Olshansky's Newsletter

Olshansky's Newsletter explores a diverse range of topics including the fundamentals of probability distributions, technological advancements in blockchain and AI, healthcare and pharmaceutical policies, personal productivity hacks, and reflections on life and learning. It offers insights into OpenAI's leadership changes, data privacy, AI governance, personal recommendations for 2023, and the value of creating memories.

Probability and Statistics Blockchain and Technology Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals Artificial Intelligence Personal Productivity Life and Learning Data Privacy AI Governance Recommendations Creating Memories

The hottest Substack posts of Olshansky's Newsletter

And their main takeaways

N₂O: Revisiting the best Nuclear Investment Vehicle

22 implied HN points • 09 Feb 25
💰 Finance Investing Stocks Market Trends ETFs
  1. Investing in nuclear ETFs can help broaden your exposure to the nuclear sector beyond just uranium. This diversification can be important for capturing growth in the industry.
  2. There are several ETFs available that focus on different aspects of the nuclear supply chain. It's good to compare their performances and see which aligns with your investment goals.
  3. Keep monitoring the performance and news related to nuclear investments, as the sector is rapidly evolving and may present new opportunities.

No RSS Feed? No Problem. Using Claude Sync, Claude Projects and GitHub Copilot Workspace to automate everything

114 implied HN points • 08 Jan 25
🕹 Technology AI Tools Software Development Automation Open Source Productivity
  1. Missing RSS feeds can be a hassle, but there are tools available to create them easily for any blog. Using platforms like Claude Projects and GitHub Copilot, people can automate the feed generation process.
  2. Using AI tools like Claude and GitHub Copilot can make daily tasks more efficient. They help simplify coding tasks and can significantly boost team productivity.
  3. By building custom RSS feed generators, developers can keep track of content from blogs that don’t offer subscription options. This means staying updated on favorite blogs is still possible, even without traditional feeds.

My Top `X` 2024 Recommendations

45 implied HN points • 25 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Books Podcasts Movies Experiences Essays
  1. Sharing favorite recommendations can help others discover new books, podcasts, and shows. It's fun to look back and see what you've enjoyed over the years.
  2. Experiences, like traveling and special events, create memorable moments in life. They serve as key highlights that stand out among daily routines.
  3. Staying updated with newsletters and blogs can offer valuable insights and tips for personal growth. Curating a list of favorites keeps you informed and inspired.

Aspire to Inspire Your Present Self

114 implied HN points • 01 Jan 25
🎙 Podcasts Media Inspiration Technology Education Personal Development
  1. Listening to podcasts can be a source of inspiration and motivation. It's like having conversations with really smart people that push you to think and grow.
  2. You can learn a lot from podcasts, gaining new knowledge and different perspectives. This helps you stay informed and deepens your understanding of various topics.
  3. Imagine creating something today that your future self would find inspiring. It's a great way to stay aligned with your goals and keep growing in a positive direction.

Every Mantra has a Counter-Mantra

22 implied HN points • 02 Dec 24
📖 Philosophy Life lessons Self-reflection Problem Solving Advice
  1. Every mantra has a counter-mantra, meaning there's always an opposing idea that can offer balance or a different perspective. It's important to remember this when you take advice or hear a popular saying.
  2. Mantras can be viewed as tools rather than strict rules. Just like you wouldn't use a hammer for everything, you shouldn't apply every piece of advice to every situation.
  3. Finding balance in life is not about sticking to one mantra but understanding that different situations may require different approaches or mindsets. It's all about using the right tool at the right time.
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Why Pocket is Rolling with Rollkit

45 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain Framework Decentralization Security Networking
  1. Pocket Network is implementing the Shannon Upgrade as a micro-rollup using Rollkit and Celestia.
  2. Pocket Network provides developers with reliable, performant, and cost-effective RPC access to the open internet.
  3. The decision to pivot to Rollkit allows Pocket to focus on core utility, delegate security to Data Availability layers, and scale the number of relays the network can handle.

Probability Distributions 101

68 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
🔬 Science Mathematics Statistics Probability
  1. Probability is about the likelihood of events happening.
  2. Probability distributions are functions describing random events over a sample space.
  3. Key concepts include random variables, probability mass function, probability density function, cumulative distribution function, Gaussian distribution, and Bernoulli distribution.

No one wants to host their own LLM Model or Blockchain Node

12 HN points • 19 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Blockchain Infrastructure API Inference
  1. Users prefer paying for cheaper, faster, and easier-to-use solutions rather than hosting their own LLM models or blockchain nodes.
  2. Infrastructure companies in AI and Web3 are competing in a race to provide cost-effective services in a commoditized market.
  3. Success in open-core ecosystems requires balancing between hardware operation and gateway services, with a focus on reliability, performance, and cost.

Use Apps, Not Tabs

4 HN points • 24 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Web Apps Browsers Guides
  1. Convert websites into desktop applications to avoid a clutter of tabs.
  2. Using apps instead of tabs can help you navigate between applications more efficiently.
  3. Chrome's feature of converting websites into standalone apps is powerful and underutilized.

My Top `X` 2023 Recommendations

1 HN point • 07 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Devices Applications Books Blogs Newsletters Podcasts Experiences
  1. Daniel Olshansky shares his top 2023 recommendations in various categories like devices, applications, books, blogs, newsletters, podcasts, shows & movies, Instagram accounts, experiences, and videos.
  2. Some highlighted recommendations include the Remarkable2 Tablet, Levels Health CGM, snipd app, Fireflies.ai, Founders Podcast, BoJack Horseman show, Leo Moves Instagram account, and improv classes.
  3. Olshansky expresses enthusiasm for different tools, media, experiences, and content creators that have made an impact on his life and interests.

A Movie and A Book

1 HN point • 05 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Movies Books Reviews Learning Mindfulness
  1. A Movie: Barbie & The Art of Learning - The movie Barbie delivers a serious message with humor and has a powerful cast.
  2. On Feminism: The Barbie movie advocates for feminism and equality without being 'in your face'.
  3. The Art of Learning Book: Quality of learning hours matters more than quantity - focus, attentiveness, and persistence are crucial.