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New comment by LiteUser in "Writing by hand is good for your brain"

LiteUser — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:33:23 +0000

That's completely the wrong analogy. It's fairly well established through studies that language acquisition in preliterate kids is improved through handwriting (as opposed to typing or tracing letters).

New comment by LiteUser in "The Three-Second Theft: Why AI Voice Fraud Outruns Every Defence"

LiteUser — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:01:55 +0000

Moon, American, Floyd, Heywood R.

New comment by LiteUser in "How we made hit video game Prince of Persia"

LiteUser — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:19:53 +0000

The most movie-like experience I'd ever had in a video game at the time. Each level was a genuine act of discovery and innovation.

New comment by LiteUser in "Failing grades soar with AI usage, dwindling math skills in Berkeley CS classes"

LiteUser — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:21:51 +0000

Can you cite a source for the claim about "most faithful test predictor"? I'm genuinely curious. I would think high school GPA would be more predictive.

New comment by LiteUser in "Retro-Tech Parenting"

LiteUser — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:56:46 +0000

It hasn't been a problem for us. Our child has a cellular enabled Apple Watch (it has its own phone number). At home, the iPad satisfies all the other needs, and is restricted with Screen Time and Downtime. YMMV (kids are different)

New comment by LiteUser in "Retro-Tech Parenting"

LiteUser — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:53:35 +0000

A few ideas for you:

1. Talk openly and often about how much you hate your phone, how it's addictive, and all the dangers of social media. 2. Consider an Apple Watch with its own cellular plan. This allows them to TXT with friends, call you, and be located in Find Devices. 3. Create a sense of pride in not having a phone. Other parents will openly praise this.

My child doesn't have, and doesn't want a phone. It's been our biggest win as parents.