as of 19:01 PST · 820 stories · live
The distribution is extreme. A handful of stories absorb nearly all the attention.
High ratio = people approve, not argue
Low ratio = comments outrun upvotes = anxiety
Open-source tooling gets clean approval. Economy and AI debates generate more heat than light.
"$96 3D-printed rocket that recalculates its mid-air trajectory using a $5 sensor"
— 381pts · 342 commentsA low‑cost, DIY rocket demonstrates how inexpensive sensors can enable real‑time autonomous flight. It’s a striking reminder that hardware innovation is still accessible to hobbyists.
820 stories submitted today. Top score: 381. The builders are building — but the conversation is bigger than the code.
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