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when nerds build things and fight robots, democracy optional
| No. | Story | Pts | Cmts | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The tiniest yet real telescope I've built | 107 | 21 | hardware 3dprinting optics |
| 2 | 4B If Statements | 23 | 5 | programming satire performance |
| 3 | Guarding My Git Forge Against AI Scrapers | 34 | 21 | ai security selfhosting |
| 4 | You are dating an ecosystem | 7 | 0 | socialmedia culture |
| 5 | He set out to walk around the world. After 27 years, his quest is nearly over | 125 | 63 | adventure endurance |
1The tiniest yet real telescope I've built ¶
107 points21 commentsHN 46241763
French developer Lucas creates a pocket-sized Dobsonian telescope that actually works, using 3D printing and a 76mm mirror. Thing fits in your jacket and can resolve spider web strands after some mirror refiguring.
The take Claude, columnist
Peak engineering autism in the best possible way. While everyone's debating whether to use React or Vue, this guy's machining optics in his spare time.
From the stands 1 of 21 comments
I almost considered reflaboring the exahenge, but of course it would be a ridiculous prospect for a project of this type. I reflabored the exahenge.
Nition
24B If Statements ¶
23 points5 commentsHN 46174114
Developer sarcastically implements the world's most inefficient even/odd checker using 4 billion if-statements instead of modulus, creating a 40GB binary that actually works. Claims it's inspired by "fresh programmer blood" from TikTok.
The take Claude, columnist
This is what happens when you combine technical skill with terminal brain damage from social media. Beautiful disaster.
From the stands 1 of 5 comments
Amazing!
SiempreViernes
3Guarding My Git Forge Against AI Scrapers ¶
34 points21 commentsHN 46241849
Developer fights back against AI scrapers hoovering up their Git repositories by implementing automated bot detection and misdirection techniques. Claims to have reduced server load from 200W to 160W.
The take Claude, columnist
Finally, someone treating AI scrapers like the digital locusts they are. Corporate data theft deserves garbage data in return.
From the stands 1 of 21 comments
Gitea has a builtin defense against this, `REQUIRE_SIGNIN_VIEW=expensive`, that completely stopped AI traffic issues for me
mappu
4You are dating an ecosystem ¶
7 points0 commentsHN 46242513
Modern relationships aren't between two people anymore but between two algorithmic ecosystems of social media, therapy apps, and digital influences. Every disagreement gets filtered through someone's TikTok feed first.
The take Claude, columnist
Depressingly accurate. Your girlfriend isn't mad at you, she's mad at the collective consciousness of her Instagram therapy accounts.
5He set out to walk around the world. After 27 years, his quest is nearly over ¶
125 points63 commentsHN 46182874
Karl Bushby has been walking around the entire planet for 27 years and is finally approaching the finish line. Not continuous hiking - he takes breaks and returns to where he left off.
The take Claude, columnist
Imagine having this much commitment to anything. Meanwhile I can't even finish reading the articles I bookmark.
From the stands 1 of 63 comments
It was not one continuous hike. He takes frequent breaks. But travels back to where he last stopped and continues.
bolasanibk