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My New Wise Traditions Article, “Nutritional Adjuncts to the Fat-Soluble Vitamins,” Is Now Online!

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 13
🏥 Health & Wellness Education
  1. The article delves into the roles of zinc, magnesium, fat, carbohydrate, carbon dioxide, and thyroid hormone in supporting the action of fat-soluble vitamins.
  2. Chris Masterjohn's article explores the concept of synergy between fat-soluble vitamins and their nutritional adjuncts.
  3. The work is based on a talk at the Wise Traditions conference and provides insights into nutrition for mental health.

Thư ngỏ thứ hai gửi Quốc hội về Dự thảo Luật An Ninh Mạng

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jun 18
🌍 World Politics Education
  1. The importance of internet freedom in fostering critical thinking and independent thought among individuals, especially in educational settings.
  2. The link between internet freedom, creativity, and economic development, highlighting the role of a free internet in allowing nations to compete globally in the tech industry.
  3. The potential impact of restricted internet access on the talent development, economic growth, and innovative capacity of a country, as seen through examples of Vietnamese students and tech entrepreneurs.

Right now at Dreamplex

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 30 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Education
  1. The atmosphere at Dreamplex is exciting with people actively working on their projects and goals, creating a productive environment.
  2. The office spaces at Dreamplex are modern with high-quality equipment and fast WiFi, giving a comfortable and tech-savvy setting for work.
  3. Reflecting on past accomplishments and experiences can sometimes make one appreciate personal growth and the journey taken over time.

Không phải mỡ, chẳng phải vàng tâm, mà là xoài

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 14 Apr 15
🍲 Food & Drink Education
  1. Growing fruit trees can evoke nostalgic memories and reconnect individuals with nature.
  2. Planting fruit trees along city streets or in public spaces can enhance urban environments and provide sustainable food sources.
  3. Incorporating fruit tree care programs in educational curriculum can teach children about environmental stewardship and foster a love for nature.

Thư ngỏ gửi nhà báo Thùy Trang và ban biên tập báo Tuổi Trẻ

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 29 Mar 15
📰 News Education
  1. The article highlighted one-sided reporting that portrayed a student as the main wrongdoer, shifting blame away from the teacher's violent behavior. This raises questions about journalistic integrity and fair representation of the truth.
  2. The harmful effects of physical punishment on children were emphasized, indicating that corporal punishment does not effectively teach or discipline, and may lead to long-term negative consequences.
  3. The main concern advocated was the protection of the student who was physically abused, criticized by the education system, and unfairly portrayed in the media, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable individuals.
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Cập nhật

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 30 Dec 10
🕹 Technology Education
  1. The author is transitioning to a new location for work and study, balancing full-time work and part-time education, and emphasizing that work is also a form of learning.
  2. The author works for a small company specializing in information security consulting and research, while studying cryptography at a reputable university.
  3. The author looks forward to an exciting period ahead, expressing a willingness to write more and inviting readers to connect if they feel like meeting.

Damn Vulnerable Linux

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 07
🕹 Technology Education
  1. Damn Vulnerable Linux is a distribution aimed at providing hands-on experience with security issues within GNU/Linux to teach protection and mitigation techniques.
  2. The project focuses on binary exploitation, buffer overflows, web exploitation, reverse code engineering, and copy protection analysis.
  3. Damn Vulnerable Linux stands out for its emphasis on buffer overflows, disassembly, and providing a self-contained, easy-to-use environment for learning security topics.

Bước ra khỏi chiếc giếng và những giấc mơ con

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 04 Dec 06
🕹 Technology Education
  1. Having a strong desire to contribute to the collective knowledge of humanity is a powerful source of motivation and creativity.
  2. It's essential for individuals in the field of cybersecurity in Vietnam to have a deep-rooted passion for learning and a solid foundation of knowledge.
  3. Creating a supportive community for cybersecurity enthusiasts in Vietnam can help channel their enthusiasm into the right path of growth and development.

Generative AI and cybersecurity: governance, risk, compliance and management

Solresol • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Education
  1. Generative AI models are becoming more complex and powerful, with potential risk implications as the number of free parameters increases significantly.
  2. There is a divide in the AI community between those who believe in scaling up existing AI technology for superhuman intelligence and those who believe in the need for fundamental breakthroughs before achieving human-level AI.
  3. The use of large language models like ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize industries by offering cutting-edge research capabilities and automation tools at an affordable price, but also raises concerns about cybersecurity and the need for responsible AI governance.

Using AI in education part 3

Solresol • 0 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Education
  1. AI tools like flawless speech-to-text and language models can simplify tedious tasks in education.
  2. Utilizing sound recorders to narrate student marks and AI tools like Whisper can assist in cross-checking data accuracy.
  3. Using AI prompts to identify discrepancies between data in spreadsheets and transcripts can be efficient and reliable.

Republicanism and the Eudaimonic Economy

Logos and Liberty • 0 implied HN points • 22 Oct 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education
  1. We live in a post-industrial society with surplus wealth that needs to be distributed thoughtfully.
  2. Consumer economy in the US is unsustainable, and we should consider a shift towards a 'eudaimonic' economy focused on education and research.
  3. Universal access to postsecondary education can be a crucial step towards achieving a more balanced and sustainable economy.

2023 Highlights from Zaiku

Deep-Tech Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 31 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Education
  1. Zaiku Group focused on collaboration, working with organizations like the National Quantum Computing Centre and University of Malta BioGMT Team to harness the power of quantum computing for biomedical data.
  2. They participated in the NQCC Hackathon, where their use case on equivariant embeddings was selected, showcasing their commitment to practical applications of quantum computing capabilities.
  3. The team also engaged in knowledge sharing through events like the HealthTech Cluster Huddle and launched a quantum hardware course series dedicated to optical models.

Deep-Tech Newsletter | August 2022.

Deep-Tech Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 08 Aug 22
🕹 Technology Education
  1. Researchers successfully attacked the SIKE encryption algorithm using classical methods, raising questions about other potential vulnerabilities in post-quantum cryptography.
  2. Understanding advanced mathematics is crucial for analyzing and implementing secure cryptographic standards.
  3. Zaiku Group is launching a community course on Measure Theory and Functional Analysis, valuable for those interested in quantum information and related fields.

'The knowledge of things': Jane Sharp's art of midwifery

The Quack Doctor • 0 implied HN points • 29 Mar 24
💾 History Education
  1. Jane Sharp's 'The Midwives Book' was a pioneering midwifery manual written in English by a woman. It aimed to educate midwives on anatomy and help women understand pregnancy and childbirth.
  2. Sharp's work highlighted the importance of practical experience and anatomical knowledge for midwives, emphasizing the need for women to have access to education in the field.
  3. The book not only served as a guide for midwives but also empowered women by providing information and reassurance about pregnancy and childbirth, promoting a sense of agency over their reproductive health.

Petticoat physic: the opposition to Lady Doctors

The Quack Doctor • 0 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
💾 History Education
  1. Opposition to women's medical education in the 19th century was not unanimous within the male medical profession, with debated arguments against female doctors including concerns about their suitability, impact on marriage, and emotional capacity.
  2. Critics of female doctors expressed doubts that female patients would prefer a doctor of their own sex, citing potential lack of comfort and believing women to be emotionally, intellectually, and physically unsuitable for the profession.
  3. Concerns were raised about the impact of women becoming doctors on marriage, with worries about neglecting household duties, raising children, and the societal implications of married women practicing medicine.

College, Inequality and African Americans: Change and Continuity

Symbolic Capital(ism) • 0 implied HN points • 17 Feb 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education
  1. Historically, African Americans faced exclusion from higher education, even after legal changes, resulting in lower college attendance rates and disparities in graduation rates and debt compared to white peers
  2. Affirmative action measures have primarily benefited elite individuals from marginalized groups, rather than significantly increasing social mobility for a broader range of minorities
  3. Institutions of higher learning have incorporated racial inclusion measures that do not address underlying inequalities, leading to a 'conspiracy of silence' that avoids confronting systemic issues of racialized inequality

Ideological and Demographic Diversity Are Best Pursued in Tandem

Symbolic Capital(ism) • 0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 19
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education
  1. Pursuing ideological and demographic diversity together is important. People from various backgrounds offer different perspectives.
  2. Party affiliation doesn't always align with ideological leanings. Understanding the differences can help bridge cultural gaps.
  3. Ignoring ideological diversity in educational settings can exclude historically marginalized groups. True diversity includes perspectives beyond race and ethnicity.

Newletter #17: Textbooks are all you need!

Decoding Coding • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Education
  1. Using online code for training LLMs can cause problems because that code often needs extra info to be useful and includes repetition. It's not always high-quality or useful code.
  2. The phi-1 model improves training by using a specific set of high-quality code from textbooks and exercises, making it better for learning how to code.
  3. This approach shows that just changing the training data can lead to better results, highlighting the importance of using good resources for teaching coding.

Debunking Race “Science”

Space chimp life • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🔬 Science Education
  1. Heritability and genetics are often confused. While some studies suggest certain traits are 50-60% heritable, this doesn't mean they're purely genetic, as environment plays a big role too.
  2. Twin studies, commonly used to support race 'science', have flaws because they often fail to isolate the twins' environments correctly, leading to misleading conclusions about heritability.
  3. Understanding intelligence requires looking at how the brain interacts with the environment, rather than just focusing on race or IQ numbers. The brain learns from experiences, showing its flexibility and adaptability across cultures.

Friday Thread #01: Favorite Books on Strategy?

Ruben Ugarte's Growth Needle™ • 0 implied HN points • 31 May 24
📚 Literature Education
  1. Books on strategy can come from both business and non-business domains. They offer lessons on how strategy works in real life.
  2. Sharing insights in a community helps everyone learn and grow. It's great to hear from others about their favorite strategies.
  3. Exploring a wide range of books can inspire new ideas and approaches to strategy. Different perspectives make us better thinkers.

Here's my new podcast: How Sears Used Catalogs to Reshape America

Ruben Ugarte's Growth Needle™ • 0 implied HN points • 30 Apr 24
🎙 Podcasts Education
  1. A new podcast called Stratagems has been launched, focusing on strategies used by organizations. The first episode is about how Sears used catalogs to shape America.
  2. The series will explore different companies and their rapid growth tactics across eight episodes. It aims to dive into specific historical contexts and their impacts.
  3. The first episode lasts over two hours and highlights the early history of Sears before it became a well-known retail chain. It emphasizes the significance of mail-order catalogs in Sears' success.

How to !win a Hackthon

Tecnica • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Education
  1. Hackathons are a great way to meet new people and network for job opportunities. Companies often sponsor these events looking for talent.
  2. It's important to be spontaneous and work with different people. Picking random team members can lead to new ideas and creativity.
  3. Don’t overthink your project idea or spend too much time planning. Choose tools you haven't used before to keep the experience fresh and exciting.

“Eureka!” – “I've found it!”

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Education
  1. Andrej Karpathy is launching Eureka Labs, which aims to create a new AI-native educational approach. This means they want to teach using tools and concepts from AI right from the start.
  2. Karpathy has a rich background in AI, having worked at Stanford, Tesla, and OpenAI. His experiences show how he has greatly contributed to the field of artificial intelligence.
  3. He has a passion for education and has created various online tutorials and series to help others learn about AI, making complex topics more accessible.

Software Engineering is Not Dying

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Education
  1. Software engineering jobs are not going away. Companies are still eager to hire engineers.
  2. There's a big gap between the skills of new grads and what employers need. Many fresh graduates lack experience with essential tools and frameworks.
  3. India is facing a shortage of experienced software engineers and may soon run out of skilled talent, especially in AI.

Generative AI Salaries in India

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Education
  1. Senior roles in large companies offering generative AI jobs can earn over INR 1 crore every year. This shows how high demand is pushing salaries up.
  2. Middle-sized companies and startups typically pay between INR 30-40 lakh, which is still a good amount compared to regular jobs.
  3. AI engineers with generative AI skills have seen their salaries rise by 50%, with some earning around INR 8.5 lakh, which is much higher than standard software engineers.

ChatGPT Clears UPSC Prelims

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 11 May 23
🕹 Technology Education
  1. The UPSC prelims exam is very challenging, with only about 25% of candidates passing. This makes it one of the toughest exams for civil service positions in India.
  2. When ChatGPT was tested on the UPSC prelims, it only answered 54 out of 100 questions correctly, showing it struggled to do well.
  3. Many students took pride in ChatGPT's failure because it highlighted the tough competition and skill needed to succeed in the UPSC exams.

Schools of Thought in Deep Learning 🏫🎒💭

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 26 Sep 21
🕹 Technology Education
  1. There are different perspectives in deep learning, reflecting various schools of thought. Understanding these perspectives helps deepen your knowledge of the field.
  2. Participating in workshops or masterclasses can significantly enhance your skills in data science and related areas. It's a great way to learn from experts and gain hands-on experience.
  3. Keeping up with newsletters and articles about analytics can keep you informed about the latest trends and developments. Staying updated is key in the fast-paced tech world.

About Me

Alex’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Education
  1. The person is a junior at Yale, focusing on computer science and economics.
  2. They work as a Fellow at Bloomberg Beta, evaluating new AI companies.
  3. They enjoy building and creating things, and are likely always working on a project.

Mindful Musings #1

Tranquil Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jan 23
🎭️ Culture Education
  1. Love languages are more complex than we think; how you give love is often different from how you want to receive it. Only 14% of people express love in the same way they want to receive it.
  2. The ancient Babylonians were really smart! They figured out how to get the square root of 2 almost perfectly without modern tools, showing that limits can spark creativity.
  3. AI, like ChatGPT, will change how we work by taking over some tasks, but it won't replace jobs. Humans will still be needed to guide and correct the AI's output.

End of an Era

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 08 Aug 11
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education
  1. The Page Program, which allowed young people to work in the House of Representatives, has ended after being around since the 1820s. It's sad to see a program that provided valuable experiences to many young Americans come to a close.
  2. Technology has changed how work is done in Congress, making the need for Pages less important. With most communication happening electronically, Pages are no longer needed for tasks they used to perform.
  3. The cost of maintaining the Page Program was high, and many felt it wasn't justified given its diminishing benefits. Officials recognized that it was time to end the program and focus on new ways for young people to engage with Congress.

Social Network

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 12 Oct 10
🕹 Technology Education
  1. People who started college in 1996 had a unique experience with the internet, mostly because their peers were not using it as much yet. This created a big difference in how each group interacted online.
  2. During those early internet days, the excitement was about simple things like chain emails and basic search engines. There weren't many online activities besides looking at silly games or adult content.
  3. Looking back, students had opportunities like creating websites or starting social networks but didn't recognize their potential. Ideas like Facebook seemed silly at the time, even though the seeds for them were there.

China: learning Mandarin

Logos • 0 implied HN points • 15 Mar 20
🎭️ Culture Education
  1. Learning Mandarin is challenging and different from other languages because it has no connection to Indo-European languages. This makes it tough, but also exciting.
  2. Chinese words can be fun to learn since many are made by combining simpler words. Understanding the meaning behind them can make guessing new words easier.
  3. Mistakes in speaking Mandarin can be amusing and humbling. It feels uncomfortable at times, but overcoming these challenges brings a sense of accomplishment.

✅ Final call for applications for Socially Mobile management training

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 19 Aug 24
💼 Business Education
  1. There are two weeks left to apply for a free management training program called Socially Mobile, which helps people from underserved communities in corporate communications.
  2. The program lasts 10 weeks and offers modules on important topics like ethics, financial management, and crisis management.
  3. Most graduates say the program has helped their careers, with many reporting promotions, better job opportunities, and salary increases.

✅ Join Socially Mobile: Empowering diversity and driving change in public relations

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jun 24
💼 Business Education
  1. Socially Mobile is a program that helps increase diversity in public relations by providing education and support for practitioners from underrepresented backgrounds. It aims to give them better job opportunities and higher salaries.
  2. Graduates from the Socially Mobile program highlight how it expands their skills and networks, making them feel more hopeful about their careers. The supportive environment helps them believe in their potential.
  3. The program offers fully funded places for people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and other underrepresented groups. This helps ensure that everyone has a chance to succeed in the public relations industry.

✅ Unlock your management potential in public relations

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 13 May 24
💼 Business Education
  1. There are funded places available for a leadership training program in public relations. It's designed for people from low-income backgrounds and aims to help them move into management roles.
  2. New features on WhatsApp will make it easier for users to plan events within the app and respond to group announcements. This can help communities connect better.
  3. Instagram is changing its algorithm to support original content creators more. This means smaller accounts will get more visibility, which is good news for new creators.

✅ Socially Mobile empowers diverse talent, drives industry transformation

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 24
💼 Business Education
  1. Socially Mobile helps people from different backgrounds get training in public relations. This way, more diverse talent can succeed in the industry.
  2. In 2023, many graduates found better jobs, got promoted, or received salary increases after completing the program. It's making a real difference in their careers.
  3. The program is looking for funding to continue helping more students in the future. People can contribute to support places for those in need.

✅ Monday briefing: Socially Mobile open for applications for 2024

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
💼 Business Education
  1. Applications for the Socially Mobile program in 2024 are now open. This program helps people from diverse backgrounds in public relations develop important management skills.
  2. AI tools can help public relations professionals analyze data better and extract useful insights. This can improve strategies and make sense of complex information.
  3. YouTube is making its platform more inclusive by adding multi-language audio descriptions for videos. This change helps those with visual impairments enjoy and access content more easily.

✅ Socially Mobile reports on graduate career progression

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
💼 Business Education
  1. 25% of graduates have either gotten promoted or found new jobs after the program. This shows that the program helps people advance in their careers.
  2. 75% of graduates feel that the program positively impacted their career. This suggests that many found the training valuable for their growth.
  3. Three in five graduates reported immediate benefits at work, like more confidence and better management skills. This indicates the program has a direct effect on their job performance.