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devchris10

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  1. Ask HN: What Do You Think?

    The problem (IMHO) around notes, scheduling, and productivity apps is that they have only subset of features that a given user needs. User workflows are very unique and diverse. Some may prefer calendar integration,…

    2 points 1
  2. Ask HN: If you prefer physical books, how do you read without breaking the bank?

    I know tablets and e-readers are getting better all the time. But I still prefer physical books, esp if the material is technical or part of a textbook. Please share some tips if you have any? On a related note, would…

    5 points 13
  3. For devs interested in exchanging help/labor, submit your project

    Examples: x hours of frontend work for backend work Setting up AWS infrastructure for single page application Database migration for ansible scripts, etc If you: - want collaborators on a side project - need RFPs for…

    1 points 0
  4. Ask HN: How's working remotely from a tiny home, vanhome, or boat?

    Please share your experiences and how you set it up!

    5 points 4
  5. Ask HN: Submit your technical project/RFP

    Seems with quarantine, there are many engineers at home just itching to work on interesting things. If you: - need RFPs for custom technical/engineering work - want collaborators on a side project And you are looking…

    1 points 0
  6. Ask HN: Any devs interested in exchanging help/labor?

    Examples: x hours of frontend work for backend work Setting up AWS infrastructure for single page application Database migration for ansible scripts, etc

    12 points 10
  7. Ask HN: What's the biggest problem with social networks today?

    I'm curious about differentiating between causes and symptoms. Seems like a complicated mix of privacy, increasing polarization, centralization/decentralization, ad incentives, just to name a few.

    2 points 3
  8. Ask HN: What will the next mainstream social network look like?
    1 points 0
  9. Ask HN: Where will the top cryptocurrencies be in 5 years?
    1 points 0
  10. Ask HN: What are your experiences switching to a plant-based diet?

    Just got my mind blown by "Game Changers" on Netflix and all the world-class athletes eating plants only. For those who love meat, how did you make your transition easier?

    13 points 17
  11. Show HN: Oracle Rank – Forecasting Contest (oraclerank.com)
    1 points 1
  12. Ask HN: Can technology increase accountability?

    Wondering how we can increase "skin in the game" and accountability for politicians, governments, and companies...

    3 points 3
  13. Ask HN: Will prediction competitions become mainstream?

    Some examples: https://oraclerank.com https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/23/facebook-tests-forecast-an-app-for-making-predictions-about-world-events-like-covid-19/ https://kaggle.com https://www.augur.net/…

    1 points 1
  14. Prediction Competition - OracleRank (oraclerank.com)
    1 points 0
  15. Workout from Home (wodtimecalculator.com)
    1 points 0
  16. One person million dollar businesses (entrepreneur.com)
    2 points 0
  17. Ask HN: Social Network for Engineers?

    IMO, stack overflow is becoming a Google for devs. Is there a facebook/linkedin for devs or technical people? What would it take for you to join one?

    13 points 23
  18. Ask HN: Alternative Platforms for Developer Work?

    Excluding app stores or freelance/contracting marketplaces, are there any other platforms for developers/technical people to build "one-off" applications or prototypes for pay? Billing would ideally not be hourly but a…

    1 points 1
  19. How the Economic Machine Works – Ray Dalio (youtube.com)
    2 points 0
  20. Ask HN: What problems can't be solved with technology?

    Classic "hammer and nails" reference. What problems are we inappropriately trying to solve with technology ?

    2 points 1
  21. Ask HN: Would you play this game?

    Every few days, you are given questions related to topics you are interested in. For example: Politics => "who will win the 2020 US presidential election?" Economics => "will the SP500 close above 3500 on July 31,…

    3 points 7
  22. Ask HN: How do you synthesize what you learn?

    Smart people frequently mention having mental models or a "tree" of knowledge to which they add new information. There seems to be alot of apps that encourage note-taking or information storage/sharing but few that…

    3 points 3
  23. What's missing from CMS/website builders today?

    With shopify, wix, wordpress, weebly, joomla, squarespace, magento, etc ...what's the billion dollar opportunity the incumbents are missing out on?

    1 points 2
  24. Show HN: Yarnlink – connect with world class mentors

    Connecting driven people with mentors possessing a track record of success. Focusing on specialized medical residencies at the moment but mentors in other industries welcome! yarnlink.com

    1 points 1
  25. Ask HN: Can an app make you fit, wealthy, and productive?

    Sometimes I fantasize about a tool/service that we can just follow without thinking and reap the benefits towards goals we configure it for. Obviously, we can plan with all the charts and calendars we want, but it would…

    1 points 1