Hacker News Recap March 15th, 2024 | 'If anything happens, it's not suicide': Boeing whistleblower before death
Mar 17, 2024
Topics include a whistleblower's statement before death, Berlin's techno scene recognition, McDonald's ice cream machine repair rules, self-teaching language models, Harvard academic misconduct, IAM challenges, Nix vs Docker for image building, and Sunlight's certificate transparency log.
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Whistleblower's Eerie Warning
- Boeing whistleblower John Barnett warned his friend, Jennifer, "If anything happens, it's not suicide" before his death.
- This occurred after he exposed unsafe practices at Boeing and faced retaliation.
Berlin Techno's UNESCO Recognition
- Berlin's techno scene is now part of Germany's UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
- This recognizes its cultural significance and role as a haven for marginalized groups.
Freeing the McFlurry Machines
- The FTC and DOJ want to free McDonald's ice cream machines from restrictive DMCA repair rules.
- This aims to enable third-party and self-repairs, increasing competition and lowering costs.