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techlibertarian | 11 years ago | on: U.S. NSA domestic phone spying program illegal: appeals court

A law being a law doesn't mean it's right.

techlibertarian | 11 years ago | on: How I Became U.S. Chief Data Scientist

Am I the only person who doesn’t give a shit about our government having a Chief Data Scientist, a CTO, and every other tech-related position? After what Snowden leaked to the world, the government, including some of these who the government has hired, are trying to convince us to spend a year or two working for the government? They’ve straight up lied to the American people about their capabilities. Why should I want to work for them if scrapping that isn’t within my power?

Also, pushing more people into community college isn’t inherently a good idea. Are people still unaware of the higher education bubble?

techlibertarian | 11 years ago | on: Ask HN: How to cope with depression

> Therapeutic uses would be of known doses in tightly controlled situations - neither of which are available to OP.

I wasn't aware of this and I wasn't suggesting that he go down and buy a hit off of the nearest corner. I was suggesting that OP consider researching alternative methods that are taboo yet effective.

techlibertarian | 11 years ago | on: Ask HN: How to cope with depression

Sleep, exercise, and a good diet are always a great start. I always to look to one of those three things when anything feels off in my own life.

Everyone here is suggesting you take your meds. One alternative that is increasingly popular, especially with depression, are psychedelics. I would suggest Amber Lyon's Reset.me [1] if you're interested in further reading.

Now for the downvotes...

[1] http://reset.me/