All articles tagged with #simplicity
Originally Published 22 days ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo urges Vatican employees to embrace humility and simplicity inspired by Jesus' birth, emphasizing that everyday work and dedication can glorify God and shape the true style of the Church, especially during Christmas.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Hacker News
The article emphasizes that in software development, especially at scale, the goal should be to do the simplest thing that could possibly work, acknowledging that complexity is inevitable but often unnecessary. It advocates for careful consideration, staged implementation, and understanding the problem deeply before opting for simplicity, while warning against over-engineering and the false allure of overly complex solutions. Experience and context are crucial in determining what 'simple' truly means in each scenario.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Study Finds
A study by the University of Waterloo reveals that humans have a natural preference for simple explanations and solutions due to our brain's efficiency. Through experiments with 2,820 participants, researchers found that people favor straightforward methods unless complex options are statistically more reliable. This preference for simplicity is linked to our cognitive inclination towards efficiency, suggesting that our brains are wired to achieve more with less effort. The findings highlight the importance of context in decision-making and the flexibility of human cognition.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by SciTechDaily
A study from the University of Waterloo reveals that people have a cognitive bias towards simplicity, favoring simple explanations and solutions for their efficiency and reliability. Conducted by Claudia Sehl and colleagues, the research involved 2,820 participants and found that simpler, more common causes are preferred for understanding events and achieving goals. This preference for simplicity reflects a broader desire for efficiency in both explanations and task execution.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vatican News
In a rare July audience, Pope Francis urged members of six religious congregations to pray for vocations to ensure the future of their orders. He emphasized the importance of beauty and simplicity in their spiritual lives, encouraged them to follow the example of their founders, and highlighted the need for good formation and prayer, especially before Christ in the tabernacle.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BleepingComputer
Despite being capable of creating complex art imagery from text prompts, generative AI services like DALL-E and Midjourney struggle to produce a plain white background when prompted, as observed in an experiment conducted by a data scientist. Similar challenges were encountered when requesting completely black backgrounds. Additionally, the experiment extended to ChatGPT, which also faced difficulty in not responding to a prompt when asked to do nothing. This highlights the limitations of AI when tasked with simple requests, prompting the question of whether others have encountered similar hurdles or found workarounds.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IGN
SteamWorld Build is a refreshing and charming city builder game where players grow a frontier boomtown populated by retrofuturistic steam-powered robots while simultaneously excavating a mine below. The game offers a simple yet satisfying loop of providing services and producing goods, with the added challenge of managing the underground mining operations. While the game lacks complex upgrades and diverse build strategies, it compensates with beginner-friendliness and approachability. With its unique premise and enjoyable gameplay, SteamWorld Build offers a quick and fun city-building experience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by YourTango
On November 14, 2023, three zodiac signs - Taurus, Sagittarius, and Aquarius - are seeking love that is simple and uncomplicated. During the transit of Moon sextile Venus, these signs are inspired to prioritize peace and ease in their relationships, avoiding drama and complications. Taurus desires an easy-going existence, Sagittarius seeks a drama-free partnership, and Aquarius values simplicity and clarity. They are ready to communicate their needs and find partners who share their desire for uncomplicated love.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Chrome Unboxed
The new Chromebook Plus devices prioritize speed and simplicity, offering a seamless and fast experience. These devices come with powerful processors, such as 12th and 13th-gen Intel Core i3 models, and some AMD Ryzen 3 7320C variants. Benchmark results show that the large-core Intel chips outperform the AMD variants, but overall, all Chromebook Plus models provide sufficient processing power. While more expensive devices with 12th or 13th-gen Core i5 or i7 processors offer the most speed, the sub-$500 Chromebook Plus models with large-core Core i3 processors are still fast and suitable for general computing tasks. The Chromebook Plus devices are designed to be easily identifiable and consistently fast, making them a reliable choice for Chromebook users.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hackaday
Simple Unix Chat (suc) aims to replace bloated chat programs like Slack by performing almost all modern chat functions in only five lines of Bash. It utilizes Unix services such as SSH for authentication and relies on common Unix system features for handling ownership and access. Channels are text files, making it easy to write bots or pipe command outputs directly into suc. While not everyone may switch to suc, it demonstrates the power of designing around the Unix philosophy and utilizing existing system tools, although it may result in a less desirable user experience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by YourTango
On July 7, three zodiac signs (Aries, Sagittarius, and Capricorn) are influenced by the transit of Moon conjunct Neptune, leading them to seek effortless love and simplicity in their romantic relationships. They realize the importance of keeping drama at bay and embracing a practical approach to maintain successful partnerships. These signs understand that while wild fantasies and imagination are valuable, there is a time and place for them, and real-life relationships thrive on simplicity.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Creative Bloq
The Canadian Space Agency has unveiled a new logo design featuring a maple leaf and three stars, departing from the usual tropes in the sector. The design is intended to communicate "daring invention and our sights set on the future, ready to push the boundaries of ingenuity and innovation." The new logo is a lot cleaner than the agency's previous effort, taking a reduced, simplified approach. Despite its simplicity and the lack of shadows or swooshes, it manages to give the impression that the Maple leaf is taking flight by the way it tapers towards the stars below it.