Ben

Aussie geek in the Bay Area. Working on software for things that fly.

[@[email protected] @NewtonMark]

The PM has described the person who egged him as "cowardly," which seems odd considering the quantity of courage that'd be required to throw an egg at someone like him with knowledge of the consequences, vs (say) the courage required to vilify brown people in concentration camps.

[Ben @sysctl]

On a more positive note, if anyone affected by Telltale's shutdown is interested in the drone/aviation sector, we (Wing, at Google) are hiring for software engineers in the South Bay. #TelltaleJobs

https://t.co/n2AdG06Uop
https://t.co/Gfhdkbt0qJ&

[Ben @sysctl]

This week's news about Telltale is really disappointing, and it speaks strongly to the weaknesses of employment law in the US and the lack of unionisation in the software industry.

[Ben @sysctl]

While the software engineering job market is buoyant in the Bay Area, I really hope that all the creative staff; the artists, storytellers, game designers are able to find other roles around. This should be a catalyst for us to rethink game monetisation and industry health.

[Ben @sysctl]

@justkelly_ok So pure!

[Ben @sysctl]

@jaqx0r Needs moar XML.

[Ben @sysctl]

Aside from the absurdity that is US political bribery.. the subeditor really missed an opportunity here.

"South Texas House candidate reaping the big bucks"
"Judge draws straws to determine future of campaign"
"Garza's campaign has assets frozen"

https://t.co/v1dRQUfDUX

[Matthew Rothenberg @mroth]

Finally found a use for the MacBook Touch Bar. #golang

[Justin Warren @jpwarren]

"Computers yelling Numberwang at each other" is my absolute favourite description of blockchain.

[Ben @sysctl]

@scanlime Not really. Remote-controlled and autonomous systems developed for warfare are pretty creepy with or without the operator visible.

[Ben @sysctl]

@NewtonMark It's almost like the Nats are stacked with homophobes. Funny, that.

[Ben @sysctl]

@EmilyKager Nope, proofs are rarely relevant in industry! It's helpful to understand the generic concept of algorithmic complexity, but going all formal? Not necessary for a rewarding CS career.

[Sunnyvale DPS @SunnyvaleDPS]

It’s cold out and if you don’t have warm shelter we want to remind you that the @SCCgov North County Winter Shelter is now open at 999 Hamlin Court, Sunnyvale. The shelter provides a warm and comfortable place for homeless adults and families to stay. For info call 408-854-4670. https://t.co/57PUyQdvAu

[Scott Ludlam @Scottludlam]

yup. that’s absolutely the only way to make a difference. no other way. don’t even bother. https://t.co/0k81h11gI1

[Ben @sysctl]

I'm not a fan of the A-G having exclusive power over ASIO, but compared to Dutton's mega-clusterfuck of a "home affairs" department, it's definitely the lesser of two evils.

No one minister should have are not as wide as that of Dutton's powergrab. https://t.co/5Y2ew3QfP4

[Paddy Manning @gpaddymanning]

Contra Dutton: George Brandis’s secret ASIO speech https://t.co/o673gxNZ5L

[Ben @sysctl]

@ian @bradfitz @MikeIsaac [**] Doubly so those who are immigrants. Fuck CPAC.