Author Archives: David K.

The State of Javascript Development

Posted on July 3, 2023 by David K.

Mocked in this article: The pain is barely tolerable when you reach dependencies. So, so many of them. There’s left-pad, the legendary tiny package that broke all internet, collectively causing the amount of pain and drama comparable to the destruction … Continue reading →

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Reddit’s average daily traffic fell during blackout, according to third-party data | Engadget

Posted on June 26, 2023 by David K.

Compared to the website’s average daily volume over the past month, the 52,121,649 visits Reddit saw on June 13th represented a 6.6 percent drop. A day later, that metric fell to seven minutes and 17 seconds, or the lowest that … Continue reading →

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Me and My Impertinent Questions

Posted on June 17, 2023 by David K.

That’s apparently what I get for calling him on conflating two very controversial, yet very different issues, and asking why he would do that. It’s too bad. I mean, I know we have different politics, but he’s a great writer … Continue reading →

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Amazon Locks Man Out of His Smart Home After Baseless Racism Accusation

Posted on June 14, 2023 by David K.

This issue has raised questions about the risks of smart home technology. Source: Amazon Locks Man Out of His Smart Home After Baseless Racism Accusation However, despite clearing the air with Amazon, Jackson’s account was still locked for an entire … Continue reading →

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The Germans Hate Me

Posted on May 30, 2023 by David K.

I’m not clear what about my profile someone in Germany could find offensive, but here we are. I appreciate this notice, and the German law that required it. We should have more of this kind of thing, to reduce the … Continue reading →

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It Happens

Posted on May 18, 2023 by David K.

I have great respect for Jason, but it feels like there’s an important point being elided here. Since her uncle owns it, Musk is accusing the Internet Archive of removing evidence of Taylor Lorenz’s online footprint, for the purpose of … Continue reading →

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ChatGPT, Answering the Serious Questions

Posted on May 16, 2023 by David K.

Can you suggest songs that are similar to Rock Lobster? — Certainly! “Rock Lobster” by The B-52’s is a unique and energetic song with a distinct sound. While it’s challenging to find songs that perfectly replicate its style, here are … Continue reading →

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a Democrat challenging Biden. But what is his platform? | Fox News

Posted on May 13, 2023 by David K.

In announcing his long-shot candidacy for president Wednesday, Kennedy vowed to “end the corrupt merger of state and corporate power that is threatening now to impose a new kind of corporate feudalism on our country.” Source: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. … Continue reading →

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The responsibility is the reward

Posted on May 2, 2023 by David K.

  One of the straightest paths to purpose in life is to take responsibility for something (or someone). Becoming a person whose presence and competence benefits others. For both your sake and theirs. Jordan Peterson calls this the “meaningful burden” … Continue reading →

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Basecamp implodes as employees flee company, including senior staff

Posted on April 29, 2023 by David K.

After a controversial blog post in which CEO Jason Fried outlined Basecamp’s new philosophy that prohibited, among other things, “societal and political discussions” on internal forums, company co-founder David Heinemeier Hansson said the company would offer generous severance packages to … Continue reading →

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