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A Glimpse Inside the Vanity Project

In My Tribe • 227 implied HN points • 14 Jun 25
🚌 Education Course design Psychology Interactivity Teaching Methods
  1. The Vanity Project aims to create an interactive seminar that teaches students about human interdependence. The project is still in progress and needs dialogue improvements.
  2. The course outline includes multiple chapters and concepts related to psychology, social order, and government. Each chapter breaks down complex ideas into manageable parts.
  3. The project requires collaboration and possibly funding for future developments. There's a bigger plan to create seminars for professors based on their courses.

Launching Live Courses on Systems Programming

Confessions of a Code Addict • 1058 implied HN points • 25 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Software Development Systems Engineering Education Programming Course design
  1. There is a growing gap between complex systems in software and the engineers who understand them. More engineers need to learn how these systems work in detail.
  2. The new live courses will help those interested in systems engineering to gain practical skills. They'll start with basics like programming in X86 assembly and progress to more complex topics.
  3. Hands-on practice is key to learning in these courses. Along with guidance, you'll need to put in effort and time to really understand the concepts.

The evening class institute

Soaring Twenties • 100 implied HN points • 04 Dec 24
🚌 Education Teaching Methods Literacy Course design
  1. Evening classes can be a mixed bag, with some students really passionate but also a bit much at times. It's important to balance enthusiasm with respect for the class and the teacher.
  2. Some students have a tendency to show off their knowledge or manage the classroom, which can be distracting. Teachers usually know what they're doing, and students should give them space to lead.
  3. Despite some annoying personalities, adult education classes are a great opportunity to learn new skills and meet interesting people. The overall experience can be really rewarding.

Reflections: my class about LLMs and Cognitive Science

The Counterfactual • 139 implied HN points • 17 Apr 24
🚌 Education Teaching Methods Cognitive Science Artificial Intelligence Course design
  1. A new class on Large Language Models (LLMs) was created to help Cognitive Science students understand the intersection of AI and human cognition, especially after the popularity of technologies like ChatGPT.
  2. The course covered the history and technical foundations of LLMs, with hands-on labs and discussions that helped students think critically about their societal impacts and ethical concerns.
  3. For future classes, there's a desire to expand the content, particularly by adding discussions on topics like tokenization and exploring more philosophical aspects of LLMs.

First Look At Rome's Ryder Cup

The Quadrilateral • 511 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Golf Players Course design
  1. The course routing at Marco Simone for the Ryder Cup keeps key holes visible for spectators.
  2. Marco Simone features drivable par 4s that will add excitement to the back nine.
  3. The design of the course is straightforward and should not be a significant challenge for players to learn.
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A Preview of the Next Era at Golden Gate Park GC

Wigs on the Green • 19 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
🎾 Sports Golf Course design
  1. The golf course at Golden Gate Park GC is undergoing significant changes led by architect Jay Blasi.
  2. The course alterations include restoring native sand dunes, adding fescue fairways, and adjusting hole lengths for different player skill levels.
  3. The renovation aims to maintain the course's appeal to both beginners and experienced players, with a focus on strategy and sustainability.