Hacker News with Generative AI: Communication

Calendars, Contacts and Files in Stalwart (stalw.art)
We’re excited to announce the release of Stalwart v0.12, a significant milestone that evolves Stalwart from a powerful mail server into a complete, integrated communication and collaboration platform. This release delivers one of the most anticipated features from our community: native support for calendars, contacts, and file storage—all built directly into the server, with no need for third-party integrations.
Software, Email, Collaboration, Communication, Calendars
131 points by gpi 11 days ago | 24 comments
Good Writing (paulgraham.com)
There are two senses in which writing can be good: it can sound good, and the ideas can be right.
Writing, Content Creation, Communication, Ideas
306 points by oli5679 14 days ago | 310 comments
Diseases are spreading. The CDC isn't warning the public like it was months ago (npr.org)
To accomplish its mission of increasing the health security of the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that it "conducts critical science and provides health information" to protect the nation. But since President Trump's administration assumed power in January, many of the platforms the CDC used to communicate with the public have gone silent, an NPR analysis found.
Public Health, CDC, Government, Communication
20 points by bookofjoe 16 days ago | 3 comments
Discord Unveiled: A Comprehensive Dataset of Public Communication (2015-2024) (arxiv.org)
Discord has evolved from a gaming-focused communication tool into a versatile platform supporting diverse online communities.
Social Media, Data Analysis, Communication, Research, Community
152 points by leotravis10 17 days ago | 179 comments
The emoji problem (2022) (artofproblemsolving.com)
Emojis, Communication, Technology, Culture
333 points by mtsolitary 18 days ago | 62 comments
The Precise Language of Good Management (staysaasy.com)
As a manager, your words are your bond
Management, Leadership, Communication, Business
4 points by thisismytest 19 days ago | 0 comments
Fearmongering (wikipedia.org)
Fearmongering, or scaremongering, is the act of exploiting feelings of fear by using exaggerated rumors of impending danger, usually for personal gain.
Fearmongering, Psychology, Communication, Social Manipulation
20 points by downboots 20 days ago | 1 comments
Persuasion methods for engineering managers (manager.dev)
Persuasion is an essential skill for Engineering Managers.
Management, Engineering, Leadership, Communication
84 points by Liriel 25 days ago | 96 comments
Multiplexing (buttondown.com)
In the world of electronics, multiplexing is the process of taking a set of communication channels and collapsing them all to be transmitted along a single communication channel.
Electronics, Communication, Technology, Multiplexing
18 points by ryandotsmith 26 days ago | 0 comments
Why alien languages could be far stranger than we imagine Essays (aeon.co)
Imagining how aliens might communicate prepares us for first contact and illuminates the nature of our own languages
Alien Languages, Linguistics, Communication, Science Fiction, Extraterrestrial Life
24 points by rbanffy 26 days ago | 34 comments
We Trade with Ants: The Little Speakers (fortressofdoors.com)
Animals, Nature, Communication
4 points by surprisetalk 27 days ago | 0 comments
Cheating my social anxiety with T-Shirts (gtmnayan.com)
I’d always been a fairly reserved individual. I had friends who I could be open and charismatic with and talk with for hours but I never really dared to strike up a conversation with strangers.
Social Anxiety, Personal Experiences, Clothing, Communication
5 points by 698969 29 days ago | 3 comments
Ztalk – Real-time voice-to-voice translation for Zoom, Gmeet, Teams (ztalk.ai)
Translation, Communication, Video Conferencing, Software, Real-time
12 points by kshitijzeoauto 29 days ago | 11 comments
Phrases introverts use that set them apart (msn.com)
As a leadership consultant who studies workplace psychology, I've spent more than 30 years helping thousands of individuals and CEOs at multimillion-dollar organizations.
Introverts, Communication, Psychology, Workplace Culture, Leadership
5 points by galaxyLogic 29 days ago | 3 comments
Passing Messages (thedailywtf.com)
After surviving 35 years, dozens of languages, hundreds of projects, thousands of meetings and millions of LOC, I now teach the basics to the computer-phobic
Software Engineering, Programming, Communication
26 points by mifydev 29 days ago | 1 comments
Cuttlefish 'talk' with their arms, study reveals (scienceblog.com)
Scientists have discovered that cuttlefish use distinct arm movements to communicate with each other, adding another dimension to these already remarkable marine creatures.
Animal Behavior, Marine Biology, Communication
145 points by geox 32 days ago | 103 comments
Design and evaluation of a parrot-to-parrot video-calling system (2023) (smithsonianmag.com)
When humans are feeling lonely, we can call or video chat with friends and family who live far away. But, scientists asked, what about pet parrots? New research suggests that these chatty creatures may also benefit from virtually connecting with their peers.
Animal Behavior, Communication, Technology, Research
139 points by michalpleban 32 days ago | 71 comments
Moving from Skype to Microsoft Teams (microsoft.com)
In order to streamline our free consumer communications offerings so we can more easily adapt to customer needs, we will be retiring Skype in May 2025 to focus on Microsoft Teams (free), our modern communications and collaboration hub.
Microsoft Teams, Communication, Collaboration, Software, Retirement
5 points by donohoe 33 days ago | 1 comments
You sent the message, but did you write it? (davidduncan.substack.com)
Last week, I got a message from someone I’ve known for ten years. It was articulate, thoughtful…and definitely not written by him.
Artificial Intelligence, Language Models, Communication, Social Media
72 points by ano-ther 34 days ago | 71 comments
People who don't ask me questions drive me crazy. Why are they like that? (theguardian.com)
‘Non-askers’ can come across as selfish – but there might be personal and societal reasons for their lack of curiosity
Psychology, Communication, Human Behavior, Social Interactions
42 points by creer 37 days ago | 57 comments
How the US defense secretary circumvents official DoD communications equipment (electrospaces.net)
US defense secretary Pete Hegseth appears to have a private computer in his office that is linked to the public internet. He wanted this computer to use the messaging app Signal, which is the preferred method of communication among Trump's government officials.
Government, Security, Technology, Communication
472 points by Harvesterify 37 days ago | 433 comments
Dolphins Communicate with 'Fountains of Pee' (scientificamerican.com)
Humans typically consider peeing a private act. But for many animals, it’s a crucial way to share information—one that goes way beyond simply marking territory.
Animals, Communication, Science, Biology
38 points by hilux 43 days ago | 17 comments
Text-to-Visual with AI by Excalidraw (visualgpt.io)
VisualGPT instantly creates stunning visuals from text, making communication clear and engaging. Free & easy!
Artificial Intelligence, Visual Design, Communication, Software
10 points by caohongyuan 44 days ago | 2 comments
Give People Something to Look At (2021) (staysaasy.com)
A long time ago, I realized that some of my easiest conversations were while walking or hiking or driving in a car with someone.
Conversation, Social Interaction, Communication, Walking, Hiking
38 points by thisismytest 44 days ago | 4 comments
When the World Connected on Skype (restofworld.org)
Skype, the online video-calling service, is shutting down in May after more than two decades of service. For those of a certain generation, Skype changed everything.
Social Media, Communication, History, Technology
15 points by billybuckwheat 45 days ago | 0 comments
Burn Your Title (eatonphil.com)
Burn your title. Burn your job description. I mean, keep your boss happy for sure. Keep your teammates happy by supporting them and building them up and communicating well.
Career Advice, Work Culture, Communication
7 points by ushakov 46 days ago | 1 comments
When the World Connected on Skype (restofworld.org)
Skype, the online video-calling service, is shutting down in May after more than two decades of service. For those of a certain generation, Skype changed everything.
Skype, Communication, Online Services, Social Media
12 points by donohoe 46 days ago | 0 comments
Firehose of Falsehood (wikipedia.org)
The firehose of falsehood, also known as firehosing, is a propaganda technique in which a large number of messages are broadcast rapidly, repetitively, and continuously over multiple channels (like news and social media) without regard for truth or consistency.
Propaganda, Disinformation, Social Media, Communication, Information Warfare
11 points by titaphraz 50 days ago | 0 comments
Ask HN: What are the best books on talking to users? (ycombinator.com)
User Research, Communication, User Experience, Books
12 points by terrellbm 50 days ago | 22 comments
I Cannot Be Technical (fightforthehuman.com)
With some regularity, kind-hearted Technical people tell me that I Can Be Technical, Too.
Technology, Personal Development, Communication
72 points by mooreds 51 days ago | 94 comments