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Hacker News Recap

June 26th, 2024 | One Million Checkboxes

Jun 27, 2024
This podcast covers topics such as Figma AI, South Korean malware attacks, portable Forth computers, brain waste disposal, global burnout rates, and advancements in metal printing technology.
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Quick takeaways

  • Shared checkbox system in One Million Checkboxes fosters global participation and community impact.
  • Figma Slides beta version focuses on creativity and collaboration with innovative features like live polls and AI-powered tools.

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The Collaborative Phenomenon of 1 Million Checkboxes

One million checkboxes offers a unique concept where a shared checkbox system allows individual actions to impact everyone participating. By checking a box, users contribute collectively to a communal and interactive effort. Despite having checked zero boxes so far, users engage in a global experience. Discussions in the comments highlighted challenges like server issues and display inconsistencies, with participants suggesting technical solutions such as teaching users to decode patterns and using different grid dimensions.

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