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• I Will Fucking Piledrive You If You Mention AI Again — Ludicity

  • ludic.mataroa.blog
  • AI
  • Technology Criticism
  • Satire
  • machine learning

  The article is a satirical and critical examination of the AI industry, focusing on the overhyped nature of AI innovations and the problematic practices within the field. It discusses the author’s personal experiences as a data scientist, the discrepancies between AI’s promised impact vs. its actual utility, and the societal and operational inefficiencies exacerbated by the misplaced focus on AI. The piece concludes with a call to address foundational problems rather than overinvesting in AI as a panacea.

• The truth is spreading - Vox Popoli

  • voxday.net
  • Jordan Peterson
  • Personal Pronouns
  • Truth
  • philosophy

  This article criticizes Jordan Peterson for his inconsistencies, particularly his changed stance on personal pronouns and his definition of truth as being evolutionary and beneficial for survival. The piece also highlights a debate between Peterson and Sam Harris where they couldn’t agree on the nature of truth. Furthermore, it delves into the criticism of Peterson’s followers and the philosophical underpinnings of his work, citing Kant and Jung, and questions the rationality of defending Peterson’s viewpoints.

• Doing is normally distributed, learning is log-normal

  • hiandrewquinn.github.io
  • software development
  • Project Management
  • Learning Curve
  • Log-Normal Distribution

  The article explores the difference between the distributions of doing (normally distributed) and learning (log-normally distributed) processes. It discusses how traditional project management techniques fail to account for the log-normal distribution of learning tasks, which leads to underestimation of the time and resources required for software development and other learning-intensive tasks. It also examines the implications of this discrepancy on employment practices, particularly in software development, where specific knowledge and tooling experience are highly valued.

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• What About The Non-Superstar Companies That Account For 85% Of US Jobs

  • www.zerohedge.com
  • Economy
  • S&P 500
  • US Jobs Market
  • Generative AI
  • Corporate Profits
  • Web 2.0

  Dhaval Joshi of BCA Research discusses the disparity between the stellar performance of S&P 500 ‘superstars’ and the wider corporate America, emphasizing the importance of non-superstar companies that account for 85% of US jobs. While the US stock market shows a significant valuation premium based on the potential of generative AI, the adaptation by Web 2.0 companies to this new technology is uncertain. The analysis suggests a structural shift in the economy, underscoring the potential risks in overvaluing the US stock market relative to non-US markets, particularly Europe.

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• 2023 Annual Letter

  • chamath.substack.com
  • Annual Letter
  • Economic Trends
  • Technology Trends
  • Investment Strategy
  • AI
  • Deglobalization

  The 2023 Annual Letter by Chamath Palihapitiya reflects on the past year’s economic and technological trends, advising founders and highlighting the shift towards prudent capital allocation, the impacts of rate tightening, the transformative role of AI, and the strategic shift towards deglobalization and domestic production. It also emphasizes the importance of understanding value creation in the AI ecosystem and navigating the new terrain of the creator economy.

• Divine Healing // Intro // Theology Matters - YouTube

  • youtu.be
  • Church Growth
  • Evangelism
  • Theology
  • Pentecostal Movement
  • Divine Healing

  The article discusses the significant role of Divine Healing in the Pentecostal movement, from its historical roots in the late 19th century to its impact on global evangelism and church growth. Highlighting key figures and events, the text emphasizes the doctrine’s importance in distinguishing Pentecostalism from other Christian denominations and its potential for future practice within the Assemblies of God.

• ISO GQL: A Defining Moment in the History of Database Innovation - Graph Database & Analytics

  • neo4j.com
  • Cypher
  • ISO GQL
  • Database Innovation
  • Graph Database
  • SQL
  • Standards

  ISO GQL marks a significant milestone in the history of database technologies, establishing a new standard alongside SQL for graph databases. This development reflects the growing importance of graphs in managing increasingly complex and interconnected data across various industries. The introduction of GQL as an ISO standard underscores the value of graph databases and the role of standards in fostering innovation and preventing obsolescence in technology sectors. The alignment of Cypher with GQL provides a smooth transition path for graph database users, highlighting the strategic importance of this new language.