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Laziness: A Feature, Not A Bug

The Misunderstood Algorithm of Inaction We treat laziness as a moral failing. A character flaw. A sin of willpower to be overcome with brute force, guilt, and motivational quotes. This is a fundamental misunderstanding of the operating system we run on. Laziness isn’t a bug; it’s a feature. It’s a deeply rational, energy-conservation algorithm that…

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Complete Guide: How to Set AI Coding Rules for Roo-Cline (Modes/Rules and more)

Roo-Cline is a fork of Cline that introduces mode-based AI specialization—a paradigm shift from single-behavior assistants to context-aware, permission-restricted agents. Core Innovation: Instead of one AI assistant with broad permissions, Roo-Cline enables multiple specialized modes, each with: Distinct roles (Documentation Writer vs. Code Implementer vs. Security Auditor) Granular tool permissions (read-only vs. full edit access)…

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The Oceans Are Going to Rise—but When?

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In May 2014, NASA announced at a press conference that a portion of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet appeared to have reached a point of irreversible retreat. Glaciers flowing toward the sea at the periphery of the 2-kilometer-thick sheet of ice were losing ice faster…

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