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The author explains why they do not intend to turn Gwern.net into a book, highlighting the harmful effects writing a book can have on writers. Despite desires to become an author, the process can be daunting and consuming, leading to potential burnout and missed opportunities. The text includes case studies of writers who struggled with […]
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In this study, the authors explore the concept of Chain of Thought (CoT) as a tool to enhance the performance of large language models on arithmetic and symbolic reasoning tasks. They delve into the theoretical aspects of how CoT empowers decoder-only transformers to perform serial computations that are typically challenging for transformers with low depth. […]
Raleigh McCool recounts his journey of loneliness and longing for friendship through spin classes. In a room filled with vibrant energy and uplifting women, Raleigh finds a sense of belonging and acceptance. The experience of letting go of competition and embracing vulnerability allows him to build connections and open up to being loved simply for […]
In April, almost $43,000 in cash was seized by police inspectors at the Indianapolis FedEx facility. The intended recipient, Henry Minh Inc., is now suing the state of Indiana with the help of the Institute for Justice, claiming unlawful package seizures. Although police claim the cash shipment was associated with criminal activity, no contraband was […]
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Embrace the concept of doing nothing with the app “Nothing.” Settle into silence and let the timer track how long you choose to be inactive. It’s a digital oasis in a world filled with constant activity, allowing you to disconnect from the chaos and simply exist. This app is a gentle rebellion against the pressures […]
The author explores the use of speech as an input mechanism for computers, acknowledging its maturity for drafting ideas and taking notes, but not so much for structured writing. They propose augmenting transcription tools with LLMs to enable real-time edits, creating a package for Emacs that corrects spoken words in real-time. They highlight the potential […]
In March 2024, I presented my research to Microsoft Security Response Center on a CLIXML deserialization attack, which was acknowledged and fixed in July. Although organizations need to take precautions, the attack is still possible. This article delves into the technical details of deserialization attacks, gadget chains, and PowerShell vulnerabilities. The serialization process converts data […]
Jaqt is a query engine for arrays and objects in JavaScript, inspired by graphql and sql. Unlike other libraries, Jaqt does not introduce a custom query language, allowing users to stay in the familiar realm of JavaScript. By utilizing JavaScript trickery, Jaqt adds syntactic sugar to native Array.map and Array.filter functions, providing ease of use […]
OD&D may appear to be a medieval European fantasy game, but upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that it lacks many traditional feudal elements. There is no overt feudalism, monarchy, or nobility in this game. Instead, it presents a society that is more akin to American history, focusing on empowerment and meritocracy. Land is free […]