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Reflections on Childhood Computing: A Personal Memoir
Susam Pal reflects on their childhood computing experiences after reading a blog post on the same topic. They recall being transferred to a new school at age eight, which surprisingly had a computer lab—a rare feature for its time. The article is a personal, nostalgic memoir about early exposure to computers and the lasting impact of that experience.
susam.net7d agoThree Inverse Laws of AI and Robotics: A Critical Analysis
Susam Pal discusses three inverse laws of AI and robotics, reflecting on how generative AI systems like ChatGPT have become embedded in everyday computing since late 2022. The article explores counterintuitive principles where more advanced AI leads to unexpected outcomes, such as increased human oversight needs, diminishing returns on complexity, and invers
susam.net26d ago
Developer Creates Custom 3D-Printed Slide Rule for Balatro Game Calculations
news.ycombinator.com3mo agoUsing A4 Paper as an Impromptu Measuring Tool for Everyday Situations
The article describes an unconventional measuring technique using a standard A4 paper sheet as an impromptu measuring tool. The author shares personal anecdotes about using this method in various situations where precise measurements weren't critical, emphasizing that while it's neither fast nor accurate by professional standards, it has proven surprisingly
susam.net4mo agoInterview with Susam Pal: Computing and Mathematics Discussion from Lobsters Community
This is a transcript of an interview with Susam Pal conducted by Alex from the Lobsters community, covering computing, mathematics, and related topics. The interview was edited and rearranged for better flow and readability, and this page preserves a copy of the original discussion. The content spans technical topics in computing and mathematics, presented i
susam.net6mo ago
Digital Tools Make Fact-Checking Easier Than Ever
shkspr.mobi7mo ago
A Humorous Take on the Quest for USB-C Charging in Smartwatches
shkspr.mobi9mo agoUnderstanding Heap Allocations in Go with go_allocation_probe
The article discusses the author's creation of a tool called go_allocation_probe to track heap allocations in Go code and identify specific types causing excessive allocations.
scattered-thoughts.net10mo agoExploring the Creepy Theme in the js1024 Competition
The article discusses the js1024 competition focusing on the theme of 'Creepy' and the author's approach to creating demos using JavaScript APIs. It mentions the intrigue of Numbers Stations and their mysterious broadcasts of random numbers and words.
shkspr.mobi10mo agoCreating DIY Hacktoberfest T-Shirts After DigitalOcean's Merchandise Change
The article discusses the author's decision to make their own Hacktoberfest t-shirts after DigitalOcean stopped sending physical merchandise in 2023. The author, a fan of free conference t-shirts, found their old shirts full of holes and decided to create new ones.
shkspr.mobi11mo ago