January 3rd, 2023 | 23andMe tells victims it's their fault that their data was breached
Jan 4, 2024
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This podcast discusses the legacy of computer science legend Niklaus Wirth, potential room temperature superconductors, the development of a Linux-compatible kernel in Rust, the charm of small games, and the debate surrounding the data breach at 23andMe.
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Quick takeaways
Nicholas Wirth's departure is examined, focusing on his influence, contributions, and sense of humor in the computer science field.
The discovery of potential room temperature superconductors is explored, discussing their thermodynamic properties, research credibility, and challenges in replication.
Deep dives
Departure of Computer Science Legend Nicholas Wirth
The departure of computer science legend Nicholas Wirth is discussed, with emphasis on his influence, contributions, and sense of humor. Users also explored topics such as compiler optimization, advancements in programming, and Wirth's pragmatism.
Unveiling Room Temperature Superconductors
The podcast episode explores the discovery of potential room temperature superconductors and the implications for thermodynamic properties. Discussions in the comments highlight the credibility of the research, replication challenges, and practicality of applying these findings.
Maestro: A Unique Unix-like Operating System Written in Rust
A Unix-like operating system called Maestro, written in Rust, is introduced. The discussion centers around its lightweight and customizable nature, support for Linux system calls, and comparisons to other similar projects like Kerla and Redox OS.
This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on January 3rd, 2023.
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(00:38): Niklaus Wirth has died Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38858012&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(02:08): Possible Meissner effect near room temperature: copper-substituted lead apatite Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38853706&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(03:50): Maestro: A Linux-compatible kernel in Rust Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38852360&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(05:48): Making small games, which is fun in itself Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38854596&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(07:39): Understand how transformers work by demystifying the math behind them Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38859976&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(09:39): Cross-platform Rust rewrite of the GNU coreutils Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38851740&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(11:35): Bitwarden Heist – How to break into password vaults without using passwords Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38853058&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(13:38): Linux hits nearly 4% desktop user share on Statcounter Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38853877&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(15:19): 23andMe tells victims it's their fault that their data was breached Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38856412&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(17:01): The drive stats of Backblaze storage pods Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38857396&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
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