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by tra3 906 days ago
- "Review" of "Programming as theory building" paper by Peter Naur (of BNF fame): https://overcast.fm/+JrqaObyhE/. The idea that the code is actually a physical manifestation of an _idea_ was so mind-blowing to me. Goes on to explain why team churn is bad for the software, why re-writes happen, how software dies.

- Non-human Biologics, UFO Encounters, and Mexico’s Alien Bodies https://overcast.fm/+WO2ETzarQ/ -- a conversation with one of the navy pilots that testified before congress about UAP. crazy stuff.

- Data-Backed Answers to Personal Finance Controversies: https://overcast.fm/+0OUMIFTyg A few interesting tidbits bits like: "Only one and seven retirees ends up running down the principal" and "Average transaction costs are 6% and average appreciation is. 6% so you need to be in a home for 10 years" before you flip.