The hottest Context Substack posts right now

Looming Context

Chartography • 78 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23

Understanding context frees us from narrow one-dimensional perspectives.
Insights are more engaging and trustworthy when accompanied by comparison and context.
Context in data graphics helps to create layers of engagement and meaning.

General Oleksandr Syrskyi

Phillips’s Newsletter • 82 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24

🌍 World Politics Military Ukraine Controversy Context

General Oleksandr Syrskyi's appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has divided opinions.
Syrskyi is a controversial military figure in Ukraine, causing much talk and debate.
President Zelensky's decision to appoint Syrskyi is seen as risky due to the divided opinions surrounding him.

#53 The world's most hated typeface

Design Lobster • 339 implied HN points • 01 Feb 21

🪑 Design Typography Context Human behavior

The context in design is crucial - a design might not be bad, just used in the wrong setting.
The 16th-century spork demonstrates how design can influence manners and social behaviors.
Designs need to consider human behavior intricacies, often beyond pure logic.

✨🔍 Pesach Second Days; Shemini 2023

TorahRedux • 19 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Prayer Context

Don't let fear stop you from taking action
Effort is needed for miracles to happen
Context and timing are crucial when doing the right thing

The Art Of Sharing Context

The Modern World Builder ✧Tips For Collective Lorecraft • 19 implied HN points • 21 May 23

🎭️ Culture Community Context Art Internet Social media

Sharing context is crucial for making people care and understand.
Take time to gradually build relationships and connections with others.
Adding context to what you offer can make a significant difference in how it is perceived and appreciated.

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#70 Design illusions

Design Lobster • 139 implied HN points • 31 May 21

🎨 Art & Illustration Design Architecture Typography Perception Context

Design can deceive our eyes through various techniques like overshooting in type design and visual illusions in architecture.
Human visual perception quirks are important to consider in design to create effective and impactful visuals.
Context and wit can be leveraged in design to playfully interact with surroundings, adding depth and interest to the design.

Context Is Everything

The Corbett Report • 25 implied HN points • 22 Oct 23

🚌 Education Context Manipulation Society Solutions Visual art

Context is crucial in understanding information and events.
Manipulation of context is a powerful tool used by media to influence perceptions.
By reframing problems and situations, individuals can empower themselves to take action and make positive changes.

Can We Prevent LLMs From Hallucinating?

Brett DiDonato • 3 HN points • 21 Mar 24

🕹 Technology AI Models Context

Preventing LLMs like ChatGPT from hallucinating entirely is a challenge, but technological advancements are helping reduce hallucination rates.
Techniques such as using better models, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), larger context windows, and improved grounding can significantly reduce model hallucinations.
Hallucinations in large language models are caused by the autoregressive nature of the models and the lack of logical grounding, but advancements in model quality and techniques are making complex AI applications more feasible.

The Woman And The Gate

Load-bearing Tomato • 8 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23

📖 Philosophy Change Context Freedom Prayer Wisdom

The story emphasizes the importance of understanding the context before making decisions.
It highlights the consequences of acting impulsively without considering the reasons behind certain structures or rules.
It serves as a reminder to pause, reflect, and seek understanding before taking action.

#24 Visualising racism, slipper adverts & relationships

Design Lobster • 39 implied HN points • 13 Jul 20

🎨 Art & Illustration Visual communication Graphic design Relationships Context Design process

Design can challenge narratives and surface unheard voices through visual communication.
Understanding the context in which a design will be seen is crucial for effective and impactful design.
Designing a product is akin to designing a relationship, highlighting the importance of considering the connections a design creates.

Quantum Identities

Vic's Verdict • 1 HN point • 04 Jun 23

🔬 Science Quantum Mechanics Identity Context Theories Implications

Context dictates which identities are active, including our self-perception and perception of others.
Identity may exhibit quantum properties like subatomic particles, with different sides emerging in different contexts.
External identities, like our perception of objects, are influenced by personal context and experiences.

The goldfish principle and objective benchmarking

Probable Wisdom • 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24

🕹 Technology AI Innovation Measurement Context Benchmarking

The Goldfish Principle emphasizes managing context like a goldfish's limited memory, crucial for LLM application development and innovation.
Objective Benchmarking involves setting up evaluation criteria to measure progress effectively, vital for tasks with uncertain outcomes like LLM application development and innovation.
Embracing the Goldfish Principle and Objective Benchmarking helps navigate uncertain opportunities successfully, supporting teams and organizations to thrive in unpredictable environments.

Baseball and Carbon Accounting, Part 2

Solar Powered Data • 0 implied HN points • 26 Aug 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Carbon accounting Standardization Context

To measure success in preventing carbon emissions, a relevant baseline is crucial. This could be individual company goals or industry standards, similar to evaluating a baseball player against a replacement level baseline.
Achieving net zero carbon emissions requires collaboration throughout the supply chain, akin to how in baseball, run prevention involves both the pitcher and fielders.
Accounting for context, such as location, role, and timing, is essential in both baseball and carbon emissions measurement to accurately assess contributions and impacts.