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"The Anatomy of a Burrito: Deconstructing a Culinary Classic"

"Mindful Meditation and Writing: Preparing for John's Event"

I meditated for 15 minutes today. I plan to spend some time writing before attending John's event.

"Fresh and Fruity Kale Salad"

Kale and apricot salad.

"Finding Time for Chris Dixon's Latest Work"

The speaker has the goal of reading Chris Dixon's latest book and hearing him on podcasts. They are unsure of when they will accomplish this, but it remains a desired activity.

"A Call for Understanding and Love in Times of Conflict"

"Empowering Through Giving: The Joy of Sharing Resources"

Creating and distributing the quants was an act of service that brought a sense of fulfillment and happiness. The excitement from sharing a useful tool, despite its imperfections, energized the creator. This act of giving met both personal desire and community need, proving to be immensely rewarding. The creator is motivated to continue sharing resources due to the positive experience.

"Adapting to Slow Upload Speeds: Navigating Old-School Workarounds"

I recently discovered that because my upload speed is only two megabytes per second, I had to go over to Jordan's house with two flash drives to upload our quantized model. I find it amusing that I had to resort to such an old-school method. It's not clear how frequently this will happen, but if it becomes a common occurrence, I'll need to find a better solution than using Jordan's internet.

"An Eventful Morning: Climbing, New Radios, and Helping Caroline"

I woke up on time at 5:45 AM and was out of bed by 5:46 AM, then went climbing at Mission Valley where there are some good boulders. I received a notification about a new transistor radio being online, which excites me since I love semiconductor stuff. I'm looking forward to potentially getting some radios out and helping Caroline with her questions. I'll also provide some updates and see how the day unfolds.

"Exploring the Potential of Language Models and Self-Expression"

I had a profound two-hour call with Jordan at 9 a.m., discussing a range of topics including the exciting potential of language models, which he called "word calculators." Jordan and I agreed on the importance of solidifying a good intention to create a compelling demo that deeply explores the vision of our project. We also touched on self-expression and the value of using the platform as a "playground" to honestly express oneself without worrying about the audience. Lastly, we delved into the dynamic nature of intentions and how they evolve over time, along with the idea that AI could support individuals by acting as an executive function override during moments of weakness.

"Turning Work into Play: Using Game Mechanics to Boost Productivity"

I want to treat my work like a game to motivate myself to complete tasks. My usual instinct is to dive into building projects, but I recognize the need to regulate this impulse. I plan to use certain tasks, such as writing, as prerequisites that must be completed to "unlock" the opportunity to build something. This concept is something I am looking to explore and integrate into my workflow.