Chris Salzberg
@shioyama.bsky.social
Canadian programmer in Japan. Member of Shopify's Ruby and Rails Infra team. https://chrissalzberg.com
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Thank you for this one, Chris!
August 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Thank you for this one, Chris!
It reached mid-30s in Tokyo and 28° in Sapporo today, but over here in Hakodate it peaked at a cool 24°. This time of year I'm so thankful we got out of Kanto. (Ask me again in January though 😅)
June 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
It reached mid-30s in Tokyo and 28° in Sapporo today, but over here in Hakodate it peaked at a cool 24°. This time of year I'm so thankful we got out of Kanto. (Ask me again in January though 😅)
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Even if you truly believe that this stuff is amazing and life changing because you are the most credulous person alive, the revenues are absolute dogshit, have always been absolute dogshit, and are only dwarfed by how dogshit they are by how expensive this stuff is to run. A joke of an industry.
June 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Even if you truly believe that this stuff is amazing and life changing because you are the most credulous person alive, the revenues are absolute dogshit, have always been absolute dogshit, and are only dwarfed by how dogshit they are by how expensive this stuff is to run. A joke of an industry.
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I understand everyone has a lot on their social catastrophe plates, I do too. But the colonial evisceration of Tibet is proceeding apace and it deserves more attention
A report estimates that around 1 million Tibetan children have now been separated from their family members and housed in boarding schools set up by Chinese authorities. https://trib.al/jwPzgm0
China's 'colonial boarding schools' erode Tibetan identity, report says
'Rightful' Panchen Lama now missing for over 30 years as Beijing denies allegations
trib.al
June 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I understand everyone has a lot on their social catastrophe plates, I do too. But the colonial evisceration of Tibet is proceeding apace and it deserves more attention
Stock and awe: Donald Trump’s appearance at the FCCJ 32 years ago proved prophetic www.fccj.or.jp/number-1-shi...
Stock and awe | FCCJ
May 2025 Donald Trump’s appearance at the FCCJ 32 years ago proved prophetic Donald Trump speaks at a press luncheon at the FCCJ on August 18, 1993. In April, the U.S.
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May 1, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Stock and awe: Donald Trump’s appearance at the FCCJ 32 years ago proved prophetic www.fccj.or.jp/number-1-shi...
It's official, the next RubyKaigi will be in Hakodate!
April 18, 2025 at 10:13 AM
It's official, the next RubyKaigi will be in Hakodate!
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RubyKaigi 2026 will be in Hakodate, Hokkaido between 22-24 April #rubykaigi
April 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
RubyKaigi 2026 will be in Hakodate, Hokkaido between 22-24 April #rubykaigi
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The problem with most machine-based random number generators is that they’re not TRULY random, so if you need genuine randomness it is sometimes necessary to link your code to an external random process like a physical noise source or the current rate of US tariffs on a given country.
April 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The problem with most machine-based random number generators is that they’re not TRULY random, so if you need genuine randomness it is sometimes necessary to link your code to an external random process like a physical noise source or the current rate of US tariffs on a given country.
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New research paper argues that the onslaught in Gaza has killed more reporters than the US Civil War, World Wars 1 and 2, the Korean War, the Vietnam war, the Yugoslav Wars, the Afghanistan War and the Ukraine War COMBINED. (h/t Jonathan Cook). watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/p...
April 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
New research paper argues that the onslaught in Gaza has killed more reporters than the US Civil War, World Wars 1 and 2, the Korean War, the Vietnam war, the Yugoslav Wars, the Afghanistan War and the Ukraine War COMBINED. (h/t Jonathan Cook). watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/p...
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April 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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*$40bn
*$10bn up front, $30bn "by end of year" and they lose $10bn off the top if they can't convert to for profit, which is in my opinion is impossible. gonna need it with 500m weekly active users! Hey why do they never give monthly active? Is it because the conversion stinks?
*$10bn up front, $30bn "by end of year" and they lose $10bn off the top if they can't convert to for profit, which is in my opinion is impossible. gonna need it with 500m weekly active users! Hey why do they never give monthly active? Is it because the conversion stinks?
OpenAI closes a $40B funding round, the most ever raised by a private tech company, at a $300B post-money valuation; SoftBank led the round with $30B (CNBC)
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Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
March 31, 2025 at 10:17 PM
*$40bn
*$10bn up front, $30bn "by end of year" and they lose $10bn off the top if they can't convert to for profit, which is in my opinion is impossible. gonna need it with 500m weekly active users! Hey why do they never give monthly active? Is it because the conversion stinks?
*$10bn up front, $30bn "by end of year" and they lose $10bn off the top if they can't convert to for profit, which is in my opinion is impossible. gonna need it with 500m weekly active users! Hey why do they never give monthly active? Is it because the conversion stinks?
Morning Latte @ Lima Cafe, Kobe limacoffee.jp
March 24, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Morning Latte @ Lima Cafe, Kobe limacoffee.jp
Cappuccino & notepad @ Devada Coffee & Records, Kyoto
March 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Cappuccino & notepad @ Devada Coffee & Records, Kyoto
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However the AI bubble bursts, we are now witnessing one of the most consequential moments in tech industry history - the consequences of ceding the future to the most narrow-minded and short-sighted management consultants alive. A captured tech media is waking up, but not as fast as the public.
March 21, 2025 at 4:50 AM
However the AI bubble bursts, we are now witnessing one of the most consequential moments in tech industry history - the consequences of ceding the future to the most narrow-minded and short-sighted management consultants alive. A captured tech media is waking up, but not as fast as the public.
Oat milk hot chocolate @ Hotel Pacific, Kanazawa
March 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Oat milk hot chocolate @ Hotel Pacific, Kanazawa
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We've selected our Program Committee for #RailsConf 2025! 😍
Introducing: Adrianna Chang! Adrianna is a Senior Engineer on the Rails Infrastructure team at Shopify.
She will be working with the rest of our Committee members to review CFPs and more! 💫
Introducing: Adrianna Chang! Adrianna is a Senior Engineer on the Rails Infrastructure team at Shopify.
She will be working with the rest of our Committee members to review CFPs and more! 💫
February 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We've selected our Program Committee for #RailsConf 2025! 😍
Introducing: Adrianna Chang! Adrianna is a Senior Engineer on the Rails Infrastructure team at Shopify.
She will be working with the rest of our Committee members to review CFPs and more! 💫
Introducing: Adrianna Chang! Adrianna is a Senior Engineer on the Rails Infrastructure team at Shopify.
She will be working with the rest of our Committee members to review CFPs and more! 💫
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As Eastern Europeans, we find the X leadership's stance on geopolitical issues troublesome. We don't want any part in that. Hello, Blue Sky #rubyfriends. ✌️
February 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
As Eastern Europeans, we find the X leadership's stance on geopolitical issues troublesome. We don't want any part in that. Hello, Blue Sky #rubyfriends. ✌️
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make exam 通ったぞー!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
窓を開けて大声で叫びたい(やらないけど
窓を開けて大声で叫びたい(やらないけど
February 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
make exam 通ったぞー!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
窓を開けて大声で叫びたい(やらないけど
窓を開けて大声で叫びたい(やらないけど
I left this tiny pencil stub in a cafe a couple weeks ago. I arrive today, sit down, and they hand it to me saying I forgot it last time I was there.
Now *that* is service. Only in Japan!
Now *that* is service. Only in Japan!
February 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I left this tiny pencil stub in a cafe a couple weeks ago. I arrive today, sit down, and they hand it to me saying I forgot it last time I was there.
Now *that* is service. Only in Japan!
Now *that* is service. Only in Japan!
English tea at the former British Consulate, Hakodate.
And they're playing the Beatles' Abbey Road, how perfect!
www.fbcoh.net
And they're playing the Beatles' Abbey Road, how perfect!
www.fbcoh.net
February 8, 2025 at 2:16 AM
English tea at the former British Consulate, Hakodate.
And they're playing the Beatles' Abbey Road, how perfect!
www.fbcoh.net
And they're playing the Beatles' Abbey Road, how perfect!
www.fbcoh.net
After lunch latte & chocolate chip cookie @ Hoteiya instagram.com/hoteiya_sub_...
February 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
After lunch latte & chocolate chip cookie @ Hoteiya instagram.com/hoteiya_sub_...
Recently got Kelpe's latest album LP10, and it's absolutely amazing. If you like electronically, esp BoC, you will like this, it's subtle but very addictive: kelpe.bandcamp.com/album/lp10
LP10, by Kelpe
11 track album
kelpe.bandcamp.com
January 28, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Recently got Kelpe's latest album LP10, and it's absolutely amazing. If you like electronically, esp BoC, you will like this, it's subtle but very addictive: kelpe.bandcamp.com/album/lp10
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I’m available for hire.
I’m an experienced Ruby, TypeScript and CSS engineer looking for a new full-time position.
I can help you with performance, concurrency, testing, architecture and API design problems on tooling or product teams.
I’d really appreciate any personal introductions. DMs open. 🙏
I’m an experienced Ruby, TypeScript and CSS engineer looking for a new full-time position.
I can help you with performance, concurrency, testing, architecture and API design problems on tooling or product teams.
I’d really appreciate any personal introductions. DMs open. 🙏
January 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I’m available for hire.
I’m an experienced Ruby, TypeScript and CSS engineer looking for a new full-time position.
I can help you with performance, concurrency, testing, architecture and API design problems on tooling or product teams.
I’d really appreciate any personal introductions. DMs open. 🙏
I’m an experienced Ruby, TypeScript and CSS engineer looking for a new full-time position.
I can help you with performance, concurrency, testing, architecture and API design problems on tooling or product teams.
I’d really appreciate any personal introductions. DMs open. 🙏