How to Make Your Code Reviewer Fall in Love with You · mtlynch.io
mtlynch.io/code-review-love/Updates about my life and what I learn about creating software
We Had the COVID-19 Vaccine the Whole Time
nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/12/moderna-covid-19-vaccine-design.htmlYou may be surprised to learn that of the trio of long-awaited coronavirus vaccines, the most promising, Moderna’s mRNA-1273, which reported a 94.5 percent efficacy rate on November 16, had been designed by January 13.
Is Trump Trying to Stage a Coup? - The Atlantic
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/12/trumps-farcical-inept-and-deadly-serious-coup-attempt/617309/Acting as if Trump is trying to stage a coup is the best way to ensure he won’t.
How I read books: a guide on how to learn | by Denys Zhadanov | Dec, 2020 | denzhadanov
denzhadanov.com/how-i-read-books-a-guide-on-how-to-learn-a943123a4aebDisclaimer: I’ve spend hours researching this topic and simplifying things for you.It gets a bit nerdy, but if you apply these techniques -> your life can change. Instead of reading 100 books, it’s…
The coming war on the hidden algorithms that trap people in poverty | MIT Technology Review
technologyreview.com/2020/12/04/1013068/algorithms-create-a-poverty-trap-lawyers-fight-back/A growing group of lawyers are uncovering, navigating, and fighting the automated systems that deny the poor from housing, jobs, and basic services.
Aerosols: Why Is the Risk of Coronavirus Transmission so High Indoors? | ZEIT ONLINE
zeit.de/wissen/gesundheit/2020-11/coronavirus-aerosols-infection-risk-hotspot-interiorsWhenever people gather in closed spaces, the infection risk climbs. Our interactive tool shows how the coronavirus spreads. Find out how safe your environment is.
We read the paper that forced Timnit Gebru out of Google. Here’s what it says | MIT Technology Review
technologyreview.com/2020/12/04/1013294/google-ai-ethics-research-paper-forced-out-timnit-gebru/The company's star ethics researcher highlighted the risks of large language models, which are key to Google's business.
Brexit stems from a civil war in capitalism – we are all just collateral damage | Brexit | The Guardian
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/nov/24/brexit-capitalismTo one sort of capitalist, the insecurity and chaos that Brexit will bring is horrifying. To the other, it is highly profitable
Zoomquilt
zoomquilt.org/The infinitely zooming image.
Psychology of Code Readability | by Egon Elbre | Medium
medium.com/@egonelbre/psychology-of-code-readability-d23b1ff1258aBy no means should this be regarded as truth, but rather a model that I’ve found extremely helpful in understanding and finding better ways of writing code. I think one of the things every programmer…
Can You Get Coronavirus Inside a Restaurant? - The Atlantic
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/11/can-you-get-coronavirus-inside-restaurant/617151/The risk of catching the coronavirus is much higher indoors.