives, especially with non-TCP proxies.

    • The score is calculated by dividing tcpi_min_rtt by tcpi_rtt, with different thresholds indicating various levels of proxy usage.
    Counterarguments:
    • False positives are possible, especially with non-TCP proxies or under certain network conditions.
    Computer Science Network Security, Computer Vision
  10. High-performance C++ hash table using grouped SIMD metadata scanning from github.com/Cranot
    30 by rurban 5d ago | | |

    Article: 8 min

    This article introduces a high-performance C++ hash table that utilizes grouped SIMD metadata scanning, surpassing state-of-the-art solutions in terms of speed and efficiency for large-scale operations. It provides an overview of the implementation details, usage examples, performance metrics, and the underlying technology behind its design.

    This technology could significantly enhance the performance of applications that rely on hash tables, leading to faster data processing and improved user experience.
    • Uses grouped SIMD metadata scanning to optimize memory access patterns.
    • Offers a trade-off between insert overhead and lookup efficiency.
    • Provides an API reference with detailed methods for insertion, lookup, and statistics.

    Discussion (10):

    The comment thread discusses the efficiency and optimization of hash tables in Rust, comparing quadratic probing to linear probing. There is a debate about the practicality and utility of the discussed project, with some suggesting it might be a prototype or niche solution.

    • Hashbrown already does this optimization
    Counterarguments:
    • The project might be a prototype with niche utility
    • Claude, the author, may not fully understand the topic
    Computer Science Data Structures & Algorithms, High Performance Computing
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