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Explore why criminalizing gaslighting is so complex, which countries have made psychological abuse a crime, and why civil court is often a more viable path for victims.
An analysis of why Git became the dominant version control system, exploring the crucial roles of GitHub, network effects, and the Linux kernel in Mercurial's decline.
Explore strategies for addressing a colleague's overuse of unedited, low-quality AI in user communications, from direct confrontation to a subtle inquiry about company policy.
A deep dive into the common frustrations of modern software development, from declining documentation quality and complex tooling to the double-edged sword of AI-generated code.
Discover practical strategies for introducing young children to computers that foster creativity and agency, from building custom games and setting up controlled Raspberry Pi environments to the value of low-tech, imaginative play.
Discover various parental control methods discussed by parents, including DNS filtering (Cloudflare, NextDNS), PiHole, Apple MDM, and crucial warnings about certain tools and kids' ingenuity.
Exploring community speculation on Jony Ive and OpenAI's potential new AI hardware, from screen-less wearables and voice control to holographic interfaces, amidst strong skepticism about its necessity and the role of hype.
Explore diverse strategies and resources for learning robotics in 2025, from hands-on kits and ROS to AI integration and 'from scratch' projects, as discussed by the Hacker News community.
A parent seeks solutions for providing an 11-year-old with safe, controlled access to Wikipedia and LLMs. The discussion covers platform recommendations, DIY tools, and system prompt strategies, alongside a debate on the necessity of such controls.