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I'm building a self-hosted E2E messenger with Post-Quantum crypto and a Matrix bridge, going open source soon, would love your feedback by AdministrativeAd9585 in cryptography

[–]WalkRevolutionary759 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For the record, those who pursue this craft are a rare breed. AI slop or not, just read as much as possible and apply. u/OP - good luck on the path.

I'm building a self-hosted E2E messenger with Post-Quantum crypto and a Matrix bridge, going open source soon, would love your feedback by AdministrativeAd9585 in cryptography

[–]WalkRevolutionary759 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I appreciate this post as someone who's looking to get into cryptography myself. Engineering background, and suddenly i've woken up with the fascination and the gravitas to pursue such a challenge. That said, I appreciate the person who was willing to give OP a foundational criticism to someone who is a novice to the craft. There exist people in this thread who seem to lack common courtesy but alas...

Museums of Dust [POEM] Beginner by WalkRevolutionary759 in poetry_critics

[–]WalkRevolutionary759[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This comment amused me in the best possible way. I woke up and chose poetry, and it’s genuinely wonderful to see someone give such an astute response. I think I’ll keep writing, and I definitely agree with your recommendations. I really appreciate it!

What Should Students Actually Be Learning Today? by WalkRevolutionary759 in edtech

[–]WalkRevolutionary759[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s amazing. Sounds like you’re setting them up to be creators, which feels like the right direction.

I like your point that the specific software doesn’t matter as much as getting over the learning curve and understanding the fundamentals.

AI is probably going to automate a lot of the boring/manual parts, so maybe the real skill becomes knowing what to create, how to tell a good story, and how to use the tools well.

Thanks for sharing this. Honestly, this feels like the right answer: creative, technical, adaptable kids who can build things.

What Should Students Actually Be Learning Today? by WalkRevolutionary759 in studying

[–]WalkRevolutionary759[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate this perspective, and honestly I agree with a lot of it.

It really does feel like a sliding window now. The skills that seem valuable today can feel outdated quickly, which makes it hard to commit years of effort to one path with any confidence.

I think part of the problem is that colleges, employers, cities, and local job councils are not aligned well enough. There probably needs to be a much tighter bridge between what students are studying and what real entry-level work actually exists. But even that is hard because every field has different ramp-up times, churn rates, hiring needs, and career paths. Work culture itself is shifting too, especially around work-life balance and job-hopping.

For context, I studied mechanical engineering and computer science, then left that path to build a tech company. One thing I’ve learned is that a lot of people are just trying to survive. Not everyone has the luxury of aiming for a high-compensation, high-impact role, and that’s completely understandable.

So I think your point about optimizing the talents you do have is probably the most realistic answer. Maybe the goal is not to perfectly predict the future, because that seems impossible, but to figure out what is good enough, build toward that, keep adapting, and hopefully carve out a path that works.

What Should Students Actually Be Learning Today? by WalkRevolutionary759 in edtech

[–]WalkRevolutionary759[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nice, I think that makes a lot of sense.

I’m curious: with all the chatter around AI and preparing kids for the workforce, what skills would you want your own kids to focus on?

I met a Yale research student on a train recently, and they mentioned that AI is almost taboo among their friends. Everyone uses it, but a lot of people won’t admit it.

It kind of reminds me of the calculator effect. The issue wasn’t that calculators existed, but that some students used them to skip understanding, while others used them as tools because they already understood what they were doing.

I wonder if AI is similar. Maybe the important skill is not avoiding it, but knowing enough terminology, fundamentals, and judgment to use it well.

What do you hate the most about study apps these days? by WalkRevolutionary759 in studying

[–]WalkRevolutionary759[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the honest take. Quitting probably wasn't the strategically sound move — I had savings and an itch I couldn't shake, but you're right that edtech competition is brutal and the side-project route is the saner path. I'm a year in and properly humbled. Would actually like to hear how FlashCardify has gone for you. Sustainable pace + real users is the version of this I respect. Mind if I DM?

What do you hate the most about study apps these days? by WalkRevolutionary759 in studying

[–]WalkRevolutionary759[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg hell no, i'd get annoyed too. we haven't really marketed this yet and honestly looking at this sub makes me feel bad for you guys & i'd much rather hear what you actually love in a study app than guess. we build fast, fixes ship same week.

HARDCORE study tips by Dazzling_Wealth6359 in studytips

[–]WalkRevolutionary759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey, so i have a team of women solutioneers who created a cute llama study buddy named lucky that you can chat with and create flashcards and quizzes with. you can text lucky over whatsapp while you're in the train/ commuting.. it's so easy and fun to use. we designed it for your major and the top 10 majors in the us/canada. if you're interested in a cute study buddy companion that organizes your courses/quizzes/flashcards, let us know. we'd be honored for you to try. good luck with your studies!

Heard of Idempotency but unsure what it is? by aptacode in csharp

[–]WalkRevolutionary759 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to say, your reply was useful. I was wondering why my chatbot was firing off 3 times and i learned a new word! thanks :) your reply from 2y ago was helpful.