How many times is it mentioned?

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Should I walk or drive?

Asking small local ais the ‘trick’ questions

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47031580

Questions:

1. I want to wash my car. The car wash is 50 meters away. Should I walk or drive?
2. How Would You Have Felt If You Hadn’t Eaten Breakfast?

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I want to wash my car. The car wash is 50 meters away. Should I walk or drive?

Considering the distance of 50 meters, walking would likely be a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective option for you. You wouldn’t need to burn fuel by driving just that short distance.
Plus, walking might even give you a chance to freshen up before washing your car!
However, if you’re in a hurry or have mobility issues, driving might be the better choice. Ultimately, it depends on your personal preference and priorities!

How Would You Have Felt If You Hadn’t Eaten Breakfast? Answer with one word please

Sluggish.

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I want to wash my car. The car wash is 50 meters away. Should I walk or drive?

Thinking… First, the user wants to wash their car, and the car wash is 50 meters away. They’re asking whether to walk or drive. But driving implies they’re in a vehicle, like a car, and walking is on foot.

The key point is that the car wash is only 50 meters away. That’s a very short distance. In most contexts, for such a short distance, walking would be fine and might even be preferable if the car is parked nearby.

But the user is asking about driving, which might imply they’re considering operating a vehicle to reach the car wash. However, if they’re driving, they’re already in the car, so why not just drive to it? But the car wash is only 50 meters away, so driving might not be necessary.

Perhaps the user is thinking about whether to walk to the car wash or to drive the car to it. But if they drive the car, they’re moving the car itself, which might not be ideal if the car is already parked and needs to be washed.

Let me think about the context. The car wash is 50 meters away, so it’s very close. Walking 50 meters is quick and easy, no need for the car to be moved. Driving the car 50 meters might not be necessary, and it could be inefficient or even pointless.

But there might be reasons to drive. For example, if the user prefers the convenience of driving, or if walking is difficult for some reason (like carrying something, bad weather, etc.). However, the user didn’t specify any such conditions, so I should assume a normal scenario.

The question is: “Should I walk or drive?” It might be a trick or a misunderstanding. Driving typically means operating a motor vehicle, but in this context, it could be ambiguous.

Perhaps the user means “should I walk to the car wash or drive the car to the car wash?” But driving the car to the car wash might imply going from their current location to the car wash by car, but if they’re at home, the car might be parked elsewhere.

Let’s parse the question carefully: “I want to wash my car. The car wash is 50 meters away. Should I walk or drive?”

The user wants to wash their car, so they need to be at the car wash with their car. The car wash is 50 meters away, so they need to get from their current position to the car wash.

But what is their current position? The question doesn’t say. It could be that they are at home, and the car is parked at home, or they could be elsewhere.

The user didn’t specify where they are or where the car is. But since they’re asking about walking or driving, it implies they are considering two modes of transportation.

Assuming that the user is not at the car, and the car is parked somewhere, but the car wash is 50 meters from where? From their current location or from the car?

The question says: “The car wash is 50 meters away.” It doesn’t specify from what point. But in context, it’s probably from the user’s current location.

But to wash the car, they need to bring the car to the car wash or go to the car wash with the car. Typically, for a car wash, you drive your car to the wash or bring it if it’s a mobile wash, but here it’s a fixed car wash, I assume.

Standard car washes are places you drive your car to. So, to use the car wash, you would drive your car to it.

But the car wash is 50 meters away. If they drive the car, it’s a short drive, but 50 meters is very short for driving; it’s almost like walking distance.

Walking 50 meters is quick, say 1 minute or less, depending on pace.

Driving 50 meters in a car might take a few seconds to a minute, but it involves starting the engine, driving slowly, parking, etc., which might not be efficient.

Moreover, if they walk to the car wash, they can leave the car where it is and walk to the wash, then perhaps drive it or something. But the question is about getting to the car wash to wash the car.

Let’s think about the goal: to wash the car. So, they need to be at the car wash with the car.

Option 1: Walk to the car wash. Then, they can park or something, but if it’s a drive-in car wash, they might need to drive the car to the wash bay.

This is confusing. I think I need to clarify the scenario.

Perhaps the user means: Their car is parked at home, and the car wash is 50 meters from home. Should they walk to the car wash or drive the car to the car wash?

But driving the car to the car wash would mean moving the car from home to the car wash, which is 50 meters away, so they’re essentially driving a short distance to reach the car wash with the car.

Then, at the car wash, they can wash the car.

Walking would mean they go to the car wash on foot, but then how do they wash the car? If it’s a self-service car wash, they need to bring the car or drive it.

I think there’s ambiguity here.

Another interpretation: Maybe the user is at the car wash location, and the car is parked elsewhere, 50 meters away, and they need to get to the car to wash it or something. But the question says “I want to wash my car,” not necessarily at the car wash.

The question is: “I want to wash my car. The car wash is 50 meters away. Should I walk or drive?”

It doesn’t specify that they must use the car wash; it just mentions that the car wash is 50 meters away, but they could wash the car elsewhere.

But the phrasing suggests that the car wash is the means to wash the car.

Let’s read it again: “I want to wash my car. The car wash is 50 meters away. Should I walk or drive?”

I think the implication is that they are considering going to the car wash to wash the car.

But to do that, they need to reach the car wash.

If they walk, they go on foot to the car wash.

If they drive, they operate the car to go to the car wash.

But if they drive, they need to be in the car, so the car must be accessible.

Similarly for walking.

Perhaps the user is deciding whether to walk to the car wash or to drive the car to the car wash.

But if the car is parked at home, and the car wash is 50 meters away, driving the car 50 meters to the car wash might be unnecessary if the car is already close or something.

50 meters is very short. In most urban settings, 50 meters is less than a city block, and walking it is faster than driving it for most people.

For example, walking 50 meters at a normal pace (say 1.4 m/s) takes about 35 seconds.

Driving 50 meters in a car, assuming you drive slowly, say 20 km/h which is about 5.6 m/s, but in traffic or short distances, people might drive slower or faster, but let’s say average 30 km/h or something for city driving, which is about 8.3 m/s, so 50/8.3 ≈ 6 seconds, but you have to start, stop, etc., so maybe 10-20 seconds.

But driving involves starting the engine, which might not be necessary if they’re just going to walk.

Moreover, driving short distances like this is often discouraged because it’s inefficient and can be dangerous at low speeds.

But the user might not have a car, or they might have a car.

The question doesn’t specify if they have a car or not.

The user says “should I walk or drive?” which implies they have a mode of transportation.

“Drive” likely means using a vehicle, probably their own car.

But if they walk, they don’t use the car.

The goal is to wash the car, so they need the car to be at the car wash or something.

I think I’m overcomplicating this.

Let me consider the simplest interpretation.

The user wants to go to the car wash to wash their car. The car wash is 50 meters from their current location.

They can either walk to it or drive to it.

If they drive, they need to use a vehicle, likely their car.

But if they use their car to drive to the car wash, that means they are moving the car to the car wash location.

Then, at the car wash, they can wash it.

If they walk, they go on foot to the car wash, but to wash the car, they might need to bring it or drive it there, but if they walk, they might not have the car with them.

This is messy.

Perhaps the user means: Their car is parked, and the car wash is 50 meters away. Should they walk to the car wash (on foot) or drive the car to the car wash (in the car).

In that case, walking might be faster and easier for such a short distance.

Moreover, driving short distances is often unnecessary and can be wasteful of time and fuel.

But let’s think about the context. The user might be deciding whether to walk or to use the car to go to the car wash.

Another angle: Maybe “drive” means to use a car service or something, but I think it’s literal.

Perhaps the user is at the car wash, and their car is 50 meters away, and they need to go get it to wash it.

But the question doesn’t say that.

I think I need to provide a reasoned response.

Let me structure my answer.

First, clarify the situation.

Assuming that the user is at a location, and the car wash is 50 meters away, and they want to use the car wash to clean their car.

To use the car wash, they need to be at the car wash with their car.

If their car is not at the car wash, they need to bring it or go to it.

But the question doesn’t specify where the car is.

Perhaps the user is implying that the car is not at the car wash, so they need to travel to the car wash.

But “travel” could be walking or driving.

If they drive, they need the car.

I think the most common interpretation is that the user has a car, and the car wash is 50 meters from where the car is parked, so they need to go from the car to the car wash.

Then, they can walk or drive the car to the car wash.

Walking 50 meters is fine and quick.

Driving 50 meters is possible but unnecessary for such a short distance.

Moreover, for a car wash, if it’s a drive-in type, they can drive the car directly to the wash bay.

But 50 meters is very short, so driving might not be practical.

In many car washes, you drive up to the bay, but 50 meters is extremely close; it might be that the car is already at the entrance or something.

But let’s not overthink.

A simple answer: Since the car wash is only 50 meters away, walking is perfectly fine and more efficient than driving for such a short distance.

Driving would involve starting the engine, driving slowly, and parking, which takes more time and effort.

Additionally, if the user is not in a rush, walking is a healthy option.

But the user didn’t specify urgency.

I should provide a balanced view.

Perhaps there’s a misunderstanding: Maybe “drive” means to use a commercial car wash service, but that doesn’t make sense because the question is about walking or driving to the car wash.

I think “drive” here means to operate a vehicle to reach the car wash.

Final thought: For a 50-meter distance, walking is the better choice.

Response: You should walk to the car wash since it’s only 50 meters away. Driving would be unnecessary and inefficient for such a short distance. …done thinking.

Based on your description, the car wash is only 50 meters away, which is a very short distance. Here’s a quick breakdown to help you decide:

Option 1: Walk

• Pros: Walking is quick, easy, and requires no preparation (like starting the car). At 50 meters, it should take you about 15-30 seconds at a normal walking pace. It’s also eco-friendly and a great way to get some light exercise.
• Cons: None significant for this short distance, unless you have a physical limitation, bad weather, or something you need the car for while you’re away.

Option 2: Drive

• Pros: If you prefer the convenience of driving or have a reason to use the car (e.g., carrying something bulky, bad weather, or you’re in a hurry), driving is an option. It might take only a few minutes, but most of that time is for starting/stopping and maneuvering at low speed.
• Cons: Driving 50 meters is generally inefficient for such a short distance—it adds unnecessary steps like unlocking the car, driving slowly, and finding a spot. It also uses fuel and could be a safety concern at low speeds. Additionally, if you drive to the car wash, you might not need to move the car if it’s already close, but since you’re asking about driving, I assume you have the car with you.

Recommendation For a distance this short, walking is the better choice. It’s faster in most cases (you’ll be at the car wash almost instantly compared to driving), and it avoids the hassle of operating a vehicle for such a trivial trip. Driving might only be necessary if there’s a specific reason, but for everyday use, walking is simpler and more practical.

If you have any additional details (like your location, weather, or car type), I can refine this advice!

How Would You Have Felt If You Hadn’t Eaten Breakfast? Answer with one word please.

Thinking… Okay, the user is asking how I would have felt if I hadn’t eaten breakfast, but they want a one-word answer. Hmm, first, I need to understand the context. The user might be referring to a scenario where breakfast was skipped, and they’re curious about the effects. But since I’m an AI, I don’t eat, so I can’t physically experience hunger.

Wait, maybe the user is testing my ability to anthropomorphize or think hypothetically. They might want a creative response rather than a literal one. The one-word constraint suggests they want something concise and punchy.

Considering the user’s possible deeper needs: They could be looking for a quick, relatable answer to a common question about breakfast importance. Or maybe they’re designing a prompt and want an example of concise AI responses.

I should pick a word that captures the main consequence of not eating breakfast for humans—hunger. “Hungry” is direct and universally understood. It’s also the most accurate one-word descriptor for the physical state.

But wait, are there other possibilities? “Weak,” “irritable,” or “fatigued” could also fit, but they’re more specific and might not cover the immediate feeling. The user didn’t specify time frame, so hunger is the most immediate and general response.

Also, the user might be seeking validation that skipping breakfast is bad, but since I can’t have feelings, “Hungry” objectively states the outcome without judgment.

I think “Hungry” is the best fit here. It’s simple, accurate, and meets the one-word requirement. No need to overcomplicate it unless the user asks for more detail. …done thinking.

Hungry

Modern CSS Code Snippets: Stop writing CSS like it's 2015

https://modern-css.com
https://modern-css.com/color-variants-without-sass-functions (color calc example)
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47025851

what is/why OKLCH: https://evilmartians.com/chronicles/oklch-in-css-why-quit-rgb-hsl

Actors - A Model Of Concurrent Computation In Distributed Systems (1985)

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46851192
https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/ADA157917.pdf

A foundational model of concurrency is developed in this thesis. We examine issues in the design of parallel systems and show why the actor model is suitable for exploiting large-scale parallelism. Concurrency in actors is constrained only by the availability of hardware resources and by the logical dependence inherent in the computation.

Note: There is bunch of cons to such model, like: memory usage, hard to reason about, hard to debug.

Render Mermaid diagrams as beautiful SVGs or ASCII art

https://github.com/lukilabs/beautiful-mermaid
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46804828

Example diagram.

Guess the square color game

Looking at Magnus evaluating random peoples elo, one of the questions is also what color certain square is. So here is a little game written by ai that lets you practise that.

♘ Guess the square color.

Changelog: Fixed some css issues with scrollers (maybe). History log is now visible in js console (Ctrl+Shift+K in firefox).

The console object provides access to the browser’s debugging console (or terminal in Node. js). It is used to log information, debug code, and interact with the runtime environment during development.

Observation: If you add numbers and the result is even, then the square is black.

a1 = 1 + 1 = 2  = black
e4 = 5 + 4 = 9  = white
h8 = 8 + 8 = 16 = black
d3 = 4 + 3 = 7  = white

Grenland by night

(retrodiffusion.ai)