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Busting the ghost engineers (0.1x-ers)

Nov 25, 2024
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AI's Limitations in Acting

  • Ben Affleck believes AI cannot replace actors, especially regarding nuanced interactions and creative construction.
  • He argues AI excels at imitation but lacks the deep understanding needed for true artistic creation.
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Ghost Engineers

  • A Stanford study, analyzing code from 50,000 engineers, suggests 9.5% are "ghost engineers" contributing minimally.
  • Remote work correlates with a higher percentage of "ghost engineers" (14%) compared to hybrid (9%) or in-office (6%).
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ElectroBun: A New Take on Electron

  • ElectroBun offers a faster, smaller alternative to Electron for cross-platform desktop apps using Bun and Zig.
  • It's currently in early stages, supporting only ARM Macs and lacking essential features like tests and NPM availability.
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