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In this article, the author draws parallels between the story of Sam and the historical events surrounding Julius Caesar in ancient Rome. They highlight the controversy surrounding Caesar’s rise to power and his subsequent assassination, questioning the motives behind the conspirators’ actions. The author suggests that similar dynamics are at play in the situation at […]
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In this article, the author discusses the recent developments in the AI industry, particularly the departure of Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, to Microsoft. The author questions the impact of this move on OpenAI’s ability to secure funding and innovate. They argue that the consolidation of AI startups by big tech companies like Microsoft […]
In a surprising turn of events, Sam Altman, the mastermind behind an elaborate non-profit structure for OpenAI, is caught off guard when there is a possibility of the board overthrowing him. Meanwhile, Microsoft invests a whopping $10 billion in the project, but it seems that they have no measures in place to keep track of […]
In this web content, the author presents a list of common mistakes in data visualization and explains why these practices are ineffective. The author emphasizes the importance of using appropriate visualization techniques to accurately convey data. Some key points include avoiding bar plots for mean separation, not using violin plots for small sample sizes, being […]
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has announced that 21 species previously considered “endangered” under the Endangered Species Act are now extinct. This process, known as “delisting species due to extinction,” means that these species will never be seen again. The FWS made this determination based on the best available scientific information, including factors […]
Kyle Vogt, co-founder and former CEO of autonomous vehicle company Cruise, has resigned. The news comes amid a period of controversy for Cruise, after the California Department of Motor Vehicles suspended its permits to operate self-driving vehicles following an incident where a pedestrian was hit and dragged by one of its robotaxis. Mo Elshenawy, executive […]
Richard Dedekind was a renowned mathematician in the 19th century who made significant contributions to the field. He defined infinity rigorously and came up with the definition of real numbers that underpins modern mathematics. In one of his works, he explored a numerical pattern, which led to the discovery of what is now known as […]
In 2021, while performing routine maintenance, Tektronix personnel made an intriguing discovery in the crawl space below building 13. They stumbled upon a storage area filled with CRT funnel molds, which seemed to have been used for ceramics and subsequently forgotten. The molds consist of an inner mold made of aluminum and an outer mold […]
I have fond memories of building my first crystal radio in the 1950s, and I recently came across an old kit that was identical to the one I originally had. Restoring it brought back a flood of memories. Crystal radios were simple devices that used a demodulation scheme to receive AM radio stations. They captured […]
The author recently went on a 3-day trip to explore Sears houses and Frank Lloyd Wright houses in the suburbs of Chicago, or Chicagoland. They stayed at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, which had interesting and unique architectural and design elements. The author and their sister visited various suburbs including Glen Ellyn, Villa Park, […]