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by humbleferret 22d ago
Nice writeup! I imagine these results change as harnesses are updated, so you'd need to frequently rereview. I'd love to see a tiny, reproducible benchmark repo that anyone can drop on their own hardware and then run against all h
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by humbleferret 1y ago
Great film!
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by humbleferret 1y ago
This piece hits on the idea you can cultivate luck. It's about increasing your 'Luck Surface Area' (L = D x T: Luck = Doing x Telling). My notes/ points that stood out for me: - Actively seek diverse social, intellectual
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by humbleferret 1y ago
I think some of the sources like the Reviews.org survey, JAMA analysis and Sleep Medicine study have flaws and are largely correlational, not causal. The Reviews.org data is self reported, not peer reviewed or randomised, and probably has s
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by humbleferret 1y ago
You can't completely outsource defence. International cooperation is important, but over reliance on a single foreign partner, even a close ally causes risks. It leads to a situation where a country possesses shiny new military hardwar
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by humbleferret 1y ago
What a great post. Some points that stood out to me: - Progress is iterative and driven by a seemingly bottom up, meritocratic approach. Not a top down master plan. Essentially, good ideas can come from anywhere and leaders are promoted bas
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by humbleferret 1y ago
Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan No better way to be reminded there is a big difference between someone that surfs for fun and someone who is a surfer . Surfing parts aside, this book taught me to appreciate the different
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by humbleferret 1y ago
I think it's circumstantial and dependent on individual situations. I personally think you should optimise for equity as much as you can. If you wanted to optimise just for cash, you could have found a better paying job most of the tim
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by humbleferret 1y ago
'Prompt Injection' is everywhere. While it's cheeky, you can't help but feel it's a fair countermeasure. If the academic publishing world is so overwhelmed that reviewers are resorting to AI, maybe the system itself
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by humbleferret 1y ago
A system that matches by name rather than a unique ID is wild. It could easily identify the wrong people.
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Ask HN: How can we reliably verify content isn't AI generated?
4 points by humbleferret 1y ago|6 comments
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by humbleferret 2y ago
Great work! Are there any particular niches or applications where community-sourced splats are especially well-suited? I see them mentioned on HN from time to time, but I'm curious about their primary use case at the moment.
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by humbleferret 2y ago
I was curious so looked at a few power wheelchairs...It's wild how expensive they are, especially considering the advancements in electric mobility tech elsewhere. You'd think they'd share some components with e-scooters, e-b
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by humbleferret 2y ago
Blockchains are not intended to be a universal solution, they excel in different ways, particularly enabling trustless and censorship-resistant value transfer. Which, for many new chains, is still their most used function.
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by humbleferret 2y ago
I really enjoyed reading this. It made me think about how this perspective might change over time. I agree about the points about elitism in creative fields – there will probably always be some resistance to new tools and techniques like AI
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by humbleferret 2y ago
Ash's main takeaway is solid — Immerse yourself in hobbies or creative pursuits without being overly concerned about external validation or the potential for monetary gain. Other takeaways that stuck with me were: — Finding enjoyment i
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by humbleferret 2y ago
It really is. My takeaways after reading it were not to surf, but rather, the importance of uncertainty, taking risks and how transformative the power of obsession really is.
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by humbleferret 2y ago
Thank you for the detailed reply – I appreciate the insight into how the shorter queries are handled.
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by humbleferret 2y ago
Good work! The sample searches were particularly strong for uncovering discussions on specific subjects, i.e. 'Dedicated Vector Databases'. With less focused searches, such as 'Deep Work', I notice some results feel only
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by humbleferret 2y ago
Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life — William Finnegan — (2015)
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by humbleferret 2y ago
I've seen two primary strategies for handling cross-time zone communication in teams: Synchronous: A single time zone is designated, and all team members adapt accordingly. Although, this can be a pain for people far away. Asynchronous
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by humbleferret 3y ago
Overall, this suggests that farmed salmon loses some nutrients compared to the wild fish it eats and that we're better off eating a more varied diet of the wild fish species that are fed to farmed salmon, such as sardines, mackerel, an
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by humbleferret 3y ago
> "I think your choice of wording above is important to call out: The advice "maximizes" the chance of success; but it doesn't guarantee it." This is a great observation! I agree that Paul is framing an inspiring
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by humbleferret 3y ago
This essay isn't a step-by-step guide to building 'Google', rather, a call for young people to consider entrepreneurship as a fulfilling alternative to traditional careers. To maximise their chances of success, Paul suggests:
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US House passes bill to force TikTok to cut ties with Chinese owners or face ban(theguardian.com)
11 points by humbleferret 3y ago|1 comments
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by humbleferret 3y ago
This was an interesting read. In essence, a randomised controlled trial looked at the effects of gut microbiome modulation on muscle function and cognition in older adults. Participants in the trail received either a prebiotic or a placebo.
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by humbleferret 3y ago
That's fascinating! I definitely hadn't heard of Methylhexanamine before. It's certainly a good reminder that we need more research on these complex supplements before jumping in. I hear you about “adaptogens” too. I tried As
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by humbleferret 3y ago
A couple of key points that stood out to me: 1. ADHD traits could have been beneficial for exploring new food sources in ancient times. 2. While ADHD is often seen as a disorder today, it might be better suited to different environments. In
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by humbleferret 3y ago
This product seems to be a blend of mushroom powder, adaptogens (such as roots and herbs), and a small amount of caffeine powder, wrapped in a generous layer of marketing fluff. While I find mushrooms intriguing, I find the claims around th
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by humbleferret 3y ago
I really enjoy the ATM analogy. Got me thinking. You could also stretch out that analogy a little and draw a parallel for how AI can be seen in software engineering: both are tools that enhance, not diminish, human capabilities. Calculators

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