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From Yao to Mao

by Prof. Kenneth J. Hammond · first published 2004

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  • FooBarWidget · Oct 13, 2021 · Recommends

    Okay I've been watching your back and forths for a while now and you guys seem to deadlock. I'll add some verifiable data. Exhibit 1: "From Yao To Mao" by Kenneth James Hammond, history professor at New Mexico State University https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VMEFNcbR0o&t=8m30s This history lecture states that The Great Leap Forward actually achieved…

    on “Sony to join TSMC on new $7B chip plant in Japan” ↗
  • ketzu · Dec 26, 2025 · Recommends

    Technically last year, but less than 365 days ago: * The Mom Test * The SAAS Playbook Actually in this year, the ones I remember the most: * Start Small, Stay Small * From Yao To Mao (more a series of lectures on chinese history) The most recent one I haven't finished yet but was surprised I liked: * Software Engeineering at Google Many more things described ring true or feel desireable,…

    on “Ask HN: What did you read in 2025?” ↗

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