It's not the mechanics behind the site that is important, it is the concept. Betterexplained is a site providing valuable insights, and http://links.betterexplained.com promises to become a great resource for understanding the world.
Hackers care about curiosity, learning and understanding, hence the interest.
I was really happy to see this at the top. I think it may be because we're both YC alum and some articles from betterexplained have been well received here in the past.
But also, I hope, the need to know why (not just how) is a common urge among hackers.
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No offense, but how is the launch of a slinkset site a top HN story?
It's not the mechanics behind the site that is important, it is the concept. Betterexplained is a site providing valuable insights, and http://links.betterexplained.com promises to become a great resource for understanding the world.
Hackers care about curiosity, learning and understanding, hence the interest.
Beats me -- isn't it a slow news week? :)
I was really happy to see this at the top. I think it may be because we're both YC alum and some articles from betterexplained have been well received here in the past.
But also, I hope, the need to know why (not just how) is a common urge among hackers.
I'm guessing slow news week. It's been all finance stuff and layoffs.
sock puppet voting?