I've been thinking that way for many years now, but clearly I've been wrong. Perhaps C++ is the one language to which the issue of excess complexity does not apply.

They did it because a lot of devices running Netflix (TVs, DVD players, etc) were underpowered and Netflix was not keen on writing separate applications. They did, however, invest into a browser engine that would have HW acceleration not just for video playback but also for moving DOM elements. Basically, sprites.

The lost art of writing efficient code...

It becomes defense in depth though, perimeter defense is no longer enough. Thats kinda new.

Another thing that helps is recording your screen for the whole day. Once you start doing review in the evening it will create back-pressure on the monkey brain that jumps to distractions.

Yet another thing is to setup a separate computer. You can browse crapnet as long as you want, but you have to walk to another desk. The back pressure is subtle but has long-term effect and requires very kittke will power.

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The difference is significant for that reason alone. The other reason is that if you’re looking to recruit supporters you will get more of them if you get your ducks in a row. Disorganized ducks impair credibility and create friction.

Not making the distinction between the two is only helpful for the purpose of blowing off steam and the only outcome is outrage fatigue.

A matter of opinion.

It’s also the law of this place, and that is not a matter of opinion.

Is this a real problem? And how do we fix that?

That is until I started using graphite, that solved the problem completely for me. The only trick is to never mix graphite and git history editing.

It’s not clear which way the decisions will go in reality. Past experience suggests that tech companies eventually accommodate local laws, trading complexity of explaining this to customers for complexity of implementing targeted blocking tools.

I usually have the opposite experience. One a model goes off the rails it becomes harder and harder to steer and after a few corrective prompts they stop working and it’s time for a new context.

Society itself may benefit from cohesion or from truth depending on circumstances.

Multi agentic systems appear to have strong potential. Will that work out? I don’t know. But I know the potential there.

Do UI designers think that way?

I imagine some see it as engineering - make things work efficiently for the users. Others see it as art. The outcome will depend on which group gains the upper hand.

This is not a repetitive process. It’s pretty hard to tell apart a visionary from a lunatic until after they deliver an outsized success.