Everything I’ve built with Rust so far has been tiny in both scope and size, so writing out my error handling code by hand hasn’t been much of a hassle. However, I’ve been meaning to look into some of the popular error handling crates so I don’t have to write a ton of boilerplate every […]
Category Archives: Links
im
im is a library that implements immutable data structures for Rust. It works with serde so you can make your data persistent. Consider pairing this with Druid.
7 Ways to Maximize Misery (from CGP Grey)
Yes, I’m on a CGP Grey binge today.
This Video Will Make You Angry (from CGP Grey)
The Weird Web
In the vast desolation of the modern Web — now controlled entirely by billionaires, venture capitalists, and media conglomerates — there still exist a few noble souls who are keeping alive the spirit of the weird, creative, and human Web of the late nineties and early noughties. No maps will lead you to the Old […]
The Dhahan Prize
The Dhahan Prize celebrates Punjabi language and literature by awarding a yearly prize for excellence in Punjabi Fiction. https://dhahanprize.com
An Antidote to Dissatisfaction (from Kurzgesagt)
Today I learned that gratitude journaling is backed by actual science.
Why religion is not going away and science will not destroy it
People who think science and religion are at odds with each other understand neither. https://aeon.co/ideas/why-religion-is-not-going-away-and-science-will-not-destroy-it
68 Bits of Unsolicited Advice
Kevin Kelly of Wired has advice for the young ‘uns. https://kk.org/thetechnium/68-bits-of-unsolicited-advice/
India is No Longer India
Aatish Taseer writes: By the time I was an adult, the urban elites and the “heart of the nation” had lost the means to communicate. The elites lived in a state of gated comfort, oblivious to the hard realities of Indian life—poverty and unemployment, of course, but also urban ruin and environmental degradation. The schools […]