YouTube addiction, one month sober
Today marks my first month clean from YouTube. It was the right choice, but that’s not to say it was easy. Let’s talk about it. Quitting When I decided to do something about my addiction, I had a few choices: Cut back the amount I was watching Quit cold turkey They both have their pluses […]
Math, Physics, and Engineering Applets
Oscillations and Waves Acoustics Signal Processing Electricity and Magnetism: Statics Electrodynamics Quantum Mechanics Linear Algebra Vector Calculus Thermodynamics Mechanics Miscellaneous Licensing info. Links to other educational sites with math/physics-related information or java applets useful for teaching: And when you get tired of learning, here is some fun stuff:
What Can You Do with a ‘Failed’ Postmodern Utopia?
The landscape around Route A29, which connects Palermo and Mazara del Vallo, is a travel-brochure version of rural Sicily: rolling hills dotted with barley fields, olive groves, and vineyards, and the occasional cluster of ancient ruins. Exit at Salemi, however, and follow the signs for Gibellina Nuova, and a surprise awaits. Like a postmodern version […]
Divide-and-Conquer Dynamics in AI-Driven Disempowerment
Abstract:AI companies are attempting to create AI systems that outperform humans at most economically valuable work. Current AI models are already automating away the livelihoods of some artists, actors, and writers. But there is infighting between those who prioritize current harms and future harms. We construct a game-theoretic model of conflict to study the causes […]
Launch HN: Danswer (YC W24) – Open-source AI search and chat over private data
Hey HN! Chris and Yuhong here from Danswer (https://github.com/danswer-ai/danswer). We’re building an open source and self-hostable ChatGPT-style system that can access your team’s unique knowledge by connecting to 25 of the most common workplace tools (Slack, Google Drive, Jira, etc.). You ask questions in natural language and get back answers based on your team’s documents. […]
Show HN: Pages CMS – A CMS for GitHub
Configurable Customize content types, views, search, and more. Visual editor Rich-text, syntax highlighting, and more. Media manager Drag and drop upload, multi-file selection, and more. Search Fast, full-text and faceted search across your content. Github Manage any website or app hosted on GitHub directly. Pro Email invites Invite users via email, no other account needed. […]
Stable Diffusion 3
Our commitment to ensuring generative AI is open, safe, and universally accessible remains steadfast. With Stable Diffusion 3, we strive to offer adaptable solutions that enable individuals, developers, and enterprises to unleash their creativity, aligning with our mission to activate humanity’s potential. If you’d like to explore using one of our other image models for […]
Researchers use electron beams to eradicate forever chemicals in water
Illustration of an electron beam irradiating PFAS-contaminated water. Credit: Samantha Koch, Fermilab Using nonstick cookware to fry your bacon and eggs can make your life easier at that moment, but scientists believe there may be long-term consequences because the chemicals used to make it nonstick are so difficult to destroy. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances—commonly known […]
Reading a Programmer’s Guide to Common Lisp
I got a cheap used copy of the book A Programmer’s Guide to COMMON LISP by Deborah G. Tatar, Digital Press, 1987. Why did I read such an old book, published a few years after CLtL1 and well before ANSI finalized the Common Lisp standard? I’m always looking for good Lisp books. Since Medley is […]
A Plastic Tsunami Is Taking over Farms. What Will Stop Plasticulture?
Barry Friesen remembers the days when plastic wasn’t used on farms. “One of my first summer jobs was working as a farm hand on a dairy farm,” he recalls. “It would take a team of workers six weeks to bale hay. Now, with technology and various types of plastic tools, one person can do that […]