It's trivial to roll your own basic <stdint.h> with those types for existing C89 implementations.
Unless they don't provide the corresponding type natively at all (which can be the case for some 16-bit platforms and 64-bit). But then you have a bigger problem anyway.
You're just reading a mildly ambiguous sentence in poor faith. Not only is the amphetamine comment clearly applying to Adderall—which is true—methylphenidate also delivers an uptick in dopamine, which is why it's effective at all. The difference between the two drugs—which is meaningful in many contexts—is not substantial in this context.
> You're just reading a mildly ambiguous sentence in poor
faith. Not only is the amphetamine comment clearly applying
to Adderall—which is true—methylphenidate also delivers an
uptick in dopamine, which is why it's effective at all. The
difference between the two drugs—which is meaningful in
many contexts—is not substantial in this context.
I disagree. The OP is correct in calling out the bogus languge used in the article.
Saying the difference between Adderall (an amphetamine) and Ritalin (methylphenidate) doesn't matter because they both just boost dopamine is like saying it doesn't matter whether you turn up the volume on your speaker by using a remote or by walking over and pressing a button. Yes, both methods make the music louder, but how they do it is different.
Adderall pushes more dopamine out, while Ritalin makes sure the dopamine that's already there sticks around longer. This matters because, depending on someone's unique brain chemistry and health, one method might be better for them than the other. It's not just about the end result (more dopamine); it's about how you get there and what side effects might come along for the ride. Just like some people prefer the remote for convenience, doctors and patients might prefer one medication over the other based on how well it works for them and how it makes them feel.
> Saying the difference between Adderall (an amphetamine) and Ritalin (methylphenidate) doesn't matter because they both just boost dopamine is like saying it doesn't matter whether you turn up the volume on your speaker by using a remote or by walking over and pressing a button. Yes, both methods make the music louder, but how they do it is different.
Ok, but considering the context your distinction has no relevance.
Turns out people want more from the market than a 401k and a cheap tv. Specifically a stable place to live with reliable employment and decent healthcare is worth sacrificing a hell of a lot for.
Most white collar workers have that. HN is packed with people who own homes, are highly employable, have excellent healthcare, and disposal income to splurge on consumerism.
The internet/social me is so hyper focused on those at the bottom that they have lost sight of what its like just a few levels up. But it's critical to understand in order to craft functional solutions.
Why are you under the impression white collar workers are all workers and the only ones that matter? You also are, again, assuming your statistics imply something about their politics
Ok, who gives a damn about that? White collar workers are still workers who are fucked by the current globalized market. Furthermore most folks don't have cushy salaried positions and they collectively matter a lot more than the folks on this forum.
> while I agree with the geo-political arguments, I'd prefer to see regulations that allow the freemarket to design a solution, rather than a government contract to choose the winner.
I think the market did choose and the choice was "not in the us".
