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  1. AI-fuelled delusions are hurting Canadians (CBC News) (cbc.ca)
    5 points 0
  2. Ask HN: Elixir, Clojure, or CL for specific scaling case?

    Hi hackers, I have a project for which I am trying to figure out what application server I should use. Contenders (I think) are Clojure, Elixir, Common Lisp (on Clack/Woo, most likely). The main heart of the project is…

    2 points 2
  3. Ask HN: Is data science a freelancer-compatible field?

    Hi HN, I'm currently a (very mature) PhD student in CS and have about 20 years experience with Python web/database apps as well as a reasonable working knowledge of C/C++. I'm trying to diversify my work to include more…

    2 points 1
  4. Ask HN: Best compiler/interpreter books in 2023?

    So.. what are the best books to learn compiler and interpreter design nowadays? I'm specifically interested in two areas: compiling to C for making extensions and building interpreters with modern (fast) garbage…

    2 points 0
  5. Ask HN: Best compiler/interpreter books for hacking on Scheme?

    Hello, I'm starting an interdisciplinary PhD in the fall between computer science and music to continue working on Scheme for Max, my open source project that puts a Scheme interpreter in the Max/MSP audio-visual…

    7 points 10
  6. Quebec class-action lawsuit against Facebook over algorithmic discrimination (cbc.ca)
    2 points 2
  7. Show HN: Script and Live Code Ableton Live in Scheme Lisp (youtube.com)

    Scheme for Max is a free and open-source extension to Max/MSP that enables you to script and live-code Max and Ableton Live using s7 Scheme Lisp. You can use s4m for live-coding, building sequencers, generative music,…

    4 points 1
  8. Ask HN: How to best educate artists and musicians on NFT scams

    Hi folks, I am both a programmer/software architect/consultant and a musician/composer/producer. I am growing increasingly concerned with the hype I'm seeing in the music world around NFTs. While I love my non-techy…

    8 points 2
  9. Ask HN: What is the most economic and scalable way to host videos in 2022?

    I'm wondering what the sweet spot is nowadays as I know a couple of startups delivering video content, and at a glance it seems this is costing them more to do than it should through the Paas options they are using. I…

    39 points 33
  10. Ask HN: Best resources for non-video based math self-study

    Hi, I'm doing a Master's in Music Tech and need to get my math up for DSP programming. I'm trying to find good self-paced online courses that aren't video based. I just want to read text. I need to go back to basics…

    8 points 4
  11. Ask HN: How to make soft-realtime schedulers in C?

    Hi, I'm a self taught C (and to a lesser degree C++) coder working in music/audio/sequencing apps, and want to get further under the hood. It's hard to find tutorials or books on how good soft real time schedulers are…

    4 points 1
  12. Show HN: Learn Scheme for Max – Free eBook on S7 Scheme and S4M (iainctduncan.github.io)
    1 points 1
  13. Ask HN: Is a lulu purchase of “On Lisp” legit?

    Hi folks, I'd like to get a copy of "On Lisp". Can anyone verify for me whether purchasing a print of it on lulu.com is legit? As in, does this have Graham's permission and do whatever royalties the lulu system…

    3 points 2
  14. Ask HN: Where to learn real-time scheduler architecture?

    Hi hackers, I'm working on some real time code in a music context, and am looking resources on writing low level soft-real time scheduler engines in C or C++: patterns, data structures, tradeoffs of different…

    3 points 0
  15. Show HN: Scheme for Max – Script and Live Code Max/MSP and Ableton Live (youtube.com)
    2 points 1