Hacker News: pearlsontheroad

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "Which European countries have the best salaries after taxes?"

pearlsontheroad — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:20:45 +0000

Switzerland is not a member of the European Union.

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "Oracle slashes 30k jobs with a cold 6 a.m. email"

pearlsontheroad — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:44:59 +0000

plus yearly support maintenance

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "Meta and YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction case"

pearlsontheroad — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:37:58 +0000

and the government should tax it accordingly

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "Landmark L.A. jury verdict finds Instagram, YouTube were designed to addict kids"

pearlsontheroad — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:32:25 +0000

Everyone should at least be a conscientious junkie.

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "RIP Orelhao"

pearlsontheroad — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:41:27 +0000

Brazil is sadly saying goodbye to the “orelhão” — the big-ear payphone shown in "The Secret Agent" film poster.

RIP Orelhao

pearlsontheroad — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:41:27 +0000

Article URL: https://www.designative.info/2026/01/12/r-i-p-orelhao/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47507262

Points: 2

# Comments: 2

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "The bridge to wealth is being pulled up with AI"

pearlsontheroad — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:36:14 +0000

The trick is to compartmentalize

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "4Chan mocks £520k fine for UK online safety breaches"

pearlsontheroad — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:07:16 +0000

afaik, prostitution is either legal or partially legal on the majority of Western countries.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries...

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "The strait of Hormuz blockade will strangle US defense industry"

pearlsontheroad — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:16:35 +0000

It should be investigated as a war crime.

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "'The Secret Agent': Exploring a Vibrant, yet Violent Brazil (2025)"

pearlsontheroad — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:35:09 +0000

Having grown up in Brazil in the 70s, I thought the cinematography of "The Secret Agent" absolutely nailed the aesthetics of that era.

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "The New Dark Ages"

pearlsontheroad — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:25:35 +0000

For a serious take on the actual new Dark Age we are currently living in, I'd recommend "The Twilight of American Culture" by Morris Berman. It's no longer about limited access to information. It's about the erosion of cultural values.

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "The Relativity of Wrong (1988)"

pearlsontheroad — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:04:20 +0000

"...when I say I am glad that I live in a century when the Universe is essentially understood, I think I am justified."

Funny how we don't even fully understand what happens when we crack our joints but are certain about how the Universe "essentially" works.

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "The demographic future of humanity: facts and consequences [pdf]"

pearlsontheroad — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:16:13 +0000

In the 70s, under IMF guidance, several governments of 3rd world countries implemented policies of mass sterilization.

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "The Birth-Rate Crisis Isn't as Bad as You've Heard–It's Worse"

pearlsontheroad — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:12:30 +0000

I think it's more that men's share of duties have not adapted to reflect the empowerment of women, combined with a system that continues to penalize women financially for having kids.

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "My grandparents chose to die together, the end chapter of love spanning 70 years"

pearlsontheroad — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:12:35 +0000

A good life deserves a good death.

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "The Problem with AI Welfare"

pearlsontheroad — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:09:55 +0000

This level of materialism is soul-crushing :)

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "A Blacklisted American Magician Became a Hero in Brazil"

pearlsontheroad — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:08:33 +0000

"Firms hire elderly office boys to wait in line at banks and notaries, exploiting federal rules giving priority to anyone over 60."

Retirement Plan Z (if everything else fails): Work as a messenger in Brazil. They're hiring.

The Joy and Freedom of Working Until Death

pearlsontheroad — Wed, 14 May 2025 18:43:46 +0000

Article URL: https://ritholtz.com/2014/02/the-joy-and-freedom-of-working-until-death/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43987885

Points: 7

# Comments: 7

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "The Future Is Too Expensive – A New Theory on Collapsing Birth Rates"

pearlsontheroad — Wed, 14 May 2025 15:48:21 +0000

Agree 100%. Not saying I don't benefit indirectly from public education. In fact, I actually feel good about contributing to the education of my fellow citizens. My comment was related to the insinuation that childfree choice is "too inexpensive". What's next, let's tax childfree people more than parents?

New comment by pearlsontheroad in "The Future Is Too Expensive – A New Theory on Collapsing Birth Rates"

pearlsontheroad — Wed, 14 May 2025 12:10:26 +0000

Funny, not a single mention of the collapse of communities as a possible contributing factor. Strong communities provided support to young parents and also pressured them to have kids.