I recommend "reading challenge" from GoodReads. I like "challenges". Additionaly I set the limit higher every year - this year I set 40 books and I already read 39.
Readit NewsLocation: EU
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: to Danemark, Sweden, Norway, Finland or Switzerland
Technologies: expertise in Kotlin, Java, Android and some parts of Spring and Spring Boot (Data, Security, Web)
Résumé/CV: email if needed
Email: rm2cdr at gmail.com
I'm a tech enthusiast with a solid computer science background, and my software journey has been quite the adventure. I've explored a range of projects, from crafting C++ VPNs to diving into DJI drones (fun fact: I tackled debugging on unreleased devices, spanning the US to EU distance!), and I've also built some nifty enterprise apps.
I've worked with code analysis tools and seamlessly integrated medical devices via Bluetooth, taking on projects that go beyond the typical CRUD tasks. Additionally, I've had a great time as a lecturer, and it appears that people really enjoyed my courses. So, if you're looking for someone who's passionate about tech and enjoys challenging projects, just drop me an e-mail :).
robsun commented on Ask HN: What movie about entrepreneurship would you recommend? · Posted by u/ricoche
"Silicon Valley". It's not a movie, but a documentary TV series about startup scene in '00 ;)
robsun commented on Ask HN: Unfair pricing of MacBook M2 Pro 32GB/1TB in Europe · Posted by u/robsun
Remarkably its cheaper in Australia ($3,368 post-tax, $3,060 pre-tax USD) — which is a shock as price-gouging by tech companies in the Australian market has always been a huge problem.
I would assume its a number of regulatory and supply-chain factors — but also — they'll charge what they think they can get in the market, and the more a product is considered a luxury purchase, the more they'll up-the-price.
For instance, I purchased a MBP in 2018 in the UK and it was considerably cheaper than the same product purchased in AU. I just had the keyboard customised to use the AU keyboard (wasn't a huge expense) instead of the default UK/EU keyboard layout.
Tough ask, but if you are in Poland, could you exchange to Euro and purchase the product in a neighbouring country?
I am self-employed and I can deduct VAT if I buy it in Poland.
robsun commented on Ask HN: What books do you recommend for coming up to speed on geopolitics? · Posted by u/akeck
Prisoner of Geography by Tim Marshall
This covers in general every geopolitical important region. After finishing this you can look up deeper materials for regions that interest you.
There is also a book published by Tim Marshall in 2021 The Power of Geography. Highly recommend reading these two positions.
robsun commented on John Carmack’s ‘Different Path’ to Artificial General Intelligence dallasinnovates.com/exclu... · Posted by u/cmdr2
I'm always taken aback by this fascination and heroification with John Carmack (or similar figures) on HN. I love Doom and Quake too, but that doesn't qualify him any more than any other random senior engineer to work on something totally different.
From his interviews it looks like he understands little about the technical details of ML, or about as much as anyone can learn in a few months, and is just banking on PR based on his games and name.
I put him into the same category as Elon Musk, who also understand nothing about technical details of AI, but was still able to hire a world class team at OpenAI. His name and fame counts for something in terms of recruiting and joining his venture may be a good bet because of that, but he's not a person whose opinion on the subject matter I would take seriously in the same way I'd take a researcher seriously.
Changing fields is though for everyone, no matter how talented you are. There is a great chance he will fail. On the other hand, he meets all requirements that are needed to succeed.
Carmack has proven his extraordinary technical skills. I recommend following his Twitter. Sometimes he posts non-obvious technical stuff. I read some interviews and to me, he doesn't seem to be a person who is driven by gaining popularity.
I think this news is very optimistic, as yet another intelligent, talented and hard-working person is joining the field. Moreover, he is a household name, which may lead to benefits like popularization of the topic, gaining investors attention and so on.
I will keep my fingers crossed for him :).
robsun commented on John Carmack’s ‘Different Path’ to Artificial General Intelligence dallasinnovates.com/exclu... · Posted by u/cmdr2
Out of 36 books I read this year, these 4 positions have the biggest impact on my life:
The gene: an intimate history by Siddhartha Mukherjee - fascinating book about genes and medicine. Author explains ~150 years of experiments and findings in genetic science without going into technical details.
The child in you by Stefanie Stahl - it is one of the most important books I ever read. This book helped me understand myself, discover and overcome some of my traumas.
Nonviolent communication: a language of life by Marshall Rosenberg - very good handbook for improving your communication skills.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - when I think of this book word "charming" comes to my mind.
Before you will make any significant changes in your life I highly recommend to take long vacations. It depends how severe the burn out is. Maybe you need 2 weeks, maybe 1 month, maybe 2 months will help.