Why “Smoking” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
I recently reread Neuromancer and I don't get why people think it's so prophetic. The real world is shaped by ubiquitous smartphones and surveillance capitalism and social media…
by simpaticoder · Sep 29, 2026
>For many people, sun exposure, smoking and family history are the first thoughts that come to mind regarding cancer risk factors. While infections are rarely high on the list,…
by johnnyApplePRNG · Sep 29, 2026
Theo dropped their Sol 6.1 video and he says he can't tell you, but, shows enough to make it pretty clear. https://youtu.be/vu8X3YroB-w#t=5m30s The smoking gun is…
by jauntywundrkind · Sep 29, 2026
I stopped smoking 15-20 years back and still remember it fondly. It is definitely a pleasant, if smelly, experience.
by eikenberry · Sep 29, 2026
As a former smoker (quit in 2009), I absolutely LOVED smoking. The whole thing. Opening the pack, packing it down, pulling out the cigarette, lighting it, the first drag filling…
by imzadi · Sep 29, 2026
There is no such thing as a victimless crime. Smoking marijuana has many many victims. I have personally seen enough people that smoked themselves stupid or into poverty that it…
by ecshafer · Sep 29, 2026
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Smoking is the combustion of a substance, usually plant material, and the inhalation of resulting fumes. Today, smoking is mostly practiced by rolling the dried leaves of the tobacco plant into a cigarette. Other forms of tobacco smoking include the use of a smoking tobacco with a pipe or cigar, or using a bong. Cigarette smokers almost always inhale the smoke; most pipe and cigar smokers do not inhale. Read more on Wikipedia