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RKUL: Time Well Spent 03/03/2024

Razib Khan's Unsupervised Learning • 171 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🔬 Science Evolutionary biology Genetics Anthropology Ancient History Podcasts
  1. Parents can now screen embryos during IVF using whole genome sequencing to check for hundreds of conditions, keeping families safe.
  2. The presence of maternal grandmothers has been linked to higher survivorship among grandchildren, showing the evolutionary importance of menopause.
  3. Research on ancient DNA and AI may offer valuable insights into human history, potentially surpassing the impact of ancient DNA studies.

What I Learned This Week #1

Eventually Consistent • 39 implied HN points • 06 May 24
🕹 Technology Databases Programming Podcasts Social media
  1. ScyllaDB introduces a shard per core design, maximizing parallelism by assigning a separate shard to each core.
  2. FoundationDB bridges SQL and NoSQL, offering ACID transactions with schema flexibility and performance.
  3. Compilers like Clang and language servers like Clangd have separate purposes; language servers follow the Language Server Protocol for portability.

Vol. 1, Issue 46 - Interview with Michael Haigney

Johto Times • 119 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Anime Podcasts Interviews Television
  1. Michael Haigney was the voice director for the English adaptation of the Pokémon anime and voiced many beloved characters like Charmander and Psyduck.
  2. Adapting the anime involved a lot of fast-paced script writing and scheduling challenges, especially to keep up with tight deadlines.
  3. Attending conventions and meeting fans has been a rewarding part of his journey, revealing how much the show means to many people.
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The Lone Toad Newsletter - June 2023

The Lone Toad - Croaker RPGs Newsletter • 159 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Newsletters Blogging Podcasts
  1. Croaker RPGs has achieved great milestones in its first year, including high page views, popular posts, and significant game downloads and payments.
  2. Future plans for Croaker RPGs include creating more games, exploring new blog hosting options, and focusing on quality over quantity in blog posts.
  3. The newsletter highlights interesting solo RPG games like Nihilation, MIRU-II, and Wands and Laserguns, encouraging sharing and visibility within the niche solo RPG community.

Newsletter updates

The Counterfactual • 59 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Podcasts Language Research Education
  1. A guide on Large Language Models (LLMs) has been translated into Spanish, highlighting the complexities in translating technical terms accurately.
  2. The author recently participated in a podcast discussing philosophical questions about LLMs, sharing insights on topics like grounding and validity.
  3. Ongoing research aims to determine if LLMs can help measure and improve how easy texts are to read, with plans for future experiments to test this.

"He spoke of computers with some awe"

Res Obscura • 134 HN points • 19 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI History Podcasts Digital Technologies
  1. John von Neumann was pondering the idea of the simulation hypothesis back in the years just after World War II, earlier than commonly thought.
  2. Margaret Mead discussed the 'prehistory of AI' in a 1968 interview, touching on topics such as self-improving AI systems and the fear of computers.
  3. The conversation between John von Neumann and Margaret Mead offers insights into early considerations of global AI policy and cultural attitudes towards technology.

Unveiling the Future of AI: Insights on AI Chips, Knowledge Graphs, and AI Regulations

Gradient Flow • 239 implied HN points • 09 Feb 23
🕹 Technology AI Hardware Knowledge Graphs Regulations Podcasts
  1. AI chips are evolving to meet the demands of models, like the focus on non-Nvidia backends making strides with software stacks such as PyTorch 2.0 and Triton.
  2. Knowledge graphs are escalating in importance for AI applications due to their ability to provide structured data representation, aiding in better comprehension and use of information.
  3. Anticipation is growing for AI regulations in 2023; teams are advised to prepare for regulatory changes in data and AI by consulting with experts and staying informed.

Are Small Books The Future? | #256

Boundless by Paul Millerd • 150 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
📚 Literature Books Writing Podcasts Authors Reading
  1. Writing shorter books can be a hidden market with high reader satisfaction as people tend to recommend books they finish.
  2. Experimenting with different ways to package writing and breaking traditional book length norms can lead to new perspectives on what a book can be.
  3. Launching a podcast series interviewing diverse individuals about their work challenges and offering free coaching sessions can be engaging and informative.

The Lone Toad Newsletter - May 2023

The Lone Toad - Croaker RPGs Newsletter • 139 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🎭️ Culture Gaming RPG Solo Play Blogging Podcasts
  1. The newsletter discusses the choice between First-Person and Third-Person perspectives in solo games, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each.
  2. The author recommends solo RPG games like 'The Taming of the Slugiraffe' and 'A Wonderful, Awful Idea', providing links for further exploration.
  3. Upcoming content on the blog includes a retrospective to celebrate its 1-year anniversary, along with stats about games released and more.

At the Halfway Mark in 2023

Holodoxa • 139 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Books Podcasts Social media Social Status
  1. The author reads and reviews a significant number of books, mostly non-fiction, providing detailed commentary and recommendations.
  2. The author shares a list of podcasts they enjoy listening to regularly and new shows they've discovered recently.
  3. The author discusses an academic debate on social status persistence and genetic factors, highlighting critiques and supportive commentary.

MarketWire | Let me be clear: Monopoly Go is "successful"

The GameMakers Letter • 78 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Gaming Podcasts Mobile Market Analysis Industry Trends
  1. The discussion revolves around the success and profitability of Monopoly Go in the games industry.
  2. There is an emphasis on understanding the deeper nuances of game industry topics, such as defining profitability.
  3. Despite any controversies or disagreements, the main focus is on promoting open discussion and learning in the industry.

Our Guests Tell Us Their Favorite AI Tools

The Cognitive Revolution • 137 implied HN points • 27 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Tools Podcasts Software Artificial Intelligence Coding
  1. AI builders use accessible, AI-first tools with good UI in their daily work.
  2. Developers recommend tools like ChatGPT, CoPilot, Bearly.ai, Layup, MusicLM, Supermeme.ai, Character.ai, and EzDubs.AI.
  3. Podcast episodes feature guests discussing AI tools, foundational models, coding techniques, chip design, and language models.

The Best New Podcast by Far

Christopher’s Newsletter • 137 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
💼 Business Podcasts Entrepreneurship Investing Global Markets Technology
  1. When exploring new markets, it's important to understand and respect the local distinguishing factors and adjust go-to-market strategies accordingly.
  2. In emerging markets, there is a growing trend of revolutionizing traditional, local businesses with technology and data tools to create efficiency.
  3. AI is just as transformative and widely used in emerging markets as it is in Silicon Valley, with entrepreneurs embracing AI tools for operational efficiency.

Weekly Wednesday Wisdom #5

Weekly Wisdom • 179 implied HN points • 05 Jan 23
🎭️ Culture Books Podcasts Philosophy Personal Development Self-reflection
  1. The newsletter discusses reading 'Discipline Is Destiny' and '5000 Words Per Hour' to increase productivity and writing output.
  2. Listening recommendations include 'Building A Second Brain' and insights from author David Deida on masculinity and femininity.
  3. The newsletter delves into philosophical discussions from podcasts and videos, and reflects on the themes of wisdom and personal growth.

Every shooting at a school in May 2024

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 19 implied HN points • 01 Jun 24
📰 News Gun Violence School Shootings Podcasts Data Analysis Security Measures
  1. The number of school shooting incidents in May 2024 continues a rising trend over the last 3 years, but the increase from 2023 to 2024 is not exponential.
  2. The number of victims in May 2024 is higher compared to 2023 but notably lower than in 2022, when a tragic incident in Uvalde involved multiple fatalities and injuries.
  3. In May 2024, shootings often occurred at night and during school events like graduations, emphasizing the importance of proactive policing, as incidents frequently happened during unauthorized post-graduation parties on campus.

The Ukraine Archives

Nonzero Newsletter • 429 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics War Mainstream Media Podcasts Public Opinion
  1. The war in Ukraine has been a loss for both sides and the whole world, impacting human and economic aspects beyond the war zone.
  2. Alternative perspectives to mainstream media coverage on the Ukraine war are valuable and provide a clearer view.
  3. Various written pieces and podcast conversations offer insights on the Ukraine war, from psychology to geopolitical impacts and potential resolutions.