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Economists have observed
a longstanding pattern in reform movements of this kind. The actors within movements like these fall into two categories – “Baptists” and “Bootleggers” – drawing on the historical example of the prohibition of alcohol in the United States in the 1920’s:
Baptists
“Baptists” are the true believer social reformers who... See more
a longstanding pattern in reform movements of this kind. The actors within movements like these fall into two categories – “Baptists” and “Bootleggers” – drawing on the historical example of the prohibition of alcohol in the United States in the 1920’s:
Baptists
“Baptists” are the true believer social reformers who... See more
Marc Andreessen • Why AI Will Save the World
The direction language models indeed prompt you to follow (pun intended) often leads you somewhere boring — to the land of averages
Alberto Romero • You Are Killing Your Greatest Ideas
First, recall that
John Von Neumann responded to Robert Oppenheimer’s famous hand-wringing about his role creating nuclear weapons – which helped end World War II and prevent World War III – with, “Some people confess guilt to claim credit for the sin.” What is the most dramatic way one can claim credit for the importance of one’s work without... See more
John Von Neumann responded to Robert Oppenheimer’s famous hand-wringing about his role creating nuclear weapons – which helped end World War II and prevent World War III – with, “Some people confess guilt to claim credit for the sin.” What is the most dramatic way one can claim credit for the importance of one’s work without... See more
Marc Andreessen • Why AI Will Save the World
Here's my thread about why you should:
- quit whatever it is you're doing
- build the startup you've wanted to build
- work with me and the a16z team 1:1
- And yes, I'll invest $1M via a16z speedrun
(and the earlier your startup, the better. apply here: https://t.co/7U8XfKE1wI)
andrew chenx.comstart a company
Full Translation: China’s ‘New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan’ (2017) -
https://digichina.stanford.edu/work/full-translation-chinas-new-generation-artificial-intelligence-development-plan-2017/
Attention is all we have. According to philosopher Simone Weil, it is sacred — the rarest form of generosity:
“Attention alone, that attention which is so full that the ‘I’ disappears, is required of me. I have to deprive all that I call ‘I’ of the light of my attention and turn it onto that which cannot be conceived.”
Alex Dobrenko` • switching to a "dumb" phone made me feel pretty dang smart
Confidence is the ability to be in your body and breathe
Kristin Posehn • 7 Info-Snacks From My Foraging This Year
Sonya Huang • Generative AI’s Act Two
why are people on this for 2 hours a day?? that’s kind of sad imo. People should be forming real relationships