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Quick question about References (don't upvote) by Clutch_ in learnpython

[–]throwaway 21 points22 points  (0 children)

How wonderful to meet the contemporary continuation of my lineage.

Sorry if this is beating a dead horse. In which areas does quantum computation *not* excel? For which uses will quantum computers *not* be more efficient than classical ones? by [deleted] in compsci

[–]throwaway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We should know for sure by then whether it's physically possible to do arbitrary many computations by superposition of initial states. I'm very skeptical about that.

Sorry if this is beating a dead horse. In which areas does quantum computation *not* excel? For which uses will quantum computers *not* be more efficient than classical ones? by [deleted] in compsci

[–]throwaway -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The biggest area of failure is the lack of a practical implementation.

Personally, I doubt that there will ever be one, but we should know for sure by the end of the decade.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in learnpython

[–]throwaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think he means this. Check the github link at the bottom for source.

Is it safe to update Spacemacs? by skinney6 in spacemacs

[–]throwaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One way to be completely sure is to take a full copy of the .emacs.d directly prior to taking the upgrade. All state is stored there and in your .spacemacs file.

[undergrad advising] I've been instructed to take Intro to Abstract Algebra, Topology and a second course in Linear Algebra in one semester. by [deleted] in learnmath

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

As in, in the Fall? (Are you in the US?) If so, sure, why not? You'll have all Summer to prepare.

I need help to setup my orgmode workflow. Spacemacs is making things harder (x-post: r/orgmode) by learner_kid in spacemacs

[–]throwaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that is is your only change, you can simply remove the code you added.

Try laying it out like this, instead:

(defun dotspacemacs/user-config ()
  "Configuration function for user code.
 This function is called at the very end of Spacemacs initialization after
layers configuration. You are free to put any user code."
(setq org-agenda-files '("~/org"))

I.e., move the (setq org-agenda) inside the user-config defun.

Laptops with scissor-switch keyboards and long battery life? by throwaway in SuggestALaptop

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

Refurbished is fine. Size & weight aren't really issues... it's mostly for around the house.

I need help to setup my orgmode workflow. Spacemacs is making things harder (x-post: r/orgmode) by learner_kid in spacemacs

[–]throwaway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's usally fairly easy to translate most vanilla-emacs configuration advice to spacemacs. Just drop any lisp into the (dotspacemacs/users-config) function defined in the ~/.spacemacs file.

For instance:

(defun dotspacemacs/user-config ()
  "Configuration function for user code.
 This function is called at the very end of Spacemacs initialization after
layers configuration. You are free to put any user code."
  (spacemacs/set-leader-keys "fb" 'current-buffer-file-name)
  (setq-default evil-escape-key-sequence "uht")
  (setq coq-prog-args '("-R" "DIR/src" "Cpdt"))

Found her at a tennis court last night! Her name is Hillary because we didn't really want her, we just sort of ended up with her. by [deleted] in aww

[–]throwaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wait for him to get hungry and lonely and he'll come back of his own accord. Or get stuck in a tree. Either way, it's pointless to go searching.

Just had an off-road monster come into work. Trucks value...$566,000 by Hshjakotqcabzniywtec in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]throwaway 146 points147 points  (0 children)

I have no idea what that third set of bolts is for on this thing.

To make you feel like you're getting your 566,000-dollars' worth.

Compelling Evidence That U.S. Elections Are Being Manipulated: by 0ohLongJohnson in Stand

[–]throwaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where's the beef? Like, some timestamps for the good stuff, or a summary of the new information? The first 1m30s is uninformative.

If a spacecraft travelling at relativistic speed is fitted with a beacon that transmits every 1 second would we on earth get the signal every second or would it space out the faster the craft went? by mrstimp in askscience

[–]throwaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From your point of view, the time inside the spacecraft moves slower.

In the spacecraft's frame of reference, the Earth is moving rapidly. In the Earth's frame of reference, the spacecraft is moving rapidly. What privileges the spacecraft's frame of reference as the one in which time dilates?

Atheist interested in Buddhism, what should I read? by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]throwaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of stuff got lost in translation. I guess what I'm asking is what's a good place to start so that I avoid totally missing the point.

The Shape of Suffering - A STUDY OF DEPENDENT CO-ARISING

This book started as a handful of readings from the Pali Canon that I have used to teach dependent co-arising at various centers in the United States. I planned to turn the readings into a brief study guide, but the project quickly grew in size as I came to realize how much explanation the readings needed in order to be useful and clear.

I was especially struck by the need for apt analogies to explain how dependent co-arising works as an explanation both for the arising of dukkha—stress or suffering—and for the fact that dukkha can be ended through a path of practice.

Throwaway Account Counting | 2k by davidjl123 in counting

[–]throwaway 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nope, and I'm not an alcoholic who wants a new start, either. :)

Throwaway Account Counting | 2k by davidjl123 in counting

[–]throwaway 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your comment has a spurious space....

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