kevin_vanilla

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   by kevin_vanilla 2y ago

   Google DeepMind | Research Scientist, AI for Code | Full-time | Mountain View, CA, USA Hello! We are looking to hire a Research Scientist with experience in AI for Code and an interest in building real-world products. You’ll be embedded wit
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   Ask HN: What are you telling upcoming CS grads?

   2 points by kevin_vanilla 3y ago|0 comments
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   Ask HN: Anyone interested to join our next 8-week goal-based cohort?

   9 points by kevin_vanilla 3y ago|4 comments
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   Ask HN: What would you put in your dream home?

   2 points by kevin_vanilla 3y ago|4 comments
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   by kevin_vanilla 3y ago

   I'm shocked at how many of the responses here describe ambush interviews, I did not know this was a thing! Thanks for sharing :)
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   by kevin_vanilla 3y ago

   To be fair, I've forgotten how to do basic recursion (and a lot of other basic stuff) while coding with no one watching me haha. Thanks for sharing!
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   by kevin_vanilla 3y ago

   Wow! It's amazing how much stuff can come back around in the tech world... A nice reminder to not burn bridges :) Thanks for sharing!
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   Ask HN: Tell me about how you bombed a technical interview

   63 points by kevin_vanilla 3y ago|121 comments
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   Ask HN: Those who recently graduated, are you able to find work?

   3 points by kevin_vanilla 4y ago|0 comments
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    LeetCode (a website with a lot of practice programming problems that are similar or identical to some companys' interview questions)
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    You're gonna love EveryDaysies (not a joke)
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    This is good advice - to clarify, when I said "DIY" I meant "DIY for him" haha. Wix has gotten a few votes here, sounds like that's the way to go. Thank you!
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    Thanks so much! Based on recommendations I'm between Wordpress and Wix right now. Wix seems to be slightly more user-friendly, which my plumber friend will really appreciate, but maybe these premium Wordpress themes are the ticket.
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    This is a great idea, thank you!
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    Ask HN: How to make a simple business website?

    9 points by kevin_vanilla 4y ago|15 comments
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    Mine are English and coding :) Poems are definitely impressive, but they land like a cheap party trick unfortunately.
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    Ask HN: How to show ChatGPT to non-technical friends?

    2 points by kevin_vanilla 4y ago|4 comments
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    You are correct, thanks so much!
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    Agh sorry, I'm not very good with computers... Fixed now!
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    I switched from being a SWE of ~10 years to a Research Engineer at DeepMind, so while it is difficult (as other comments have noted), it is absolutely doable. I wrote a blog post about it here: [EDIT: fixed] https://medium.com&#x
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    (not OP) Montaigne is not a Portuguese-sounding word or name, seems more French to me, but "montagem" is a Portuguese word meaning "montage" which sounds generally like what are describing, a montage of fables.
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    Congratulations! I can't speak to bone density, but if you stick with it, you'll see big improvements throughout your life: better mood, better sleep, more focus, meeting new people... Best of luck on your journey!
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    Hi, your comment really resonates with me. I pursued playing beach volleyball in the US at a professional level for several years, and though I was never a top-10 US player, I could hang/train with them and had a few good pro tournamen
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    I'm passionate about creating a community of people who pursue long-term excellence in their jobs or vocation (whatever it may be) with extreme intensity, e.g. eating/sleeping right, deliberately practicing skills, etc. Please let
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    Meta-advice: When reading advice collection posts such as this one, find the first one that really resonates with you, then stop reading. The brain can't absorb several life-changing concepts within a few minutes of another. After stop
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    (Apologies for missing this comment!) That's great! Although I'm focused on creating "intensity" with everything, I think a big part of that will be figuring out what it means for situations where slowing down is the rig
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    I love Steven Kotler's books, The Rise of Superman but not Art of Impossible. I will check it out, thanks!
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    Great! I have a few leads from this thread and will let you know if I find or start anything. In the meantime, I have my contact details on my profile, so feel free to reach out there.
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    Thanks both for the interesting discussion! I think this cuts both ways - yes, I believe it is possible to strive for improvement in any job, and most jobs would welcome this. That being said, alignment with the impact you want to have and
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    by kevin_vanilla 4y ago

    Agreed that both psychological and physiological are important! I'm curious what experiments you did and what the results were, if you don't mind sharing? No worries if that's not possible, thanks!