cpt
@cpt-w.bsky.social
Taiwan and US politics, tech, science, 宅
Also designs RF circuits
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San Diego/Taipei
https://twitter.com/cptwei
Also designs RF circuits
EN/中文
San Diego/Taipei
https://twitter.com/cptwei
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Right now, DOGE is saying that any new hires have to be approved by their office.
In 1980, when IL Governor Thompson said any new hires had to be approved by his office, the Supreme Court said it was unconstitutional politicization of hiring.
What about now?
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
In 1980, when IL Governor Thompson said any new hires had to be approved by his office, the Supreme Court said it was unconstitutional politicization of hiring.
What about now?
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
February 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Right now, DOGE is saying that any new hires have to be approved by their office.
In 1980, when IL Governor Thompson said any new hires had to be approved by his office, the Supreme Court said it was unconstitutional politicization of hiring.
What about now?
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
In 1980, when IL Governor Thompson said any new hires had to be approved by his office, the Supreme Court said it was unconstitutional politicization of hiring.
What about now?
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Here's the thing:
If you impose 100% tariff on tsmc chips, it's business as usual for tsmc since there are no alternatives in the market for bleeding edge chips. But for US customers it's 100% higher prices.
What are we even trying to achieve here?
If you impose 100% tariff on tsmc chips, it's business as usual for tsmc since there are no alternatives in the market for bleeding edge chips. But for US customers it's 100% higher prices.
What are we even trying to achieve here?
January 28, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Here's the thing:
If you impose 100% tariff on tsmc chips, it's business as usual for tsmc since there are no alternatives in the market for bleeding edge chips. But for US customers it's 100% higher prices.
What are we even trying to achieve here?
If you impose 100% tariff on tsmc chips, it's business as usual for tsmc since there are no alternatives in the market for bleeding edge chips. But for US customers it's 100% higher prices.
What are we even trying to achieve here?
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When do I stop saying “sabotage”
and start saying “coup”?
and start saying “coup”?
Defense Chief Hegseth Halts New Army Contracts for Review
The pause could last as little as 10 days but could potentially continue for months, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
news.bgov.com
January 28, 2025 at 6:27 AM
When do I stop saying “sabotage”
and start saying “coup”?
and start saying “coup”?
Imagine being the richest man in the world and still finding the need to cheat in a video game for bragging rights.
January 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Imagine being the richest man in the world and still finding the need to cheat in a video game for bragging rights.
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United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Dec 20) approved US$571.3 million in defence assistance for #Taiwan, the White House said, as the Democrat prepares to leave office ahead of the January inauguration of Donald Trump.
www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-pre...
www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-pre...
US President Biden authorises US$571 million in military aid to Taiwan
WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Dec 20) approved US$571.3 million in defence assistance for Taiwan, the White House said, as the Democrat prepares to leave office ahead of the...
www.channelnewsasia.com
December 21, 2024 at 4:48 AM
United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Dec 20) approved US$571.3 million in defence assistance for #Taiwan, the White House said, as the Democrat prepares to leave office ahead of the January inauguration of Donald Trump.
www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-pre...
www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-pre...
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Absolute pleasure working with Battle Order on this and providing research and translation support.
Everyone should go check it out!
Everyone should go check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgA_... New video looking at the structure, weaponry, and role of the 🇹🇼 Taiwanese Special Operations Team and Battalion
The Taiwanese Special Forces Loadout & Mission
YouTube video by Battle Order
www.youtube.com
December 20, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Absolute pleasure working with Battle Order on this and providing research and translation support.
Everyone should go check it out!
Everyone should go check it out!
"While early rumors pointed to the inclusion of the Kirin 9100 chipset fabbed using a 5nm process, the Mate 70 Pro+ instead houses the Kirin 9020, fabricated by SMIC on a 7nm (7N+2) process node."
www.techinsights.com/blog/huawei-...
www.techinsights.com/blog/huawei-...
December 12, 2024 at 7:32 AM
"While early rumors pointed to the inclusion of the Kirin 9100 chipset fabbed using a 5nm process, the Mate 70 Pro+ instead houses the Kirin 9020, fabricated by SMIC on a 7nm (7N+2) process node."
www.techinsights.com/blog/huawei-...
www.techinsights.com/blog/huawei-...
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Intel launched the Pentium processor in 1993. Unfortunately, dividing sometimes gave a slightly wrong answer, the famous FDIV bug. Replacing the faulty chips cost Intel $475 million. I reverse-engineered the circuitry and can explain the bug. 1/9
December 6, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Intel launched the Pentium processor in 1993. Unfortunately, dividing sometimes gave a slightly wrong answer, the famous FDIV bug. Replacing the faulty chips cost Intel $475 million. I reverse-engineered the circuitry and can explain the bug. 1/9
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Pokémon names provide fertile ground for linguistic analysis. Many are extremely clever and subtle, and yield delightful “ah-ha” moments when you figure out how they are formed. I find it especially interesting to compare the original Japanese names with names in English and other languages.
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December 6, 2024 at 7:04 AM
Pokémon names provide fertile ground for linguistic analysis. Many are extremely clever and subtle, and yield delightful “ah-ha” moments when you figure out how they are formed. I find it especially interesting to compare the original Japanese names with names in English and other languages.
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China has made great strides in chipmaking equipment.
Yet the gap to self-sufficiency is widening. Here’s why.
open.substack.com/pub/timculpa...
Yet the gap to self-sufficiency is widening. Here’s why.
open.substack.com/pub/timculpa...
China's Chip Self-Sufficiency in One Chart
[Opinion] It's true that the nation has become more adept at making gear which is used to make chips. But this chart puts that development in context
open.substack.com
December 6, 2024 at 7:26 AM
China has made great strides in chipmaking equipment.
Yet the gap to self-sufficiency is widening. Here’s why.
open.substack.com/pub/timculpa...
Yet the gap to self-sufficiency is widening. Here’s why.
open.substack.com/pub/timculpa...
Need to remind myself to tune in to ISSCC this year.
To my knowledge, neither Intel nor the ISSCC organization have released any information about Pat's participation in the ISSCC plenary. I wonder if they will leave everything to the last minute just to increase the drama even more.
December 5, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Need to remind myself to tune in to ISSCC this year.
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Korean kids don't even get a coup day off
Ministry of Education has decided not to close the schools (massive eyeroll)
December 3, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Korean kids don't even get a coup day off
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Gelsinger was the wrong person for the job, from the beginning. That his departure is being spun as a "retirement" is exactly everything that was wrong with his tenure: an unwillingness to confront difficult truths. www.intel.com/content/www/...
Intel Announces Retirement of CEO Pat Gelsinger
David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus named interim Co-CEOs. Holthaus also appointed to the newly created position of CEO of Intel Products. Frank Yeary named interim executive chair.
www.intel.com
December 2, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Gelsinger was the wrong person for the job, from the beginning. That his departure is being spun as a "retirement" is exactly everything that was wrong with his tenure: an unwillingness to confront difficult truths. www.intel.com/content/www/...
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Exclusive: Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger was forced out after the board lost confidence in his plans to turn the company around
Intel CEO Forced Out After Board Grew Frustrated With Progress
Intel Corp. Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger was forced out after the board lost confidence in his plans to turn around the iconic chipmaker, adding to turmoil at one of the pioneers of the techn...
www.bloomberg.com
December 2, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Exclusive: Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger was forced out after the board lost confidence in his plans to turn the company around
I might have found the perfect Christmas present for myself...
'At $227.95 this "masterpiece in technology" might sound rather expensive [for a Lego set], but please remember that real ASML lithography systems cost sums approaching $400 million.'
www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...
www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...
ASML made a $230 Lego kit version of its $380 million semiconductor tool — world's first High-NA EUV machine immortalized in small form for your mantle
The firm also sells ASML-branded Christmas tree decorations, if you need some.
www.tomshardware.com
December 2, 2024 at 11:19 AM
I might have found the perfect Christmas present for myself...
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Stigler’s law: No scientific discovery is named after its original discoverer.
Coined by University of Chicago statistician Stephen Stigler who, for consistency, says he stole it from Robert Merton.
Happens because the best story, not necessarily the right idea, gets people's attention.
Coined by University of Chicago statistician Stephen Stigler who, for consistency, says he stole it from Robert Merton.
Happens because the best story, not necessarily the right idea, gets people's attention.
November 27, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Stigler’s law: No scientific discovery is named after its original discoverer.
Coined by University of Chicago statistician Stephen Stigler who, for consistency, says he stole it from Robert Merton.
Happens because the best story, not necessarily the right idea, gets people's attention.
Coined by University of Chicago statistician Stephen Stigler who, for consistency, says he stole it from Robert Merton.
Happens because the best story, not necessarily the right idea, gets people's attention.
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Japan and US to form missile plan in case of Taiwan emergency, Kyodo says – Reuters: ‘Under the plan expected to be complied next month, the U.S. would deploy missile units to the Nansei Islands of Japan’s southwestern Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures, and to the Philippines, the report said’
Japan, US to form missile plan in case of Taiwan emergency, Kyodo says
Japan and the U.S. aim to compile a joint military plan for a possible Taiwan emergency that includes deploying missiles, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported on Sunday.
www.reuters.com
November 24, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Japan and US to form missile plan in case of Taiwan emergency, Kyodo says – Reuters: ‘Under the plan expected to be complied next month, the U.S. would deploy missile units to the Nansei Islands of Japan’s southwestern Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures, and to the Philippines, the report said’
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Baseball. Taiwan's historic victory in the WBSC Premier12 Championship has allowed further affirmation for the country on the international stage.
This gesture by Team Taiwan's captain Chen Chieh-hsien best encapsulates this breakthrough. You can't see any logo or team name? Try harder.
Thread.
1/n
This gesture by Team Taiwan's captain Chen Chieh-hsien best encapsulates this breakthrough. You can't see any logo or team name? Try harder.
Thread.
1/n
November 25, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Baseball. Taiwan's historic victory in the WBSC Premier12 Championship has allowed further affirmation for the country on the international stage.
This gesture by Team Taiwan's captain Chen Chieh-hsien best encapsulates this breakthrough. You can't see any logo or team name? Try harder.
Thread.
1/n
This gesture by Team Taiwan's captain Chen Chieh-hsien best encapsulates this breakthrough. You can't see any logo or team name? Try harder.
Thread.
1/n
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"We do so gladly; it’s part of being a citizen of a democracy and defending it in any way that you can."
Oh, what a great piece by Vicky Wang.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/o...
Oh, what a great piece by Vicky Wang.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/o...
Opinion | Taiwan Is Ready to Defend Democracy. Is Trump With Us? (Gift Article)
Many Americans voted for border security. Try living right across from China.
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2024 at 12:28 AM
"We do so gladly; it’s part of being a citizen of a democracy and defending it in any way that you can."
Oh, what a great piece by Vicky Wang.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/o...
Oh, what a great piece by Vicky Wang.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/o...
A Trump voter responding to this cbs poll, after choosing Higher on Q. 30:
"Oh wait..."
"Oh wait..."
November 24, 2024 at 10:01 PM
A Trump voter responding to this cbs poll, after choosing Higher on Q. 30:
"Oh wait..."
"Oh wait..."
This "I'm from Taiwan" hand sign is incredibly bittersweet
Congrats on Taiwan's 1st ever gold at the WBSC Championship!
Congrats on Taiwan's 1st ever gold at the WBSC Championship!
轉貼：原來，陳傑憲全壘打跑回本壘的手勢，是為了呼應潘傑楷！
他們共同比出我們國家的名字
「TAiWAN」
這個在世界的舞台上，ㄧ直被罷凌的名字，總有一天，我們要大聲喊出，我們國家的名字叫「臺灣」
去你的，中華台北
www.threads.net/@everyoneinl...
他們共同比出我們國家的名字
「TAiWAN」
這個在世界的舞台上，ㄧ直被罷凌的名字，總有一天，我們要大聲喊出，我們國家的名字叫「臺灣」
去你的，中華台北
www.threads.net/@everyoneinl...
November 24, 2024 at 9:49 PM
This "I'm from Taiwan" hand sign is incredibly bittersweet
Congrats on Taiwan's 1st ever gold at the WBSC Championship!
Congrats on Taiwan's 1st ever gold at the WBSC Championship!
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Inside joke from a CPBL Twitter group chat that started back in 2020. Figured if Taiwan has to go by Chinese Taipei that the USA is still British Washington. Lol.
November 22, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Inside joke from a CPBL Twitter group chat that started back in 2020. Figured if Taiwan has to go by Chinese Taipei that the USA is still British Washington. Lol.
Yup, my kids' The Week Junior magazine confirmed it.
November 24, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Yup, my kids' The Week Junior magazine confirmed it.
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China's HSR network is remarkable, but isn't the state-owned rail company also like a trillion dollars in debt serving a society undergoing the largest demographic collapse in human history? Hope the trains will still be running in 2032! 🚄
November 24, 2024 at 8:51 AM
China's HSR network is remarkable, but isn't the state-owned rail company also like a trillion dollars in debt serving a society undergoing the largest demographic collapse in human history? Hope the trains will still be running in 2032! 🚄