What is Hackers' Pub?

Hackers' Pub is a place for software engineers to share their knowledge and experience with each other. It's also an ActivityPub-enabled social network, so you can follow your favorite hackers in the fediverse and get their latest posts in your feed.

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Whenever you see what is doing in front of cameras, you must imagine what they're doing where nobody can see them--like in the concentration camps the USA is building. It's easy to read those words and much harder to fathom what they mean; that this is happening in our day and age, in what until recently was believed to be a first world country. "Abolish ICE" doesn't go nearly far enough in my view.

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お土産の文化って日本特有のものなんだと聞いて、参勤交代のときに江戸から物品を持ち帰ったのが発祥かなあと思って調べたらお伊勢参りで持ち帰ったのが発祥っぽかった。​:naruhodonaa:

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⚠️ Update: It's just past midnight in where a widespread internet shutdown imposed before elections remains in place.

The disruption continues to hamper news verification, amid reports that opposition leader Bobi Wine has been abducted by an army helicopter.

Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Uganda from January 8, 2025, to January 16, 2025. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Uganda's connectivity remains normal most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the evening of January 13. The drop in connectivity aligns with general elections. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 17% and 23%, respectively. The chart has a dark background.
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This is probably not going to work, but I'll give it a try anyway.

Who wants to adopt this pet project? :boost_ok:
personal pickup only. It cannot be shipped.

I have this little pet project that has been sitting here for 6 years now. I made it as a prototype for girls day 2020, to teach girls about electronics. Of course girls day 2020 never happened. 😞

Anyway. I spent a couple hundred euros making this thing. There's documentation and replacement parts galore.

For $REASONS I need to get rid of it now. For free.

It's a great project for learning how to code with an Arduino nano, and/or to learn about basic electronics. There's enough material to build a second cube.

I'll probably have to trash the hole thing if nobody wants it 😞

Edit: I'm surprised people are interested 🤩 ... I also have a heavy cardboard box with replacement parts and actually enough parts to build an entire second cube. Also to give away. Ideally to the same person, but if interests differ I'll hand them out separately. Making an 8x8x8 cube is a loooooot of tedious work though!

an 8x8x8 LED cube with blue lights. it has a black electronics compartment with a sticker "code like a girl" and engravings "girls day 2020" on the front. there is also a button to switch animation modes.the bottom of the cube shows a transparent door which can be removed by sliding it out. through the transparent acrylic glass the PCB, Arduino nano and lots of rainbow cables are visible.
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@Em0nM4stodonEm :official_verified: Here's the best I can figure:

  • These stories are often told well, whch means realistic characters in all roles.
  • These stories are meant as morality plays and discussions of tricky concepts. But again, they are told well, so the mechanics of the enemy's interactions make a lot of sense as well.
  • Here's where I think the break is: For Scifi, we often see "This behavior and enabling technology can cause this problem. Be mindful of that." On that SAME situation, TechBro's see "This behavior and technology can enable that control. Take advantage of that."
  • Flipping that, we have "This behavior and enabling technology can help you navigate this problem" , which naturally flips to "This behavior and technology could enable others to escape. Be mindful of that".

The key difference here is which the different viewers see as the desirable role and outcome. We don't want to be in 1984. They want to run 1984.

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AI assistants are the archnemesis
of data privacy.

Because AI models are inherent
data collectors.

They rely on large data collection for training, improvement, operation, and customization.

More often than not, this data is collected without clear and informed consent (from unknowing training subjects or from platform users). This data is then sent to and accessed by a private company with many incentives to share and monetize this data.

By using these platforms, we are encouraging them to collect even more nonconsensual data on everyone. This is an important social responsibility to consider. Choose carefully.

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says eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

Donald Trump has said he will impose 10% tariffs on Nato countries - including the UK, France, and Germany – who have deployed troops to Greenland amid US threats to take over the Arctic island.

trumpstruth.org/statuses/34583

Donald J. Trump: "We have subsidized Denmark, and all of the Countries of the European Union, ...

We have subsidized Denmark, and all of the Countries of the European Union, and others, for many years by not charging them Tariffs, or any other forms of remuneration. Now, after Centuries, it is time for Denmark to give back — World Peace is at stake! China and Russia want Greenland, and there is not a thing that Denmark can do about it. They currently have two dogsleds as protection, one added recently. Only the United States of America, under PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP, can play in this game, and very successfully, at that! Nobody will touch this sacred piece of Land, especially since the National Security of the United States, and the World at large, is at stake. On top of everything else, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown. This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet. These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable. Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question. Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%. This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland. The United States has been trying to do this transaction for over 150 years. Many Presidents have tried, and for good reason, but Denmark has always refused. Now, because of The Golden Dome, and Modern Day Weapons Systems, both Offensive and Defensive, the need to ACQUIRE is especially important. Hundreds of Billions of Dollars are currently being spent on Security Programs having to do with “The Dome,” including for the possible protection of Canada, and this very brilliant, but highly complex system can only work at its maximum potential and efficiency, because of angles, metes, and bounds, if this Land is included in it. The United States of America is immediately open to negotiation with Denmark and/or any of these Countries that have put so much at risk, despite all that we have done for them, including maximum protection, over so many decades. Thank you for your attention to this matter!DONALD J. TRUMPPRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

www.trumpstruth.org · Trump's Truth

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일론머스크가 오픈AI를 고소했는데요. 샘알트먼이 자신에게 사기를 쳤다는겁니다. 일론머스크는 오픈AI의 설립자본을 60퍼센트. 3800만 달러를지원(오픈 ai가 비영리니까 기부) 했고 인재영입, 대외적 홍보나 뭐 초기 전략적 도움 인맥지원등 무형의 지원도 했다는겁니다. 그리고나서 영리기업으로 전환하고 마이크로 소프트와 손을 잡은게 사기라는데요. 딱히 계약서로 기부금을 영리화하면 투자금으로 해준다 이런건 아닌데 이게 왜 사기인지는 샘알트먼이 일론머스크에게 보낸 이메일에 있습니다.

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An important PSA for people who are active on and who, upon hearing that the ICE account was officially verified, are saying: "I will just block it."

Blocking on Bluesky is NOT PRIVATE: it's very easy to see who is blocking any account by visiting sites that list that information.

I took a screenshot from clearsky.app, listing all the accounts that are blocking ICE (I pixelated avatars and usernames for privacy purposes).

The safest bet is to mute (that info is private) 😫

a screenshot of the site ClearSky updating in real time the Bluesky accounts that are blocking ICE. The page reads "U.S. immigration and customs enforcement" blocked by 72233 (accounts) with the date of the block... some seconds ago
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日本のサブカルが大好きな、ベネズエラのゲームクリエーターのインタビュー記事(2017年)。流れてきたので読んでみたらとても良い記事(というか、良い方)だった。今、どうされているのだろう。

『VA-11 Hall-A』インタビュー! 日本のサブカルを下敷きに、ベネズエラの闇が産んだ“真実”のディストピア【TGS2017】(ファミ通.com)
famitsu.com/news/201709/221424

ご無事で良かった。
とはいえ、
「なお同チームは現在ベネズエラにいるわけではなく、Sukeban Gamesの公式サイトによるとメンバーは以前より日本、アルゼンチン、コロンビアなどの世界各地で活動しています。」
ということなので、ストレートに喜んでも良いのかどうか、少し複雑な気持ちもあり。

米ベネズエラ侵攻を受け…『VA-11 Hall-A』のSukeban Games、「メンバーは全員無事」とコメント(Game Spark)
gamespark.jp/article/2026/01/0

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Today is the day! Please get your submissions in. The deadline is in less than 24 hours!

See https://www.
bsdcan.org/2026/papers.html and links therein for instructions.

https://www.
bsdcan.org/2026/papers.html and links therein for instructions.

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뜬금없는 얘기지만 여러분은 유명 장르의 등장인물의 이름이 가족 이름이랑 겹치는 경험 있습니까 저는 모 유명 메이저 웹소설장르의 등장인물 중 하나가 제 부친이랑 성과 이름이 같은 탓에 탐라에 그 친구 연성 들어올때마다 어쩐지 불미스러웠던 경험이 있습니다

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❗ 도움을 청합니다 ❗ 가격대가 적당해보이는 노트북을 찾아서 중요하게 생각하는 사양을 정리해봤는데 스라 여러분의 추천을 받고 싶습니다. 표에 없는 제품도 환영합니다. 저는 소프트웨어 전공이라서 하드웨어는 그렇게 잘 알지 못합니다...🥲 www.notion.so/eatchangmyeo... 🧵

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ppk763j7o2wkinvzuqx4orrb/post/3mbhfi4hvd22p

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내가 오컬트 테마로 글 쓰면 여고생(인 척 하는 무언가)이랑 원래 초자연적 현상에 연 없는데 빚 탕감 때문에 엮인 아저씨 페어 쓰고 싶은데

사실 여주는 초월적 존재가 "나 납량특집 괴담에 나오는 여고생이 하고싶어" 하는 이유로 휘젓고 다니는거라 사실 에피소드 대부분이 이계의 존재들이 접대플레이 하고 있는거고 아저씨는 불운하게 얽혀서 괜히 어른답게 행동하려고 노력하는 그런거

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Creativity is like a muscle. If you want to become more creative, you have to exercise it.

When I was in art school (years ago), we exercised every day to become more creative. Artists have to train to get there too. It's not magic or "talent," it's hard work.

When you use AI to give you "inspiration," you are doing the opposite of that. You are atrophying your creativity muscle.

If you want to become a creator, and become more creative, you should stop using AI entirely. Instead, start training your own genuine creativity. Otherwise, it will eventually dry off completely.

@Em0nM4stodonEm :official_verified: People who have attended CES keynotes for years say this year’s were notably lame and much worse than any past year they’ve attended. Hard to know why, so this is speculation, but I wonder if the AI companies (most of those doing the keynotes) are run by people who have atrophied notably over the last 365 days and now they are quite literally less able to do a keynote.

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@Em0nM4stodonEm :official_verified: Here's the best I can figure:

  • These stories are often told well, whch means realistic characters in all roles.
  • These stories are meant as morality plays and discussions of tricky concepts. But again, they are told well, so the mechanics of the enemy's interactions make a lot of sense as well.
  • Here's where I think the break is: For Scifi, we often see "This behavior and enabling technology can cause this problem. Be mindful of that." On that SAME situation, TechBro's see "This behavior and technology can enable that control. Take advantage of that."
  • Flipping that, we have "This behavior and enabling technology can help you navigate this problem" , which naturally flips to "This behavior and technology could enable others to escape. Be mindful of that".

The key difference here is which the different viewers see as the desirable role and outcome. We don't want to be in 1984. They want to run 1984.

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