The HackerNoon Newsletter: The Hidden Cost of Over-Engineering (and How to Stop Yourself) (3/6/2025)

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🪐 What’s happening in tech today, March 6, 2025?

The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Michelangelo Strikes in 1992, and we present you with these top quality stories. From The Hidden Cost of Over-Engineering (and How to Stop Yourself) to Algorithms are All Around Us, but Can They Be Trusted to Govern Us?, let’s dive right in.

Algorithms are All Around Us, but Can They Be Trusted to Govern Us?

By @obyte [ 5 Min read ] An algorithm can take over the world! But we still can take over some decentralized algorithms, especially the ones in crypto. Read More.

What the Hell Is the Mar-a-Lago Accord and Why Should You Care?

By @darragh [ 8 Min read ] Explore Trumps bold Mar‑a‑Lago Accord—a daring plan using century bonds, currency moves, and digital assets to reshape Americas economy. Read More.

The Internet Is Worse Than Ever, But We’re Too Addicted to Leave

By @brianwaustin [ 4 Min read ] Social media in 2025 is a battle between humans and the machines, and we are losing. Read More.

The Hidden Cost of Over-Engineering (and How to Stop Yourself)

By @anaumova2502 [ 4 Min read ] Over-engineering feels like smart planning—until it slows you down. Learn how to spot the signs, avoid common traps, and keep your code simple, scalable, and ma Read More.

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