Peter McD
@petermcd1010.bsky.social
Runner. Diver. Surfer. Traveler. Nerd.
Saw _Tron:_Ares_ in 3D. First time I've watched a movie in 3D where I was glad I had. If you feel like you might enjoy it, I think you will.
October 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Saw _Tron:_Ares_ in 3D. First time I've watched a movie in 3D where I was glad I had. If you feel like you might enjoy it, I think you will.
I'm writing code for a 40 year-old robot controlled by a 50 year-old CPU (Motorola 6802). I asked Cursor, an AI coding assistant, to find bugs. It found one. Wow.
July 8, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I'm writing code for a 40 year-old robot controlled by a 50 year-old CPU (Motorola 6802). I asked Cursor, an AI coding assistant, to find bugs. It found one. Wow.
Thoroughly enjoyable vampire flick. Watch it somewhere with good sound.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKGx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKGx...
Sinners | Official Trailer
YouTube video by Warner Bros.
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July 7, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Thoroughly enjoyable vampire flick. Watch it somewhere with good sound.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKGx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKGx...
Andrej Karpathy: Software Is Changing (Again)
YouTube video by Y Combinator
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June 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Reposted by Peter McD
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In a new piece published today, I argue that the reasons Keynes and other prominent economists opposed the unfettered flow of international capital are just as valid today as they were when he was alive.
commonplace.org/2025/05/12/w...
In a new piece published today, I argue that the reasons Keynes and other prominent economists opposed the unfettered flow of international capital are just as valid today as they were when he was alive.
commonplace.org/2025/05/12/w...
Why Keynes Opposed Free Capital Flows—and Why We Should Too | Commonplace
Dogmatic beliefs about open capital markets must give way to new policies that can support the American national interest.
commonplace.org
May 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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In a new piece published today, I argue that the reasons Keynes and other prominent economists opposed the unfettered flow of international capital are just as valid today as they were when he was alive.
commonplace.org/2025/05/12/w...
In a new piece published today, I argue that the reasons Keynes and other prominent economists opposed the unfettered flow of international capital are just as valid today as they were when he was alive.
commonplace.org/2025/05/12/w...
Received my bifocal scuba mask from SeaVision USA. Includes magnification for reading and distance, including my astigmatism. Looking forward to trying it out.
April 23, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Received my bifocal scuba mask from SeaVision USA. Includes magnification for reading and distance, including my astigmatism. Looking forward to trying it out.
My eBay auction saved search hit, and I now own a first-generation #spacemouse.
Now I have the full suite of IBM 6094 CAD input devices. Collect 'em all!
Now I have the full suite of IBM 6094 CAD input devices. Collect 'em all!
March 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
My eBay auction saved search hit, and I now own a first-generation #spacemouse.
Now I have the full suite of IBM 6094 CAD input devices. Collect 'em all!
Now I have the full suite of IBM 6094 CAD input devices. Collect 'em all!
Reposted by Peter McD
February 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Great interview of Ted Chiang, author of the story that became the movie Arrival (and much other great sci-fi).
Life Is More Than an Engineering Problem | Los Angeles Review of Books
Julien Crockett speaks with Ted Chiang about the search for a perfect language, the state of AI, and the future direction of technology.
lareviewofbooks.org
February 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Great interview of Ted Chiang, author of the story that became the movie Arrival (and much other great sci-fi).
Severance: Reality Or Fiction?
YouTube video by DamiLee
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February 1, 2025 at 10:02 PM
3D printed a new Heathkit Hero-1 sonar transceiver cover to replace the foam pad that had degraded over the past few decades. First time I've used Onshape instead of Blender for 3D modeling. Fun!
January 19, 2025 at 1:27 AM
3D printed a new Heathkit Hero-1 sonar transceiver cover to replace the foam pad that had degraded over the past few decades. First time I've used Onshape instead of Blender for 3D modeling. Fun!
How This "Basic" Robot Solves REAL Life Problems (without AI)
YouTube video by DamiLee
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January 16, 2025 at 5:42 AM
My nephew is really into his Lionel train set.
Someone uploaded their design for these trestles. Printing now. Fingers crossed they come out looking half as good.
www.printables.com/model/719650...
Someone uploaded their design for these trestles. Printing now. Fingers crossed they come out looking half as good.
www.printables.com/model/719650...
Lionel Fastrack Compatible Graduated Trestle - O Gauge Train Track Bridge by Fantastic Plastic Person | Download free STL model | Printables.com
This trestle system allows for inclines and elevated sections of Fastrack. | Download free 3D printable STL models
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December 3, 2024 at 4:07 AM
My nephew is really into his Lionel train set.
Someone uploaded their design for these trestles. Printing now. Fingers crossed they come out looking half as good.
www.printables.com/model/719650...
Someone uploaded their design for these trestles. Printing now. Fingers crossed they come out looking half as good.
www.printables.com/model/719650...
Challenging surf conditions this past week:
November 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Challenging surf conditions this past week:
November 17, 2024 at 5:10 PM