Moore's Law still have some years left in its lifespan with 3D integration. And Huawei is proposing that one shouldn't obsess over how small the transistors are and start focusing on how fast data moves through the system. After all, that's what really matters, right?
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The Erdös unit distance problem was recently cracked by a GPT model. It's interesting that OpenAI's models are solving these math problems, while Anthropic's models are solving everything else. Is there something intrinsically "mathy" about OpenAI's models?
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Most Americans Aren't Convinced Humans Are Causing Climate Change. Agree with this – climate is changing but I've yet to be convinced that anthropocentric causes contribute very much to the overall picture. Global temperatures fluctuate much as they always have. The sun plays a much more significant role.
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The physics of espresso coffee. So much complexity in a simple coffee drink. I really like my Kinto drip system. The coffee is really good.
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Ten days with someone can make you both good buddies, but by ten months you'll be at each other's throats. I bet it varies from couple to couple.
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The computer science algorithms behind Google and Apple Maps. Engineers have to know this stuff.
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AI billionaires brace for pitchforks. The dotcom craze was OK, because everyone was getting wealthy. This time, it's different. It's really tacky to display your wealth, like Zuckerberg displaying his Wingman and Launchpad yachts in Seattle. Especially after all the layoffs at Meta. Read the room, Zuck.
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Portland ranks near bottom of North American cities in new downtown perception survey. No surprises here. I haven't been to downtown Portland in ages.
Among North American cities, Portland ranked last in the share of respondents who described downtown as “beautiful,” with only 3% agreeing with the statement. The city also tied St. Louis for the lowest rating on “vibrant,” at 58%.
Just 62% of respondents said Portland is “enjoyable to walk around,” tying the city with Baltimore for the second-lowest score in that category. St. Louis ranked lowest at 58%.
Portland also ranked near the bottom on cultural identity and inclusiveness measures. Only 47% of respondents considered the city “iconic,” the third-lowest score among North American cities surveyed, ahead of only Phoenix and San Jose.
On whether downtown feels “welcoming to everyone,” Portland scored 58%, tying Baltimore for third-lowest rank.
I wonder where Seattle ranked.
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