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Brian Greenberg :verified:Programmers Aren’t So Humble Anymore—Maybe Because Nobody Codes in Perl. 🤣 Perl’s intentional messiness and linguistic pluralism forced developers to confront edge cases, inconsistency, and entropy in real time. Today’s tools are smoother, faster, AI‑assisted—but maybe that gloss hides unseen fragility. 🦙TL;DR ⚠️ Perl once powered Amazon, Craigslist, bioinformatics 🧠 Known for “There’s More Than One Way to Do It” 🔐 Its chaotic syntax bred humility in programmers 🔍 Its decline may reflect rising overconfidence in modern tools<a href="https://www.wired.com/story/programmers-arent-humble-anymore-nobody-codes-in-perl/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.wired.com/story/programmers-arent-humble-anymore-nobody-codes-in-perl/</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Perl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Perl</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/SoftwareDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SoftwareDesign</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/ProgrammingCulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ProgrammingCulture</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/TechPhilosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TechPhilosophy</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/devlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#devlife</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/developers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#developers</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/code" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#code</a>

Kalvin Carefour JohnnyI’ve learned that self-hosting should empower, not exhaust. Hosting intentionally is my new strategy. <a href="https://paper.wf/kalvins-journal/my-self-hosting-realizations-and-strategy" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://paper.wf/kalvins-journal/my-self-hosting-realizations-and-strategy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SelfHosting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SelfHosting</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Fediverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Fediverse</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalSovereignty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DigitalSovereignty</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OpenSource</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Mastodon</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/YunoHost" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#YunoHost</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Minimalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Minimalism</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TechReflection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TechReflection</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ServerLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ServerLife</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OnlineStrategy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OnlineStrategy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VPSHosting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#VPSHosting</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DataOwnership" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DataOwnership</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ModerationMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ModerationMatters</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalWellness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DigitalWellness</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IntentionalTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#IntentionalTech</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BurnoutRecovery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BurnoutRecovery</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HostingWisely" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HostingWisely</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SoloInstance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SoloInstance</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TechPhilosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TechPhilosophy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CommunitySupport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CommunitySupport</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalGarden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DigitalGarden</a>

Felicitas MacgilchristAnd it still failed. “Amsterdam followed every piece of advice in the Responsible AI playbook. It debiased its system when early tests showed ethnic bias and brought on academics and consultants to shape its approach, ultimately choosing an explainable algorithm over more opaque alternatives. The city even consulted a participatory council of welfare recipient”<a href="https://www.lighthousereports.com/investigation/the-limits-of-ethical-ai/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.lighthousereports.com/investigation/the-limits-of-ethical-ai/</a><a href="https://social.coop/tags/ethicalAI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ethicalAI</a> <a href="https://social.coop/tags/responsibleAI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#responsibleAI</a> <a href="https://social.coop/tags/techphilosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#techphilosophy</a>

YunaToday, open source reminded me of something strange… Value. I may be a "small" contributor to Nats.io but apparently, that still counts. Who knew?Somewhere in Germany, I received a parcel from the USA. Not tracked by religion, timezone, or bureaucracy, just pure recognition.I build. I ask. I get answers. And I wish more companies understood how rare and precious that is.No SCRUM. No OKRs. Just trust, responsibility, and contribution. A glimpse of what leadership should look like.And last week? In a call, face to face with execs and engineers alike. No hierarchy. Just humans. Refreshing. Disturbing. Beautiful.While giants argue over politics and acronyms, I stand with the product. Because it simply works.A single binary. No fluff. No bloat. Just elegant chaos in perfect order. A tool, not a solution. A playground for the dangerously creative. True engineering isn't loud, it's reliable, boring… and brilliant.<a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OpenSource</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/DevLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DevLife</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/IndieDev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#IndieDev</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/SoftwareEngineering" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SoftwareEngineering</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/CloudNative" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CloudNative</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Minimalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Minimalism</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/DevCulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DevCulture</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/TechPhilosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TechPhilosophy</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Nats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Nats</a> <a href="https://t.l3r.me/users/nats_io" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@nats_io</a>

SRF IRISIRIS Insights I Nico Formanek: Are hyperparameters vibes? April 24, 2025, 2:00 p.m. (CEST) Our second IRIS Insights talk will take place with Nico Formanek. 🟦 This talk will discuss the role of hyperparameters in optimization methods for model selection (currently often called ML) from a philosophy of science point of view. Special consideration is given to the question of whether there can be principled ways to fix hyperparameters in a maximally agnostic setting. 🟦 This is a WebEx talk to which everyone who is interested is cordially invited. It will take place in English. Our IRIS speaker, Jun.-Prof. Dr. Maria Wirzberger, will moderate it. Following Nico Formanek's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. We look forward to active participation. 🟦 Please join this Webex talk using the following link: <a href="https://lnkd.in/eJNiUQKV" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/eJNiUQKV</a> 🟦 <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/Hyperparameters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Hyperparameters</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/ModelSelection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ModelSelection</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/Optimization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Optimization</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/MLMethods" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MLMethods</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/PhilosophyOfScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PhilosophyOfScience</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/ScientificMethod" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScientificMethod</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/AgnosticLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AgnosticLearning</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/MachineLearning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MachineLearning</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/InterdisciplinaryResearch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#InterdisciplinaryResearch</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/AIandPhilosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AIandPhilosophy</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/EthicsInAI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#EthicsInAI</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/ResponsibleAI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ResponsibleAI</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/AITheory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AITheory</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/WebTalk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WebTalk</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/OnlineLecture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OnlineLecture</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/ResearchTalk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ResearchTalk</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/ScienceEvents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScienceEvents</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/OpenInvitation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OpenInvitation</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/AICommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AICommunity</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/LinkedInScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LinkedInScience</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/TechPhilosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TechPhilosophy</a> <a href="https://xn--baw-joa.social/tags/AIConversations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AIConversations</a>

DebbyHave you ever considered how using a minimal Linux distribution can be a form of asceticism? 🌱 <a href="https://www.rugu.dev/en/blog/linux-asceticism/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.rugu.dev/en/blog/linux-asceticism/</a> <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/Linux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Linux</a> <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OpenSource</a> <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/Minimalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Minimalism</a> <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/TechPhilosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TechPhilosophy</a> <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/SelfImprovement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SelfImprovement</a> <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/Asceticism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Asceticism</a> <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/PersonalGrowth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PersonalGrowth</a> <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/ArchLinux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ArchLinux</a> <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/NixOS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NixOS</a> <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/SoftwareFreedom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SoftwareFreedom</a> <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/Learning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Learning</a> <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/TechCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TechCommunity</a> <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/Programming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Programming</a> <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/DigitalMinimalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DigitalMinimalism</a> <a href="https://hear-me.social/tags/Tinkering" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Tinkering</a>

Henry FisherPeople often ask me when <a href="https://dindon.one/@mastogram" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@mastogram</a> will become OpenSource. And when they hear my answer — "never" — their reactions are always amusing. First comes the inevitable "why?", followed by, sometimes, outright indignation: "That's not right!" I usually finish them off with a "joke" about introducing premium features.The funniest part is that those advocating for open-source are almost always software developers — the very same people who go to work and get paid a nice salary for their efforts. And every time, a loud question pops into my head: why on earth should I write my code for free or stand around with a crypto-wallet in hand, begging for spare change?It’s easy to play the office Che Guevara when your paycheck is guaranteed! To those “revolutionaries,” I have just one suggestion: quit your job and test your commitment to pure, unadulterated altruism. No hypocrisy allowed.<a href="https://dindon.one/tags/OpenSourceDebate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OpenSourceDebate</a> <a href="https://dindon.one/tags/SoftwareDevelopment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SoftwareDevelopment</a> <a href="https://dindon.one/tags/DevLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DevLife</a> <a href="https://dindon.one/tags/CodeEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CodeEthics</a> <a href="https://dindon.one/tags/PremiumFeatures" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PremiumFeatures</a> <a href="https://dindon.one/tags/AltruismVsReality" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AltruismVsReality</a> <a href="https://dindon.one/tags/TechPhilosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TechPhilosophy</a> <a href="https://dindon.one/tags/DevHumor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DevHumor</a> <a href="https://dindon.one/tags/WorkAndWorth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WorkAndWorth</a> <a href="https://dindon.one/tags/OfficeCheGuevara" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OfficeCheGuevara</a> <a href="https://dindon.one/tags/notg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#notg</a>

nemo™ 🇺🇦🚀 Just watched Steve Jobs unveil GNU's anti-Apple philosophy! 🖥️💡 It's fascinating to see how open-source ideas challenge the tech giants. Check out the full announcement here: <a href="https://s.42l.fr/eKl8XO8k" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://s.42l.fr/eKl8XO8k</a> 🎥 <a href="https://mas.to/tags/SteveJobs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SteveJobs</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/GNU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GNU</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OpenSource</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/TechPhilosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TechPhilosophy</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Innovation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Innovation</a>

LINUXexpert.orgIn 1997, Eric S. Raymond penned a seminal essay titled “The Cathedral and the Bazaar,” which profoundly influenced the open-source software movement. How well do Raymond’s ideas hold up in the context of 2024’s open-source landscape? <a href="https://linuxexpert.org/the-cathedral-and-the-bazaar-reflections-on-its-relevance-in-2024/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://linuxexpert.org/the-cathedral-and-the-bazaar-reflections-on-its-relevance-in-2024/</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Linux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Linux</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OpenSource</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CathedralAndBazaar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CathedralAndBazaar</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TechEvolution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TechEvolution</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SoftwareDevelopment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SoftwareDevelopment</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EricRaymond" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#EricRaymond</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/2024Tech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#2024Tech</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FOSS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FOSS</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SoftwareEngineering" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SoftwareEngineering</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TechPhilosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TechPhilosophy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LinuxExpert" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LinuxExpert</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TechCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TechCommunity</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ModernSoftware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ModernSoftware</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Innovation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Innovation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TechReflections" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TechReflections</a>

Jesse MillerRandom philosophical thought this am: One of the main reasons security or technical professionals struggle to communicate on business terms is a root epistemological difference in the way they approach problem solving.Technical professionals tend towards deductive reasoning because the systems they work in are typically based on preset rules and problem solving methods (fixed premise), while business professionals deal in forecasting and working with trends that contain a wide variety of unknowns - i.e. mainly inductive approach. Understanding this difference can be a bridge, and can inform how we approach communication with the other group. As an aside, being able to identify the parameters of any given situation you're in, and then intentionally applying an inductive or deductive method (while being aware of the pitfalls of each) is a good skill to have when it comes to general problem solving and critical thinking.For quick primer, see linked video: <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/business" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#business</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/communication" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#communication</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/criticalthinking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#criticalthinking</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/techphilosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#techphilosophy</a><a href="https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-home/alg-series-and-induction/alg-deductive-and-inductive-reasoning/v/deductive-reasoning-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-home/alg-series-and-induction/alg-deductive-and-inductive-reasoning/v/deductive-reasoning-1</a>

addieWonderful reading on the <a href="https://glitch.lgbt/tags/attentioneconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#attentioneconomy</a> and how we all suffer while being made to feel like we want it: <a href="https://sadgrl.online/blog/entries/attention-economy.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://sadgrl.online/blog/entries/attention-economy.html</a> <a href="https://glitch.lgbt/tags/attention" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#attention</a> <a href="https://glitch.lgbt/tags/techphilosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#techphilosophy</a>

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