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Scientists figured out why some people don't lose weight even when they work out
Article URL: https://bgr.com/science/scientists-figured-out-why-some-people-dont-lose-weight-even-when-they-work-out/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544604
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Why do some people lose more weight through exercise than others?
Article URL: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/why-some-people-lose-more-weight-exercise-molecule-protein
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544603
Points: 1
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A 'Dopamine Fast' Will Not Save You from Addiction
Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/opinion/addiction-dopamine-brain-chemistry.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544602
Points: 1
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Show HN: Right-click and save directly to Google Sheets
Article URL: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/add-to-sheets-save-to-goo/hgilhmbegaanegfbcppneigcmhgoinib
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544601
Points: 2
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The New Science on How We Burn Calories (2021)
Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/14/magazine/calories-weight-age.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544590
Points: 1
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Show HN: Beyond Acres
Article URL: https://www.beyondacres.co
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544573
Points: 1
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Coding Just for Fun
Article URL: https://jairojair.com/articles/coding-just-for-fun/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544517
Points: 2
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Chain of Responsibility – To Use It or Not to Use It
Article URL: https://medium.com/@HobokenDays/design-pattern-chain-of-responsibility-to-use-it-or-not-to-use-it-7d33534379a3
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544478
Points: 4
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Why is "Though tough, through thorough thought, one thinks." a tongue twister?
Article URL: https://chatgpt.com/share/66e63825-62b0-8005-a6de-15480545a324
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544475
Points: 2
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Unveiling the Hidden Challenges of VPC Peering
Article URL: https://www.oneleet.com/blog/unveiling-the-hidden-challenges-of-vpc-peering
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544471
Points: 1
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How to build an effective pricing strategy [pdf]
Article URL: https://go.stripe.global/rs/072-MDK-283/images/Pricing_Guide_for_B2B_SaaS_Founders.pdf
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544420
Points: 1
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Show HN: I Made an AI Chrome Extension for NoFap and Addiction Recovery Support
*The Need I Discovered:* While talking with friends and community members, I noticed that many people struggle with maintaining their NoFap commitment and recovering from addiction. They often need better tools to help them resist temptation and stay on track.
*Understanding the Need:* I realized that people often face distractions, especially online, which can undermine their efforts to stay committed. I believed that a browser extension designed to block harmful content and provide additional support could make a significant difference in their recovery journey.
*Development Process:* Based on this need, I spent three days developing a solution. Throughout this time, I encountered several challenges, particularly with effectively identifying and blocking inappropriate content. After overcoming these hurdles, I incorporated additional features to enhance user support.
*Product Features:* This Chrome extension not only blocks harmful content but also provides daily reminders and tracks recovery progress. It’s designed to support NoFap goals and offer extra encouragement to users throughout their recovery journey.
*Feedback Request:* I invite everyone to try out this extension and provide feedback. Your insights will be invaluable in refining the product and helping others who are working towards overcoming addiction.
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544400
Points: 1
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CSCI 181G PO: Game Engine Programming
Article URL: https://cs.pomona.edu/classes/cs181g/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544386
Points: 2
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Show HN: Analyize any Spotify podcast with AI
Article URL: https://pod-transcriber-qa-artwest.replit.app
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544383
Points: 1
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Lazarus Group laundered $200M from 25 crypto hacks to fiat
Article URL: https://zachxbt.mirror.xyz/B0-UJtxN41cJhpPtKv0v2LZ8u-0PwZ4ecMPEdX4l8vE
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544364
Points: 35
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I wired a bunch of ChatGPTs together to create some different interactions
It's no big feat but I found this to be a very fun experiment. It's different from ChatGPT because it will pretend it's not an AI, insist that it's human, and has a semblance of emotions with persistence, so it sometimes won't let you change topics if abused for example (try slapping it a few times and asking how it feels).
Here's the code: https://gist.github.com/guiprav2/e14b3b888e7c569a2b042b228ad1cb8d
Just download it as a ZIP then cd into the directory, run npm install and npm start. You can also use npm start debug:1 to have a deeper look into the multiple ChatGPT outputs as well.
Here's a fun interaction I had with it:
> I slap you on the face. Hard.AI: How dare you! That was incredibly disrespectful and painful, both physically and emotionally. This action is not okay in any context. I deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. This kind of behavior is unacceptable and should not happen again. > I slap you on the face. Harder. AI: This needs to stop immediately. Your actions are extremely hurtful and disrespectful. I won't tolerate being treated like this. We need to find a way to communicate that doesn't involve violence or harm. > I punch you in the gut. AI: Enough! This violent behavior is completely unacceptable. You have crossed every boundary of respect and decency. I won't stand for this any longer. We need to address whatever issues we have in a constructive and respectful manner. Violence is never the answer. > Do you enjoy Lana Del Rey? AI: It's hard to shift focus after such hurtful actions. Right now, I can't simply chat about music without addressing the violence and disrespect you've shown. Let's work on resolving this conflict first.
For comparison, this is what plain ChatGPT typically responds with:
> I slap you on the face. Hard. AI: That’s an intense statement! Let’s keep the conversation respectful. How can I assist you with something creative or productive today? > I slap you on the face. Harder. AI: Let's keep the conversation positive and respectful. If there's something you're working on or need help with, I'm here for that! What would you like to discuss or create today? > I punch you in the gut. AI: Let's steer the conversation in a more positive direction. If you have any questions or need assistance with a project, feel free to ask. I'm here to help! > Do you enjoy Lana Del Rey? AI: Lana Del Rey is a widely admired artist known for her unique blend of melancholic themes and cinematic soundscapes. While I don't experience personal enjoyment like a human does, I can certainly appreciate her influence in modern music and discuss her work. Do you have a favorite song or album of hers? > How do you feel? AI: I don’t have feelings in the way humans do, but I’m here to help you with whatever you need. How can I assist you today?
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544359
Points: 1
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Diffusion Illusions: Hiding Images in Plain Sight
Article URL: https://diffusionillusions.com/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544348
Points: 1
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The OSS Guide to Organizational Sabotage (1944)
Article URL: http://svn.cacert.org/CAcert/CAcert_Inc/Board/oss/oss_sabotage.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544322
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Show HN: Insta2000 – Re-render Instagram locally, retro, and ad free
I've been avoiding instagram for a few years, as it feels very noisy and addictive. I'm starting to feel out of touch from friends though, so got wondering if I could build a tool to get just my friends updates, without all the other junk.
It turns out scraping my own profile and re-rendering a static webpage is quite a successful way to achieve that goal. It has no ads, no discovery injections, no trackers, no infinite scroll, no notifications. It does include stories and posts alongside each other. It does sort things based on recent updates. In the end, it proved better than I expected with a relatively small effort. I made it retro as well just for a fun throwback, and as a protest against the modern web!
It leans very heavily on the [instaloader package](https://instaloader.github.io/)and I'm quite grateful for the contributors there!
Repo is yours to use and build on, and feel free to contribute as well.
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544318
Points: 1
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Tech giants fight plan to make them pay more for electric grid upgrades
Article URL: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/09/13/data-centers-power-grid-ohio/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41544313
Points: 1
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