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2 years ago
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on: Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger dies aged 99
Genuine question: why is there such an outpouring of love for him? I know he was a very successful investor, but what beyond that has garnered him the adulation of so many people?
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2 years ago
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on: Charlie Munger – Feeling Like a Victim Is Perfectly Disastrous
Many people are overweight by choice in the same way alcoholics or crack addicts are addicted to substances by choice. There are very powerful chemical and subconscious factors at play that make it incredibly difficult to exercise one's will. That semiglutides are proving to be remarkably effective at helping people both make better dietary decisions as well as reduce substance use, should tell you that the problem isn't as simplistic as you've made it out to be.
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2 years ago
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on: After OpenAI's blowup, it seems pretty clear that 'AI safety' isn't a real thing
I don't mean to be facetious in any way, but how does AGI/ASI protect itself from humans simply pulling the plug?
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2 years ago
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on: Opal Tadpole – A webcam for laptops
Echoing this. A bit miffed they've invested in an entirely new product without fixing the software issues of the C1.
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2 years ago
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on: Ask HN: How do I start over at 37?
How do I realistically compete with those who are younger, more nimble, with impressive educational & professional backgrounds? The startup world seems to be far more of a status game nowadays than when I fell in love with it 15 years ago. What does someone with 0 social capital to open doors do, especially at this age?
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3 years ago
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on: Ask HN: Trauma has broken me. Nothing has worked. Alternatives to suicide?
Why is my post flagged?
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3 years ago
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on: Ask HN: Trauma has broken me. Nothing has worked. Alternatives to suicide?
Have you tried MDMA?
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3 years ago
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on: Ask HN: Trauma has broken me. Nothing has worked. Alternatives to suicide?
Expectations (of being an adult with baseline ability to be effective and manage life's responsibilities)
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3 years ago
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on: Ask HN: Trauma has broken me. Nothing has worked. Alternatives to suicide?
I see this advice a lot and it is incredibly overwhelming to execute. "Quit snacking" alone is a monstrous task.
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3 years ago
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on: Ask HN: Trauma has broken me. Nothing has worked. Alternatives to suicide?
I'm diagnosed with CPTSD and tried ketamine-assisted therapy for over a year. It certainly helped with awareness and introspection, but has done nothing for actual behavioral modification, sadly. Willing to give MDMA a try but afraid to go underground for it.
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3 years ago
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on: Ask HN: Trauma has broken me. Nothing has worked. Alternatives to suicide?
Fear of failure, of making wrong decisions, being a poor husband, an ineffective adult, of being screwed over and manipulated as I often have been due to my naive and overly trusting nature.
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3 years ago
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on: Ask HN: Trauma has broken me. Nothing has worked. Alternatives to suicide?
I was raised in an Orthodox Christian church, and I blame it for much of the parental authoritarianism and shame I was subject to, although I do recognize that is more an institutional thing than it is the philosophy. I at times wish I had discovered the religion later in life like you did.
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3 years ago
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on: Ask HN: Trauma has broken me. Nothing has worked. Alternatives to suicide?
Thanks, but I don't need a nice chat; I need a longterm solution.
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7 years ago
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on: HN, I need your advice, really badly
If there are any glaring areas of ignorance you can shed light on, I’d be very grateful.
In terms of growing balls and taking charge: I know this needs to happen but I’m worried about acting out emotionally against my interest.
