via Kaj Sotala

> Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright has publicly identified himself as Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. […]

> Mr Wright has provided technical proof to back up his claim using coins known to be owned by Bitcoin's creator.

> Prominent members of the Bitcoin community and its core development team have also confirmed Mr Wright's claim. […]

> "There are lots of stories out there that have been made up and I don't like it hurting those people I care about," he said. "I don't want any of them to be impacted by this."

> "I have not done this because it is what I wanted. It's not because of my choice," he said, adding that he had no plans to become the figurehead for bitcoins.

> "I really do not want to be the public face of anything," he said, expressing regret that he had been forced to reveal his identity.

Fascinating quote from Cleckley about psychopaths' lack of insight.

A new study suggests those with psychopathic tendencies are often very creative, suggesting the ability to think boldly and ruthlessly can help with the development of great ideas. • /r/science

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— Henri Tuhola (@HenriTuhola) April 24, 2016

via Jan Wildeboer

Read this. Pieter always has a special place in my heart. We share a lot in the way we think and observe. I am not looking forward to the final message, but I am really happy for all the fun we had when talking, creating religions, fighting against stuff like software patents and The System in general. http://hintjens.com/blog:115 

Im sad Prince is gone but if you draw a mustache on Rihanna's face, its like he still here, yall stressin for nothin pic.twitter.com/duTZzqmugX

— eman (@BASEDNAFRICAN) April 22, 2016

via Programming

What's Your Address? – I'm Programmer
#Address #Physical #Local #server

"Taking a lesson from a launch failure last June, SpaceX wrote coded commands for future Dragon cargo capsules to deploy their parachutes for an emergency landing in the event of future rocket explosions, starting with Friday’s resupply flight to the International Space Station."