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October 28th, 2023 | Friend's Chandler, Matthew Perry, died at 54
Oct 29, 2023
This podcast explores topics such as the video game Uplink, FCC regulation for amateur radio, voxel art editor, digitizing library cards and public transit payment systems, remembering Matthew Perry, debating urban vs. suburban living, and optimizing Gen CCC Allocator in SBCL software.
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- Uplink is a nostalgic hacking simulator game that offers not only fun gameplay but also rich storytelling and unique emotional experiences, with discussions revolving around game design, pattern recognition, and the theory of flow and dopamine balances.
- FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel plans to update amateur radio regulations for faster transmission of messages during emergencies, leading to improved amateur radio communications, with discussions covering technical terms like baud rate and bandwidth limit as well as implications on Morse code, narrowband transmissions, and FCC fees.
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Uplink: A Game with Rich Storytelling and Immersive Gameplay
Uplink is a nostalgic hacking simulator game that not only provides fun gameplay but also offers rich storytelling and unique emotional experiences. The comments section focuses on themes of game design, pattern recognition, and the theory of flow and dopamine balances. Specific games like Uplink, Factorio, City's Skylines, and Stellaris are discussed, along with the impact of randomness and player agency in gaming.
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