The Dynamo and the Computer: The Modern Productivity Paradox (1989) [pdf]
https://gwern. net/doc/economics/automation/1989-david.
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Human evolution was messy and gradual, not an abrupt revolution, argues archaeologist
It is generally accepted by archaeologists that modern humans originated in Africa and dispersed worldwide, while other hominins went extinct. Yet how and when Homo sapiens dispersed out of Africa, and whether it was an abrupt event, is still debated. Even more uncertain is how and when humans ...
Show HN: Extend UI – open-source UI kit for modern document apps
We're open-sourcing 14 components & examples today for PDF, DOCX, and XLSX viewers, plus bounding box citations, file upload, e-signature, and more. It's MIT licensed and fully customizable. Demo video here: https://share.
Can They Afford It? The Crushing Weight of Funding Modern College Athletics – Part 1 in a series
I can remember a time when Rutgers had over 30 varsity sports…. but I’m old I am a Rutgers letterwinner. In the fall of 1971, I was sitting around WRSU, the student station at Rutgers.
‘You’ll Feel Like You Can Fly’: Any Young Mechanic Drop ‘Modern Shoe,’ Talk Touring Europe and New Music
Any Young Mechanic has just released their critically acclaimed new album, The Modern Shoe Is Ruining The Foot . More music is on the way, Billboard has learned.
Buyer swoops in for actress Dakota Johnson’s $6 million midcentury modern gem in L.A.
“Fifty Shades of Grey” actress Dakota Johnson’s “extraordinary” midcentury modern Los Angeles retreat is already under offer—mere days after the on-screen star put the property on the market for $6 million.
WordPress Market Share Declining (2026 Data)
📝 Originally published on unfoldcms. com — reposted here for the DEV community. (I work on UnfoldCMS.
Rethinking the Single Responsibility Principle for Modern Software Teams
The Single Responsibility Principle is useful, but misusing it can create fragmented code, bloated interfaces, and technical debt.