1. Gemini CLI Total comment counts : 130 Summary Gemini CLI is a free and open-source command-line interface that integrates AI assistance into developers’ terminals, enhancing the coding experience. It enables a wide range of tasks, from coding and content generation to problem-solving. Users can access Gemini 2.5 Pro, with generous limits of 60 requests per minute and 1,000 per day at no charge, by logging in with a Google account....
1. Writing toy software is a joy Total comment counts : 60 Summary The article emphasizes the value of creating toy programs, inspired by Richard Feynman’s quote, “What I cannot create, I do not understand.” It argues that building these small projects helps developers understand software mechanics better than theoretical study. Amidst increasing commodification in software development, toy programs revive the joy of coding and enhance problem-solving skills. The author lists various suggested projects, like a regex engine, a simple OS kernel, and a JavaScript interpreter, encouraging programmers to embrace toy projects for personal growth and development in their primary work....
1. What happens when clergy take psilocybin Total comment counts : 43 Summary A decade-old study involving religious leaders who took psilocybin (magic mushrooms) reveals that over 90% found the experience profoundly spiritual. Many reported enhanced leadership qualities and a liberated perspective on religious dogma. Despite ethical concerns and biases in participant demographics, the study raises important questions about psychedelics and spirituality. While major religions generally oppose mind-altering substances, Indigenous cultures have used them in sacred practices for centuries....