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Frame Rate, experiments, messes

Sunday Letters • 39 implied HN points • 09 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. AI technology is developing quickly, and if you don’t engage with it yourself, you might be caught off guard by new advancements. It's better to stay updated by trying things out.
  2. Many people still don’t experience AI firsthand and only learn about it from news. Trying out tools like GPT-4 can help you understand its potential.
  3. Being spontaneous and messy in your approach is key to creativity. Don't worry about making things perfect; experimentation can lead to great innovations.

Deep Learning Weekly: Issue #319

Deep Learning Weekly • 275 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. Google's Bard Extension now scans Gmail, Docs, and Drive for answers with its AI chatbot.
  2. Optimizing LLMs from a dataset perspective involves strategies for finetuning using existing datasets.
  3. Influence Functions offer insights into large language model generalization, improving accuracy and robustness through dataset reinforcement.

Deep Learning Weekly : Issue #297

Deep Learning Weekly • 275 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. Meta open-sources DINOv2 for computer vision models with self-supervised learning.
  2. European lawmakers call for tighter controls on powerful general-purpose AI.
  3. Various articles explore topics like building LLM applications, understanding parameter-efficient fine-tuning, and consistency models.

Welcome to the Provost Dungeon

ailogblog • 139 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Bureaucracy is essential for large organizations to manage data and control, but it can hinder community-building, and many share grievances about bureaucratic systems.
  2. Generative AI has the potential to transform bureaucratic processes in universities, leading to anxiety and excitement among bureaucrats, requiring a shift towards positive and pragmatic change.
  3. Educational bureaucracies can benefit from design thinking, incremental experiments, and a hybrid persona of intellectual-bureaucrat to create better structures that support teaching and learning.
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Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset

Elevate • 218 implied HN points • 21 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Learning
  1. Our mindset plays a big role in shaping our lives, influencing how we tackle challenges, learn, and grow.
  2. A fixed mindset hinders growth by viewing abilities as static traits, leading to fear of failure, avoidance of challenges, and jealousy of others' success.
  3. Conversely, a growth mindset empowers individuals, as they believe in their ability to develop skills over time through effort, learning, and perseverance.

Of Jail, hell and avocados

The Global Jigsaw • 238 implied HN points • 24 Nov 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Learning a new language is about more than just vocabulary, it's about empathy and understanding vulnerability.
  2. Making mistakes in language is brave and should be appreciated, not ridiculed.
  3. Language learning is like exploring a foreign land - full of surprises and growth.

Rethinking mindset

10x your mind • 119 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Learning
  1. Rethinking is a wise strategy and can lead to better outcomes.
  2. Cognitive laziness, identity crisis, and fear of admitting wrong hold us back from rethinking.
  3. Pausing to rethink can lead to more informed choices, stronger relationships, and a more fulfilling life.

Deep Learning Weekly : Issue #324

Deep Learning Weekly • 235 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. This post covers updates in deep learning including new AI models and techniques.
  2. Industry highlights include open-sourcing Fuyu-8B, AI in robotic learning, and funding for AI startups.
  3. Topics on MLOps, LLMOps, learning, and libraries provide insights on various aspects of AI development.

Whose ethics? Whose AI?

imperfect offerings • 159 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Building an ethical ecosystem for AI in academia requires collaboration and coordination within the sector to meet regulatory requirements and promote openness.
  2. Designing assignments that make the use of generative AI tools less compelling can enhance learning outcomes and reduce the need for detection methods that undermine trust.
  3. Individual educators should challenge the idea that students can act ethically in a context lacking supportive infrastructure for informed ethical decision-making, and focus on conversations about writing practice to foster understanding and development.

Deep Learning Weekly: Issue #308

Deep Learning Weekly • 255 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. This week's issue of Deep Learning Weekly covers Meta's AI system cards, real-time machine learning foundations at Lyft, and a local code generator tool using Microsoft's guidance library.
  2. Industry news includes Inflection AI's $1.3B investment, Meta AI sharing 22 system cards on AI experiences, and Unity launching new AI platforms for real-time 3D creation.
  3. In the MLOps and Learning sections, topics range from dealing with train-serve skew in ML models to using LLMs for data extraction and building local code generators.

On Scary Chess

Poczwardowski Notes • 177 implied HN points • 13 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Learning
  1. Playing chess is not about intelligence but about practice and a systematic approach to learning.
  2. Chess is a game of skill and strategy, with no luck involved. It's a battle of brains where the better prepared player usually wins.
  3. Overcoming fear of judgment can lead to valuable experiences. Trying new things, like learning chess, can be rewarding and fun.

cool story, dad

moontower: a stoner dad explains options trading to his kids • 117 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Kids often learn from their parents through modeling and osmosis rather than direct instruction.
  2. Teaching someone else's child may sometimes be more effective in imparting knowledge and lessons.
  3. Finding learning moments in everyday activities or tailored to a child's interests can help them grasp concepts effectively and make the lessons their own.

GRANTED: Connecting with your future self and learning from the past

Granted • 399 implied HN points • 30 Nov 22
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Learning isn't complete just by acquiring knowledge, but by consistently applying it to evolve and improve.
  2. Closing the gap between awareness and action is the ultimate test of growth.
  3. Reject the illusion of continuity for wiser choices; emotional labor is as important as physical and cognitive labor; consider reimagining work methods from hunter-gatherer societies.

On [not] getting to Carnegie Hall

The Bell Ringer • 79 implied HN points • 29 Mar 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Americans often celebrate practicing sports and music but view studying as stressful. This shows a difference in how we value different types of hard work.
  2. Practicing skills like singing or dancing can feel heroic and inspiring. But studying for tests can feel more like a chore, which isn't always motivating.
  3. People might find it easier to accept struggle in creative fields than in academics. This affects how students feel about putting in the effort to learn.

How to Find Information

Back of the Envelope • 117 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. When someone's behavior is out of character, there may be an important reason behind it.
  2. Presenting a clear argument helps in decision-making discussions.
  3. Identifying talented individuals by observing who others trust and seek help from within an organization.

Childhood Roundup #2

Don't Worry About the Vase • 1568 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Child care is becoming more regulated and expensive, making it challenging for parents to afford quality child care.
  2. Parents are facing challenges in allowing their children to play and be independent due to strict regulations and societal fears.
  3. The education system is facing criticisms for ineffective techniques, pushing unnecessary pressure on students, and focusing more on signaling than actual education.

We do Math because it's hard

Kids Who Love Math • 335 implied HN points • 21 Dec 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Math can be really hard to learn for everyone, at any age. It's normal for students to find math difficult as they progress in their education.
  2. Choosing challenges like math for kids can help them build perseverance. It's often easier to support their learning in a comfortable environment like home.
  3. It's important for kids to enjoy the challenge they're taking on. If they like math, they're more likely to stick with it and succeed.

i was half myself without you, now i feel so complete

SPARC '24 JC Blog • 2 HN points • 14 Sep 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. TKS helped me find my drive and purpose, giving me the tools and encouragement to pursue my passions.
  2. Despite the positives, I struggled with pressure to conform to certain ideals, which sometimes felt overwhelming and isolating.
  3. It's important to trust your own feelings and values, and remember there are many paths to success that don't involve strict adherence to someone else's vision.

How to Learn Data Structures and Algorithms [Storytime Saturdays]

Technology Made Simple • 299 implied HN points • 22 Jan 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Understanding Data Structures and Algorithms is crucial for success in technical fields like software development.
  2. Many resources focus on DSA for coding interviews, but it's important to go beyond that to deepen your knowledge.
  3. Learning DSA effectively doesn't have to involve answering countless questions or watching numerous tutorials; there are better approaches available.

Deep Learning Weekly: Issue 337

Deep Learning Weekly • 117 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. DeepMind introduces AlphaGeometry, an AI system solving complex geometry problems at Olympiad level.
  2. ElevenLabs, an AI voice startup, raises $80 million in funding, reaching a valuation of $1.1 billion.
  3. Theory suggests that large language models like LLMs are more than just 'stochastic parrots.'

Should You Pre-teach New Vocabulary?

Mathworlds • 216 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. For effective teaching, teachers and students need a shared set of experiences to talk about before introducing new vocabulary.
  2. Use 'contrasting cases' like 'Which one doesn't belong?' to surface older knowledge and make connections to new vocabulary.
  3. Provide opportunities for students to experience the need for new vocabulary in activities like Polygraph to enhance understanding.

School is Uncool: The Good & Bad of a Formal Education

The Hard Fork by Marvin Liao • 216 implied HN points • 12 Jul 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Children start with wild creativity and courage but often conform as they grow older due to social pressures.
  2. To succeed, it's important to be authentic, think independently, and stand out from the crowd.
  3. Balancing formal education with informal learning is crucial for helping kids develop critical thinking skills and avoid becoming 'cookie-cutter sheeple.'

Deep Learning Weekly: Issue #293

Deep Learning Weekly • 216 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. This week in deep learning includes Microsoft 365 Copilot and emergent abilities of large language models.
  2. Learn about industry trends like signed parameters for ML model deployments and new AI startups.
  3. Explore informative posts on prompt engineering, computer vision in robotics, and papers on video generation and symbolic regression.

Best practices and an elephant

Register Spill • 216 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. Learn different programming languages and paradigms for a comprehensive understanding.
  2. Experiment with both good and bad practices to gain diverse perspectives and experiences.
  3. Try various approaches in software development to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Links - 09/07/2023

Value Investing World • 216 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
💰 Finance Learning
  1. During prosperous times, people tend to invest in new and innovative projects without considering potential risks.
  2. Li Lu has an incredibly remarkable life story.
  3. Bernard Arnault's lessons can be valuable for learning.

How to personalize learning with AI 👩‍🎓

Friends of Parsnip • 196 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Mass education is often one-size-fits-all, expensive, and frustrating for both teachers and learners.
  2. Personalized education, like mastery learning and 1-to-1 tutoring, can be more effective in improving learning outcomes.
  3. Technology, such as AI-powered skill trees, has the potential to revolutionize learning by providing personalized, interactive, and scalable education.

The Orbis Tertius Society

Secretum Secretorum • 378 implied HN points • 22 Oct 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. The Orbis Tertius Society is described as a secret group that aims to explore new ideas and thoughts. It's seen as a mix of a fun experiment and a serious quest for understanding.
  2. Andrew Rose is offering a space for this society at Fractal University in NYC, which focuses on community education. People can apply to join and be part of this unique initiative.
  3. The society blends the concepts of a hidden community with positive intentions, promoting collaboration and thoughtful discussions among its members.