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Hacker News Recap

January 1st, 2023 | Procrastination is connected to perfectionism

Jan 2, 2024
The podcast discusses topics such as Tom Scott's departure from YouTube, the connection between perfectionism and procrastination, DMCA notices misuse, Disney character copyrights expiring, improving pathfinding algorithms for video games, voice cloning technology, comparisons of electric vehicles, deep learning algorithms, and earthquake and tsunami warnings in Japan.
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  • Perfectionism often leads to procrastination, causing delays in assignments and stalling feedback.
  • Standard eBooks is praised for its meticulous attention to detail, including modern typography and well-researched metadata.

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Tom Scott's Departure from YouTube and the Quality of Online Educational Content

Tom Scott, a renowned YouTuber, recently announced his departure from making videos after a decade of creative content. This raised discussions about the perceived quality and accessibility of online educational content, with commenters debating the rise of junk food content and strategies for filtering and managing content feeds. Recommendations for high-quality educational YouTube channels were extensively shared across various fields.

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