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"Michael Orlitzky was sick of the washer and dryer machines in his building. So, he found an alternative to paying."
"CSC did not respond to a request for comment" I can confirm that getting CSC to respond is...difficult. And the app system is way too fragile. I can't remember the last time the actual machines broke down, but *plenty* of times the app couldn't find them. https://hyperborea.org/reviews/apps/cscpay/

"Being a hero is nice, isn't it? You work hard, single-handedly save the day, and your teammates are eternally grateful to you. However, such behavior is, in fact, highly problematic. Let's see why, and what to do instead."

2018 article on how they found ways to do low-light photography with phone optics and sensors by stacking exposures

2018: Humans spontaneously band together after disasters.
Looking back at this in 2024, it's very stark that humans spontaneously band together after *short-term* disasters.

"UI/UX design can contribute to feelings of anxiety and panic. Read how urgency, unpredictability, powerlessness, and sensationalism play a role."

2018: "To those that think there is no value in the arts. To those who believe classes focusing on "soft skills" are useless. Consider "Hamilton.""
"Case in point: fans of Hamilton have delved into theoretical discussions about how history may have been affected had certain events yielded different outcomes. People are eagerly visiting historical sites, and are feeling encouraged to explore their own creativity."

"A simple script for exporting a trusted Mastodon server's domain block list."

Why everyone's so miserable....

52-episode anime adaptation