itszachnotzak

Imminently unemployed software engineer

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2024-03-12 11:14:31

Back up and running on gossip.

2024-03-12 11:06:05

2023-12-21 03:58:51

https://open.substack.com/pub/graymirror/p/a-techno-pessimist-manifesto?r=b3uo7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

2023-12-21 02:50:35

If AI gets to the point where there are no need for jobs anymore, particularly knowledge work. What incentive is there for people to learn anything anymore?
(FWIW I do not consider ChatGPT and the like to be really AI. For me AI == AGI)

2023-12-20 19:12:44

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The main thing for me is that there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes in terms of building tools that help make nostr work. It's still early, and there are many niches that can be filled/solved.

2023-12-20 16:06:20

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tU9a5lGxAfRx9XL2V1DH7?si=00c9842284af4bb2
@npub1jlr…ynqn another sweet episode with @npub1acg…p35c
A lot of cool insights from some of the developers building nostr.
Thanks for making these.

2023-12-20 14:10:31

If you say GM too much, bad actors could triangulate which timezone you live in.
https://image.nostr.build/d082361deee4eeed6bef4ddcaca5ceb5d6b23dce98fd33ddf4634c1c8a89df3c.webp

2023-12-20 02:31:17

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Ugh, I'm so dumb. You can self-host.

2023-12-20 02:27:50

Regarding web wallets like Mutiny, couldn't an ISP simply block access to the site?

2023-12-20 02:21:43

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The answer: I do not have to have sats in a wallet to receive payments.
Source: https://blog.mutinywallet.com/mutiny-wallet-signet-release/
This is for the signet wallet, but I am assuming it also applies to the main wallet

2023-12-20 02:18:43

Let's say I am using a wallet like Mutiny, but I have no sats. Can I still request payments? Or would I have to have sats in it to be able to do that?

2023-12-19 18:55:54

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5f7pelFc4grknDaL9zil2r?si=226ca2ace76748d9
Awesome episode with @npub1az9…m8y8
First I've heard of esp32, and eager to go buy and tinker with one.

2023-12-19 18:19:34

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I thought I saw a debate on nostr at one point about it. But it would have been a long time ago.

2023-12-19 18:19:08

Why isn't .NET more popular for things like nostr? Is it a trust issue?
I know there are a few relays that use it.
I don't use .NET, I have dabbled in it. It just seems to be pretty versatile.

2023-12-19 17:52:29

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Likewise. I figure I am already will to accept responsibility for myself, and I can slowly scale out how much responsibility I can take by managing services for friends and family.

2023-12-19 17:50:44

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I though so. I knew you can generate an onion address but I am not educated on how they actually work under the hood.

2023-12-19 17:40:18

Are there any work arounds to IP addresses? Or rather some other method for finding devices on the internet beside IP?

2023-12-19 16:03:55

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I have people I care about who are like you describe. I would love for them to care more, but they simply don't.
So I've started to reframe myself as a service provider, and gently encourage them to try out things I self host.
It's not a perfect example of this but: I did get most of my family to join Signal this way.
As an additional point, another thing is people are highly resistant to change. In my experience so far, you can get them to change pretty much once.
For example, once I learned about simplex I tried to get them to switch to that, but no joy.

2023-12-19 01:51:35

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Fedora has something similar to MicroOS called CoreOS:
https://fedoraproject.org/coreos/
But doesn't really seem to be as flexible as microos from what I can tell. But I don't see why you couldn't do the same thing with it.

2023-12-19 01:50:13

Went down an OpenSUSE rabbit hole today. Specifically MicroOS.
Seems to me the trend of containerization continues. MicroOS is immutable and can be configured to run GNOME or KDE, so it can serve as a very lightweight option for daily driving. Plus it has automated updates. Every time you boot it has a maintenence window where it tries to update.
All of your applications can be run via containers like flatpak.
If you're a developer you can use docker (or podman) to build your applications. Heck you can run entire development environments in containers with dev containers.
I have even discovered tools that allow running terminal applications in containers.
I'm only running it in virtualbox for now, but might consider using it for a purpose built development machine.
Dev Containers: https://containers.dev/
CLI Containers: https://containertoolbx.org/
OpenSUSE MicroSO: https://microos.opensuse.org/
Podman: https://podman.io/
Flatpak: https://www.flatpak.org/

2023-12-19 00:21:53

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https://image.nostr.build/76d4dd0bcbd88bd23efda8b0e54381937f3dc67f670590735ab1da9686db986c.gif

2023-12-18 17:35:25

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On yea, a chunk of my stack is in custody. lol. Which is another reason to just nuke it while I can and start over.

2023-12-18 17:33:34

Contemplating nuking my stack. I think for good reasons.
1. 100% KYCd
2. I have nothing in lightning.
Not looking for pity. I made my bed. I will lie in it.
Just feel like I'm fucked as is, and it's just best to cut my losses and start over from scratch.
Starting over only solves #1. #2 I'm just fucked (granted, I can just pay the fees to open a channel or use some other L2)
- I can use a non-kyc exchange on round 2
- I can buy an apollo 2 (or two) to home mine.
- figure out a way to provide value to people and accept BTC. (lightning
This last point is dumb, but I have it so no point in lying to myself about it:
I kind of want to stay poor? The whole "have fun staying poor" attitude that seems to be very prevelant doesn't sit right with me. I don't want to be apart of it, I don't want to be around it. It's one of the lamest things I see come from bitcoiners. Things like this make them on par with ethereans, IMO.
But, If your right and rich at the end of the day, who cares?
again, stupid.

2023-12-16 23:59:22

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The answer is yes, at least one:
https://tgfb.com/podcasts/thank-god-for-nostr/

2023-12-16 23:58:14

Are there any nostr related podcasts?

2023-12-16 22:53:47

I feel useless, rn. Mostly because I can't really contribute anything to Nostr or BTC. Other than using it, I guess. If that can even be considered a contribution.

2023-12-15 18:46:28

Any pointers on how to keep up with everything going on with bitcoin?

2023-12-15 16:39:39

I forgot how much people these days dislike self-deprecation.

2023-12-15 16:27:48

Another reason I like Nostr, I have discovered, is that it's much closer to real life. On NOSTR I have no friends. In real life–I also have no friends. I greatly enjoy that I can so closely simulate my status quo in the real, digitally.

2023-12-15 16:06:00

#nevent1q…vdh7
One of the reasons apple is (was?) successful is they hide away a lot from end users. My parents are diehard apple fans for this very reason. So any non-custodial self-custody solution would have to have this level of hand holding. I have some doubt that you can have both hand-holding and non-custodial.
I can't recall where I read this story about Steve Jobs. It was during a design meeting for some tool on Mac and he says to his design team he wants users to click one button and the task they are trying to do gets done. Anything more than clicking one button is almost too much for some people.
Go to any store with self-service kiosks (McDonalds, Dunkin' Donuts, etc.) and watch how everyday people (with all due respect) struggle even with tools like that.
Granted, you can argue that these things might not be designed well. Fair enough. But I doubt it would be merely bad design.

2023-12-15 01:56:35

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Constrast NOSTR with something like Urbit. Nostr, anyone can run a relay, anyone can build a client, etc. There are little to no barriers to entry. Urbit, on the other hand, has a ton of barries to entry. It's relatively hard to setup, get access, etc. There is a clear heirarchy built into the design. It's that way on purpose to preserve quality of members.
Interestingly enough Urbit is built on Ethereum.

2023-12-15 01:52:34

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I can't remember where I heard it, but all networks can only degrade. (It was probably Yarvin)

2023-12-15 01:50:37

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I guess technically "take off" is relative. For the people that use it, it might. But normies, not so much.

2023-12-15 01:49:09

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Just doing my my part to continue the tradition of making bold predictions based on 0 evidence and that's what everyone else is doing.

2023-12-15 01:47:59

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Part of the reason nostr is such nice place is that most people here share values. If other groups make their way on here it will stop being that.

2023-12-15 01:45:17

Random prediction based on nothing, a pure shot in the dark:
Nostr will never take off. Bitcoiners will use it, build cool shit with it, etc. Most normies will get herded into digital fiefdoms (well, they already have)

2023-12-12 02:28:47

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This applies to the internet also. Nuke as many social media and other services as possible. It's only anecdotal evidence, but I notice I experience much more general happiness now that I use the internet a lot less. I have linkedin and nostr, and even those I only use occasionally.

2023-12-11 23:22:11

@npub1sg6…f63m do you like pie? If so, do you have a favorite?
I am a sucker for apple pie.

2023-12-11 22:59:41

Can someone explain to me why I would want to have a home miner? As I currently understand It would be very unlikely for me to actually mine a block as a solo miner.

2023-12-11 22:53:06

@npub1xts…kk5s is there a test flight app for damus on andriod I can download?

2023-12-11 22:49:18

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because it's my money, and I need it now!

2023-12-11 22:44:49

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"Don't you understand!? It's for the good of the pet population!"

2023-12-01 23:28:28

My biggest fear right now is losing all my BTC due to poor opsec.
- using a computer connected to the internet to sign transactions
- kyc exchanges (swan)
I mean I'm not that afraid. It will be a good experience if you can believe it.
It's just the starting over from zero that spooks me. If I restart at all.

2023-12-01 17:57:10

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Never mind, it resolved itself.

2023-12-01 17:50:31

I'm using Gossip client, and my nip-05 has a strike through it. I set up everything as described in different guides.
Does anyone have any pointers? What information do you need from me?

2023-12-01 17:42:25

My next nostr project will be to host my own nostr relay. I've settled on strfry, it seems like it is widely used so resources will be more available.

2023-12-01 17:21:48

I think I'm finally nip-05 verified. Although I'm not being very good with Opsec since I'm tying this my IRL identity.

2023-12-01 17:07:41

How expensive is streaming video? Like if I were to host my own streaming platform for example. How much would it cost? And what techniques could I use to reduce costs?

2023-12-01 17:00:06

What is the name for getting ratio'd on nostr?

2023-11-30 22:05:33

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I have quite a few interests:
- heavy equipment operation.
- welding.
- plumbing.
- electrician.
- general contracting.

2023-11-30 22:03:05

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Would love to get some advice. I often think about leaving tech and moving into blue collar jobs, any guidance would be appreciated.
The biggest thing is the money. I make really good money, which makes it really hard to leave. I have a house too.
I know I will have to take a pay cut to switch careers.
I'm also 35yo.

2023-11-30 22:00:40

How many blue collar type people are on here?

2023-11-30 03:18:41

So thanks, Nostr. For keeping me humble.

2023-11-30 03:18:20

This is also a blessing of things like rejoining Nostr again. It's humbling because there are so many programmers on here shipping some really interesting tools. I can barely wrap my head around some of it. It's humbling because how much I don't know is so apparent.

2023-11-30 03:15:18

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https://suckless.org/ has been a big source of inspiration for me. Because so much of what they build is simple and elegant. Purpose built. Good.
The more I work on stuff like this, the more frustration I feel in my day job. Because I feel like I do is contribute more shit software to a shit software saturated world.

2023-11-30 03:13:38

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Some of the topics I struggle with right now are things like pointers and memory management. I've never had to do these things because I have historically been a web developer.

2023-11-30 03:12:19

I've been reading up on C the last few weeks. So far I am enjoying it. It's hard. I am not a formally educated progammer so learning C has highlighted to me a lot of these gaps.
One thing I like about C is the same thing I like about Go: Very small lexicon.
I know C is dangerous and all, but I think that is a plus in a way. Because it forces you to be smart with your code. Like drawing with pen instead of pencil.

2023-11-30 01:27:38

https://simplex.chat/contact#/?v=1-4&smp=smp%3A%2F%2Fh--vW7ZSkXPeOUpfxlFGgauQmXNFOzGoizak7Ult7cw%3D%40smp15.simplex.im%2F6pnzrj2q-JT82Gykmjdaq7roNrTSFy8E%23%2F%3Fv%3D1-2%26dh%3DMCowBQYDK2VuAyEA68xNbuJpqPfp87B5xbz-9tWf_o-UWe4sq23PR35H9Sg%253D%26srv%3Doauu4bgijybyhczbnxtlggo6hiubahmeutaqineuyy23aojpih3dajad.onion

2023-11-30 01:24:21

Nostr is much damn fun.

2023-11-29 01:38:37

Is random strangers redundant?

2023-11-29 01:38:23

This is why nostr is so theraputic. I can just shout into the void at random strangers.

2023-11-29 01:37:42

I buddy was telling me that I am a man wading against the tide. Because of BSD and I'm learning C.

2023-11-29 01:36:25

Been doing a deep dive into the BSDs. I feel like a freak because I'm having so much fun with it.

2023-11-28 00:49:20

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RE: Cloudflare https://gitea.slowb.ro/dCF/deCloudflare/src/branch/master/readme/en.md

2023-11-28 00:44:06

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I'm still a relatively new developer. Beyond algorithms, what resources would to recommend to someone like me to study so try to contribute you this area?

2023-11-25 16:53:03

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For whatever that is worth.

2023-11-25 16:50:52

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I don't know who said this, but someone said something like this:
There is a whole generation of people who don't know what is like to be unreachable.
I am fortunate to have known what this is like. I took similar steps to you:
- removed social media (actually almost all apps except a few games and signal so I can talk and play with fam)
- stopped using fitness trackers or any type of device that is supposed to help you keep track of things, they're basically honeypots to keep you attached to your phone.
for most tracking, pen and paper will do, feels better, and low tech and therefore cheap and resilient.
I'm still hooked on the phone, but you've inspired me to try again to just not use it.
I'm rooting for you in your recent goings on in life. Stay Strong Friend.

2023-11-24 23:39:25

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I'm an andriod user currently, I would definitely try Damus Andriod.

2023-11-22 19:53:18

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https://suckless.org/sucks/web/

2023-11-22 17:56:16

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The answer was a resounding no, lol.

2023-11-22 17:09:38

Will you be my friend, anon?

2023-11-22 16:03:15

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Maybe it's not the techology at all. Maybe they need more time to make decisions about what they want. That's possible.

2023-11-22 16:02:31

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To be clear, I don't think people are less because they can't use a touch screen. I just think there are not a lot of people who are constantly submerged in techology like I am, and have not interest in using anything more than a tv remote.

2023-11-22 16:01:19

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I know I am "good at computers" too. Because I've seen people try to use a self-service kiosk at Dunkin' Donuts.

2023-11-22 16:00:37

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"I'm good a computers" isn't really a good marketing strategy I feel for job hunting.

2023-11-22 15:59:48

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What more is, I have no other skills. Programming is the only thing I've been good at (relatively to all other things I spend time doing)
So what do? Quit and start a hole digging business? Lol.

2023-11-22 15:58:41

Everyday I work with javascript I want to quit working in tech more.
Which is a really odd experience given that I got into tech and learned to program with JS. In hindsight I get the sense that I've done nothing but contribute more shit software to an increasly shit software saturated world.

2023-11-22 14:44:56

What the hell is a "Warm Ginger" scent?

2023-11-22 14:16:40

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I am genuinely curious. Like, how radicle are they as a collective? Would they be willing to go to prison for their ideals?

2023-11-22 14:14:33

Does anyone have the exact figure of how many bitcoiners are willing to go to prison?

2023-11-22 14:11:31

That terrible moment when you realize you are, in fact, a mouth breather.

2023-11-20 23:31:41

Sam Altman getting fired from OpenAI is a conspiracy. Hear me out:
This is a convenient way to get a bunch of talent to move to Microsoft.
Altman gets fired, then most of the disgruntled talent follows him to MSFT. They (MSFT) already have access to the OpenAI source from investing a bunch of money (I believe, someone correct me if I am wrong), so they don't have to start from zero. Next they'll get a huge influx of veteran talent. MSFT can now develop closed source AI model(s) and further consolidate the AI market.

2023-11-20 20:26:13

I know I can just set up a VPS, but it still bugs me just a little bit.

2023-11-20 20:25:18

It is so lame that ISPs can block ports. I get it to a certain extent, but still it's bull shit. I should be able to host a mail server at my house if I want.

2023-11-16 18:27:37

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When I look back at all the time I have wasted listening to a lot of the stuff I have only to find it to be untrue, makes me sad.

2023-11-16 18:26:49

Why aren't people curious about life anymore?
I say this as someone who was never curious about life until relatively recently. I used to just stay in side, play games, etc. In general, just waste away. I don't know how I got from there to here. I just started getting curious, it feels like over night.
What I mean is, why aren't people intrigued enough to talk to people they come across like the poeple they might see regularly at Dunkin' Donuts or Subway?
Why does it seem like no one is interested in figuring out what THEY think is true, instead they just listen to people like Joe Rogan, or the Red Pill People (or on the opposite end of the spectrum: feminists, woke, etc.)
The older I get, the more I feel like all of these groups and people are full of shit, and much of what they believe or think is complete BS.

2023-11-16 15:04:10

Every night I write out my todo list for the next day.
Today I woke up to review it...
#4: Learning to kill a chicken (?!?)
What the hell was I on last night!?

2023-11-16 15:00:06

Or simply have no reach.

2023-11-16 14:59:37

#nevent1q…9j8v
The answer is none apparently.

2023-11-16 13:52:32

I'm using Nostr again, you know what that means. It's slow season at work and I am bored.

2023-11-16 13:51:59

I like the idea that my notes will eventually disappear off of nostr if I don't personally back them up. This is pretty close to reality. Some of the dumb stuff I have said I don't remember. Beliefs I've held I've outgrown, and would be hard pressed to recall them.
(potentially, there might be some archival service out there that is just collecting notes)

2023-11-16 13:48:53

Terrible Idea #697:
@here and @everyone for nostr

2023-11-16 13:48:09

How many openbsd users are on Nostr?
It any form. Daily driver user, servers, hacking type stuff

2023-11-15 19:00:52

I appreciate nostr so much. Every time I jump on I get a quick reminder that most people are useless and have nothing positive to contribute. Just constant doom and gloom. It's like I never left twitter.
All will be well. Keep building. keep learning. Be the reason someone smiles today.

2023-11-15 14:11:27

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Thank you.

2023-11-15 00:29:57

npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s
do you run cgit for your git page?

2023-10-10 01:30:42

It is good to see that progress has continued. Tip of the cap to all involved.

2023-10-10 01:23:18

Hmm. Dare I dip my toe back into the terrible world of people communicating freely on the internet?

2023-05-15 01:10:24

I pretty much spend all my time working for someone else, working on someone elses projects. Tonight that changes. I don't want to die—melodramatic I admit—and never have even tried to make my own project.
Wish me luck.

2023-05-13 14:40:36

Does anyone have a recommendation of a nostr bot to study?