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New comment by James72689 in "Solar-based sleep patterns compared to modern norms"

James72689 — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:30:03 +0000

https://archive.ph/XQnHz

Solar-based sleep patterns compared to modern norms

James72689 — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:15:24 +0000

Article URL: https://dylan.gr/1775146616

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48144490

Points: 96

# Comments: 86

How Poor Sleep Drove Me Insane and My Long Path to Recovery

James72689 — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:08:36 +0000

Article URL: https://writing.samsonhu.com/how-poor-sleep-drove-me-insane-and-my-long-path-to-recovery/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48138997

Points: 11

# Comments: 3

My life was changed by four sentences in four books

James72689 — Thu, 14 May 2026 02:57:49 +0000

Article URL: https://sive.rs/4s4b

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48130582

Points: 19

# Comments: 0

New comment by James72689 in "Could You Live Without a Computer? I Can."

James72689 — Wed, 13 May 2026 01:12:45 +0000

https://archive.ph/nklIL

Could You Live Without a Computer? I Can.

James72689 — Wed, 13 May 2026 01:12:45 +0000

Article URL: https://www.thefp.com/p/could-you-live-without-a-computer

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48116696

Points: 3

# Comments: 2

New comment by James72689 in "I hate soldering"

James72689 — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:42:27 +0000

Yes, you are quite correct in the first point. I've also met people who recommend crimping where possible as a safer and cleaner solution.

New comment by James72689 in "I hate soldering"

James72689 — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:35:46 +0000

I agree it seems like it could be fun. I think I am a bit paranoid about the hazardous chemicals and risk of a burns when using a traditional iron. From what I understand reading the comments, it's gotten much smoother with stencils, SMD, ovens, and so on.

New comment by James72689 in "I hate soldering"

James72689 — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:03:09 +0000

Thanks for all the advice! For context, this poem was only partially about soldering. It's also about questions regarding ever-progressing technology on Earth, which I think some caught on to. I did use solder paste and a heat gun with a fume extractor after writing this poem. :)

AI, the Poor, and the Ignorant

James72689 — Fri, 08 May 2026 20:16:16 +0000

Article URL: https://user8.bearblog.dev/ai-the-poor-and-the-ignorant/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48068207

Points: 13

# Comments: 1

I hate soldering

James72689 — Fri, 08 May 2026 07:26:37 +0000

Article URL: https://user8.bearblog.dev/rant/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48059831

Points: 263

# Comments: 225

New comment by James72689 in "iPhone dumbphone"

James72689 — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:45:46 +0000

No, the password sets a strict block.

New comment by James72689 in "iPhone dumbphone"

James72689 — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:40:53 +0000

Alternate solution I haven’t seen anywhere else:

1. Screen time to disable browser, App Store etc.

2. Type random 4-digit passwords until you forget.

3. Use your own Apple account as reset.

4. Remove apple password from password manager. Store in “Notes” app or similar on computer.

5. Lock this app storing password behind mandatory typing of gibberish using Cold Turkey on desktop.

Works well for me.

I will mention that as a younger person who grew up with internet access, I get the feeling that the “just be disciplined” comment often comes from people who didn’t have these addictive habits seared into their minds from an early age or have fought them off and forgotten what it’s like to literally lose control of your actions, especially when its normalized around you.

I’ve noticed a lot of older people don’t see the internet as a threat in the same way as I do, and I envy that.

Living with phones like this is completely unnatural.