A compilation of significant literary and philosophical works that delve into themes of consciousness, economic systems, and the nature of reality.
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Dan Bulwinkle is a software engineer and robotics enthusiast with a background in cognitive science and computer science. He is professionally interested in augmented reality, machine learning, and cryptocurrency. His current programming tools include Rust, Go, SwiftUI, Postgres, and React.
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5.8Full Self Driving Cars
2025-09-24 • robotics tesla waymo autonomous vehicles ai
The blog post discusses the limitations of autonomous cars, arguing that they cannot be fully autonomous due to the unpredictable nature of real-world environments. The author critiques Tesla's reliance on cameras over Lidar and e...
The author shares insights from their computer science education, emphasizing the significance of course structure and stress levels on student learning outcomes.
Travis Kalanik is seeking tips for a new CEO for eXtremeGammon, drawing parallels to his past search for Uber's CEO. The post discusses the trend of tech companies promoting internal candidates for CEO roles, emphasizing the impor...
The author recounts their journey of building a high-performance home, detailing challenges faced in land acquisition, builder selection, and construction processes. Key decisions included using double-stud walls for insulation, s...
The author recounts a frustrating experience at Home Depot while trying to purchase low voltage wire, highlighting issues with customer service and surveillance technology. The narrative contrasts this with a more pleasant experie...
The author reflects on their decision to delete their Amazon account, expressing concerns about privacy, corporate policies, and the implications of technology on consumer behavior. They discuss their experiences with various tech...
The text discusses the use of public-key cryptography in VPNs instead of long codes, highlighting the security risks and the need for a better solution.
0The Best CEOs Respond
2024-10-18 • career success ceo vision feedback
The text discusses the importance of CEOs responding to customer feedback and the impact of a strong vision on the success of a company. It also highlights the lack of response from some CEOs and the potential consequences of igno...
The text discusses the issue of autocomplete selections changing before the user can tap on them, and how this behavior is seen in advertising. The author questions why engineers and advertisers allow this to happen and suggests t...
0Automate Hotels
2023-04-13 • customer service automation hospitality industry
The text discusses the issues with the hotel experience, such as check-in, discovery, and other problems. It also proposes solutions to automate certain aspects of the hotel experience to improve efficiency and customer satisfacti...
The text discusses the need for government incentives to encourage high performance home building. It highlights the benefits of energy-efficient homes and the potential for government to play a role in promoting environmentally f...
0Ask VCs for Referrals Anyway
2022-05-29 • investors entrepreneurship referral
The text discusses the importance of asking for referrals from investors even if they decide not to invest in a business. It highlights the potential benefits of seeking referrals and the impact it can have on the success of a bus...
The text discusses the ease and efficiency of ordering pizza by phone compared to using websites and apps. It highlights the unnecessary requirements of signing up and providing excess information when using these platforms, and s...
0New Blogging Paradigm: Drafts
2022-01-21 •
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0Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto?
2021-04-01 • cryptocurrency satoshi nakamoto
The text discusses the mystery surrounding the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, and the frustration and entertainment it has caused. The author shares their personal experience and thoughts on the matter, and ...
The author discusses the frequent submissions of 'Y Combinator Bookmarklet' on Hacker News and the reason behind it. He explains how logged-in HN users were inadvertently submitting the bookmarklet page itself and proposes a simpl...
The text discusses the benefits of mergers between companies, using examples of successful and unsuccessful mergers, and questioning why more companies don't merge. It also highlights the prevalence of similar companies funded by ...
0"How Do You Know?"
2019-12-12 • startup entrepreneurship market validation
The author describes his experience in Y Combinator's startup school and the importance of testing the market before making assumptions about a product's success.
0How I Use Streaming Services
2019-11-08 • amazon netflix video streaming hbo disney+
The text discusses the author's experience with streaming services, particularly Netflix, Amazon Prime, and HBO Now. The author describes the rise and fall of Netflix, the original content produced by the service, and the competit...
The author discusses the challenges and flaws of cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin and Ethereum, and the potential for stable coins to be used for day to day transactions. He emphasizes the importance of Bitcoin as a store of...
The author discusses the inconvenience of grocery shopping and the potential for a more efficient grocery delivery service. He suggests that companies should be able to tap into the fixed costs of traditional supermarkets and prop...
The text discusses the potential impact of the Hyperloop technology on urban development, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area. It explores the possibility of creating new cities and improving existing ones through the imple...