andrew3019's comments

andrew3019 | 5 years ago | on: An AI can simulate an economy millions of times to create fairer tax policy

> was 16% fairer than a state-of-the-art progressive tax framework studied by academic economists.

I wonder how fairness was measured.

andrew3019 | 5 years ago | on: I sold my side-project for $30k

> You can find many workarounds using automation services like IFTTT and Zapier. Because I was unhappy with all solutions,

andrew3019 | 5 years ago | on: The Case of the Top Secret iPod

> My guess is that Paul and Matthew were building something like a stealth Geiger counter.

The secret project doesn't seem to be a stealth Geiger counter. The custom iPod they created had complex data recording and storing features, excessive for a Geiger counter. The device was probably made to intercept WiFi data, which makes more sense to secretly record.

andrew3019 | 5 years ago | on: Intel ousts its chief engineer, shakes up technical group after delays

> Intel said it is reorganizing its technology, systems architecture and client group. Its new leaders will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Bob Swan.

This is similar to Apple in 1997, when the CEO was ousted and Jobs stepped in as interim CEO to restructure Apple's product line. Maybe this will be Intel's comeback?