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The exponential enshittification of science

Marcus on AI • 12 HN points • 15 Mar 24
🔬 Science Research
  1. Concerns about the increase in low-quality scientific content due to AI technology like Generative AI
  2. Recognition that the current pace of problematic scientific content creation is moving fast and in a negative direction
  3. Proposals for solutions such as imposing taxes on AI manufacturers to subsidize journal review systems

Pathologist reports a stunning 52% increase in cancer risk for ages 15-59 who were vaxxed

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Research
  1. A pathologist in Croatia reported a 52% increase in cancer risk for ages 15-59 who were vaccinated.
  2. The study showed that vaccinated individuals had a higher risk of developing carcinomas compared to unvaccinated individuals.
  3. The pathologist does not recommend vaccinations and most people in Croatia are hesitant to get vaccinated despite medical recommendations.

✅ Monday briefing: WaddsCon, connections counter misinformation, print plummets, book review, saying sorry, royal communication, global risks, Wikipedia guidance, image to text, and more…

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 17 Jan 22
📰 News Research
  1. WaddsCon is looking for media case studies and new ideas to help improve media relations. If you have something to share, they want to hear from you.
  2. Connections and trustworthy communities can help fight misinformation. Most people just consume content, so good information sharing is really important.
  3. Most print media is losing readers, moving towards digital as audiences change. The only print that saw growth recently was The Metro as commuters returned to offices.

one idea, one week

Jyri And • 1 HN point • 29 Apr 24
🚌 Education Research
  1. Writing one piece each week can help you think deeply about your topic without rushing. This way, you have time for ideas to develop and connect.
  2. Using an intense weekly writing schedule can mimic the tutorial system of schools like Oxford. It encourages self-discipline and in-depth learning.
  3. Even when you struggle with your writing during the week, taking notes and coming back to the topic can spark new insights and make everything click at the end.
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99 million patient records and they concluded that the benefits outweigh the risks!?!? We respectfully disagree.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. The study analyzed 99 million vaccinated individuals, claiming the benefits outweigh the risks, but critics disagree due to concerns about safety signals and limitations of the study.
  2. There is skepticism about the benefits of the COVID vaccine, with questions raised about its effectiveness and the reported adverse events, as well as the lack of transparency in sharing data.
  3. The discussion revolves around the comparison of risks between the COVID vaccine and the virus, particularly focusing on adverse events like myocarditis, highlighting conflicting findings in various studies.

September Newsletter

RSS DS+AI Section • 17 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Research
  1. September newsletter focuses on industrial strength data science and AI
  2. Committee activities include surveys, alliances, conference participation, and content highlights
  3. Topics covered in the newsletter range from ethics and generative AI to research developments and practical tips

Who's Afraid of Data Fabrication?

Marginally Compelling • 12 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🔬 Science Research
  1. There have been recent accusations of data fabrication in elite research institutions at high levels.
  2. The fabrication methods exposed have been lazy and poorly done, revealing copied and pasted graphs and flipped results.
  3. The pressure to publish novel results quickly in academia might be contributing to the rise in data fabrication.

March Newsletter

RSS DS+AI Section • 11 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Research
  1. The newsletter discussed various updates and activities in the field of data science and AI, including committee activities, advancements in research, and real-world applications.
  2. Ethical considerations, bias, diversity, regulation, and safety in AI and data science were highlighted as hot topics in the newsletter, with examples of AI-related consequences and efforts to improve safety.
  3. The newsletter also featured practical tips, how-to guides, and bigger picture ideas in the field, providing a broad range of information for data science practitioners.

#40: Trials and tribulations

The Uncertainty Mindset (soon to become tbd) • 39 implied HN points • 05 Aug 20
📚 Literature Research
  1. Change employee roles to be flexible, so they can adapt to new tasks. This helps workers stay engaged and ready for whatever comes next.
  2. Encourage employees to have goals that are open-ended, not just specific tasks. This allows for creativity and helps them find new ways to succeed.
  3. Provide concrete work experiences for training instead of only theory. This hands-on approach helps employees learn better and feel more prepared.

Coffee makes men more sociable and women better looking

Klement on Investing • 4 implied HN points • 17 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Caffeinated coffee helps men be more social and motivated. When they drink decaf, they tend to hang out less and could get into more fights.
  2. Women don't gain weight differently based on their coffee type, but decaf coffee affects their motivation. Drinking decaf could make them less inclined to take care of themselves.
  3. Research shows caffeine affects behavior and motivation. But the studies used mice, as ethical concerns would prevent testing humans in such a way.

Monday briefing #2: marketing optimism, Klopp letter, Indian app ban, new tools...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 06 Jul 20
💼 Business Research
  1. Many marketing leaders are feeling hopeful about their business performance in the next couple of years despite the challenges of COVID-19.
  2. The Indian government has banned several Chinese apps to protect its sovereignty, which shows how tech politics can impact users.
  3. New tools are emerging to help with things like writing better headlines and monitoring websites, making it easier for businesses and journalists.

047: Niacin, Part 2: Blood Tests, Foods, and Supplements

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 59 implied HN points • 16 Mar 19
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for niacin has flaws, often underestimating the niacin needs of women.
  2. Proper food processing methods like nixtamalization, fermentation, and sprouting can increase the availability of niacin in foods like coffee, seeds, and grains.
  3. High-dose niacin as a supplement may have benefits for managing cholesterol levels, but caution is advised to avoid potential side effects like liver failure and insulin resistance.

Update #47: AI Index Report Highlights and Text-to-3D

The Gradient • 20 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Research
  1. The AI Index Report highlights industry leading in AI research over academia, new models reaching performance saturation, and a rise in AI misuse.
  2. Publication trends show an increase in journal articles over conference papers, industry surpassing academia in impactful research, and increased industry hiring over academia.
  3. Advancements in text-to-3D models leverage text-to-2D models, showing progress in generating 3D data from text descriptions.

February Newsletter

RSS DS+AI Section • 11 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Research
  1. Committee activities include expanding accreditation and organizing sessions for RSS International Conference
  2. Ongoing focus on ethics, regulation, and AI-generated content in data science and AI research
  3. Exciting developments in research, including advancements in large language models, generative AI, and real-world applications

Module II Crash Course Prerequisite: Basic Real Analysis

Quantum Formalism • 19 implied HN points • 10 May 21
🚌 Education Research
  1. Understanding basic real analysis, like open intervals and closed intervals, is important for the upcoming crash course on Point-Set Topology and standard topology.
  2. Being challenged to work with abstract concepts can help in feeling comfortable before starting Module II.
  3. Learning sophisticated mathematics can better prepare individuals for making theoretical contributions in physics or quantum information.

Intermediate Superintelligence

Am I Stronger Yet? • 15 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Research
  1. Intermediate superintelligence is not expected to happen overnight, but gradually surpass human capabilities on various tasks.
  2. Intelligence significantly impacts productivity in tasks; talented individuals can find more efficient solutions and execute them quickly.
  3. AI advancements go beyond intelligence, offering unique advantages like relentless focus, lack of fatigue, and enhanced communication abilities.

✅ Monday briefing: Pandora Papers, PR pathways, graduate jobs, environmental marketing code, content effectiveness, analytics attribution, annual Foodbank fundraiser, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 11 Oct 21
💼 Business Research
  1. The Pandora Papers reveal secret financial dealings of billionaires and leaders, highlighting issues of wealth secrecy. It's important to stay informed about these findings.
  2. Public relations job opportunities are on the rise, especially for fresh graduates, with agencies actively hiring. This is a good time for job seekers in PR.
  3. New guidelines on environmental marketing have been introduced to ensure businesses are honest about their eco-friendly claims. Consumers should look for transparency in environmental messaging.

MOSIS

FreakTakes • 13 implied HN points • 05 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Research
  1. MOSIS project facilitated cheaper and faster access to computer chips for researchers in the 1980s.
  2. The program encouraged modularity, open interfaces, and coordination to enhance research feedback cycles.
  3. MOSIS played a key role in advancing semiconductor design by enabling unbundling of design and production tasks.

✅ Monday briefing: fake press release, new CIPR President, resting WaddsCon, GDPR consultation, influencer marketing code, behavioural science toolkit, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 20 Sep 21
💼 Business Research
  1. A fake press release claimed that Walmart would accept cryptocurrency, causing a temporary boost in their stock price. This shows the importance of checking news sources before spreading information.
  2. Steven Shepperson-Smith has been named the new President of the CIPR for 2023. He has a lot of experience in corporate communications and has been involved with CIPR for many years.
  3. The UK government is consulting on changes to GDPR rules to simplify data sharing. This could help small businesses with compliance and make it easier to manage data.

✅ Monday briefing: Kremlin comment trolls, news audiences, in-house comms effectiveness, functional comms standard, links limited, Twitter communities, and more

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 13 Sep 21
📰 News Research
  1. Kremlin comment trolls are influencing Western news sites to promote Russian interests. This shows how public opinion can be swayed by online comments.
  2. For in-house communication teams, strong internal relationships are key to their performance. It's not just about size or money; how you connect with each other matters a lot.
  3. Twitter is introducing features like Safety Mode and Communities to help users manage interactions better. These changes aim to create a safer and more focused online space.

AI Report #3

The AI Report • 17 HN points • 28 May 23
🕹 Technology Research
  1. No-gradient optimization methods gaining popularity for solving optimization problems
  2. Increasing context lengths in AI, impacting use of vector databases and finetuning
  3. Open-source AI models lagging behind in quality compared to proprietary models

Bad News for Bugs in Bogs

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 19 implied HN points • 12 Aug 21
🔬 Science Research
  1. A new plant called Triantha occidentalis can trap bugs using sticky hairs. It's sneaky because it doesn't look like usual carnivorous plants, which usually have noticeable traps.
  2. This plant gets nutrients by digesting the insects it catches. It produces an enzyme to help break down its tiny meals.
  3. Unlike many carnivorous plants, Triantha's trapping hairs are near its flowers, but they only catch small bugs. This way, it can still attract bigger bugs that help it pollinate.

The long-term damage done by MiFID II

Klement on Investing • 1 implied HN point • 12 Aug 25
💰 Finance Research
  1. MiFID II, a rule from the EU, hurt brokerage firms by making them separate research costs from trading fees. This led to big drops in research revenue, which affected the quality of market analysis.
  2. The number of analysts covering stocks went down, especially in continental Europe. This means there are fewer experts to provide insights, which makes the market less informed.
  3. Lower analyst coverage has led to less trading activity and reduced market liquidity, making it harder for investors to buy or sell stocks efficiently.

Destination-Adjacent Source Address Spoofing

Dataplane.org Newsletter • 1 HN point • 05 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Research
  1. A new technique called Destination-Adjacent Source Address Spoofing (DASA) was observed where source IP addresses were faked to a neighbor address of the target, potentially for unique Internet surveying or experimental purposes.
  2. The DASA spoofed addresses were noticed in DNS queries, showing unusual patterns like using IPv4 addresses in hex format and inconsistent query domains over time.
  3. Through Source Address Spoofing Triangulation, attempts were made to pinpoint the true origin of the spoofed packets, suspecting an academic institution in China, showing the potential to uncover interesting insights using network intelligence.

December Newsletter

RSS DS+AI Section • 11 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Research
  1. The December newsletter covers a wide range of activities and achievements in the field of Data Science and AI.
  2. There is a focus on topics like ethics, regulations, and bias in the AI industry.
  3. The newsletter also delves into the latest developments in Generative AI and provides practical tips for driving analytics and ML into production.

Karleen Gribble | The War on Science Interviews | Day 20

Critical Mass • 1 implied HN point • 14 Aug 25
🔬 Science Research
  1. There will be 20 interviews released daily with authors from the book 'The War on Science,' starting from July 22. Each interview will cover various topics related to science and academia.
  2. The discussions will address issues like how ideology is affecting science, free speech in universities, and the challenges that current academic trends pose to genuine scholarship.
  3. The aim is to provoke a conversation about restoring trust and sound science in academia, emphasizing the importance of free inquiry and the negative effects of cancel culture and distortions in science.

Increasing IQ is trivial

Lucid • 1 HN point • 01 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Increasing IQ is possible through targeted interventions without learning or stimulants.
  2. Challenging the myth that IQ cannot be increased, the post discusses a personal experiment that yielded significant IQ gains.
  3. While increasing IQ may be considered trivial, societal reluctance towards change and experimentation may be a barrier for many individuals.

Lauren Schwartz and Arthur Rousseau | The War on Science Interviews | Day 17

Critical Mass • 1 implied HN point • 09 Aug 25
🔬 Science Research
  1. There are 20 interviews being released with authors from the book 'The War on Science' starting on July 22. Each interview focuses on different issues in science and academia.
  2. The discussions cover serious topics like free speech in universities and ideological biases affecting scientific research and education.
  3. The goal is to spark conversation about restoring trust and integrity in science while addressing the internal challenges in academia today.

(Ad-free Video). A Conversation with Irwin Shapiro: Scientist Extraordinaire from the Earth to the Stars, and at 94, still going strong.

Critical Mass • 8 implied HN points • 16 Mar 24
🔬 Science Research
  1. Irwin Shapiro made a significant discovery related to General Relativity known as the Shapiro Effect, which became the 4th test of the theory.
  2. Despite his age of 94, Irwin Shapiro continues to teach, conduct research, and play tennis, showing remarkable dedication and passion for his work.
  3. Irwin Shapiro is praised for not only his scientific contributions but also his kind and encouraging nature, making him a respected and admired figure in the scientific community.

DeepMind's 3D Gaming AI, Pixel 9's Tensor G4 Chipset, Covariant's Robot Revolution, & More

HackerPulse Dispatch • 8 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Research
  1. Google DeepMind introduced SIMA, an AI agent trained in multiple video games capable of following natural-language instructions, showcasing the potential for adaptable AI systems.
  2. Covariant unveiled RFM-1, an AI platform enabling robots to comprehend language and make decisions, promising advancements in robotic cognition for various industries.
  3. Google's upcoming Pixel 9 series will feature the Tensor G4 chipset, enhancing user experience with improved heat and power management, aligning with Google's vertical integration goals.

The Antidebate: Experiments in the Art of Sensemaking for a World Gone Slightly Mad.

The Joyous Struggle • 1 HN point • 20 Feb 24
🚌 Education Research
  1. The antidebate focuses on speaking differently rather than arguing well to enhance meaningful communication by changing the setting, process, and permission.
  2. It is a conversational innovation recognizing varying power dynamics in conversations, embodying a collaborative and competitive inquiry.
  3. The antidebate emerged as a response to the lack of efficacy of traditional debate and aims to prefigure new ways of thinking, talking, and living together.

Sally Satel | The War on Science Interviews | Day 7

Critical Mass • 1 implied HN point • 31 Jul 25
🔬 Science Research
  1. A series of interviews with authors from The War on Science will be released, highlighting important discussions about science and scholarship today. Each interview will cover different topics related to challenges in academia and the impact of social issues.
  2. The authors address issues like the influence of ideology on science, free speech limitations in universities, and the effects of cancel culture on research. These discussions are meant to spark conversations about how to improve scientific integrity.
  3. While there are new external threats to science, the internal problems in academia need attention. The goal is to restore trust in science and protect the principles of free inquiry and merit-based scholarship.