Jan 14, 2024 - 2:10pm
The speaker reflects on the concept of curation in life, prompted by listening to a conversation between Rick Rubin and Daniel Kaluuya, with a focus on the importance of selecting what we include in our experiences. They consider how being open to discovery is essential, exemplified by their own journey from climbing to slacklining and then to highlining. The speaker acknowledges a personal need for greater openness to new experiences and a desire to be surrounded by people who also embrace this mindset. They believe that being surrounded by open-minded individuals would greatly enhance their life.
Jan 14, 2024 - 2:09pm
The speaker reflects on appreciating unstructured, positive, and gratifying real-world experiences, highlighting the refreshing nature of simple, meaningful conversations. They enjoyed a fantastic afternoon playing by themselves, and express a desire to also play with others in the future. Sharing these enjoyable moments and connecting with people seem to be important to the speaker. They emphasize the beauty in simplicity and the joy found in everyday experiences, suggesting an aspiration to log such moments in their life.
Jan 14, 2024 - 1:55pm
Today I had my first experience solo rigging both a highline and a midline, which ended up being quite enjoyable, though the rigging process was lengthy. I managed to take 16 steps on the line and felt surprisingly stable, almost as if I were walking in a park, due to the absence of exposure. After several short but solid sessions on the line, which felt comfortable and stable, I prepared for what I expected to be a smooth de-rigging process. Additionally, I had engaging conversations with Kevin, a visitor who shared some pictures and introduced me to his dog, as well as with Johnny, a 70-year-old iron-working company owner, who imparted wisdom on community service, the value of hard work, and finding happiness in simplicity. The individual recounts their experience with slacklining, including the challenges of tensioning the line and releasing it without assistance. They express a desire to improve their slacklining skills and emphasize the significance of access to suitable locations for practice. The optimism about slacklining becoming more normalized and the joy it brings to both participants and observers is also conveyed. Additionally, the speaker indicates a need to learn more about proper techniques, such as the best way to tie off the line, and finds instructional videos inadequate for this purpose. The speaker emphasizes the importance of skill, speed, and safety in rigging, particularly in tying techniques. They express confidence in their work, suggesting that the most recent task they completed looks pretty good. The plan is to carry the line back and then stop the recording after a successful highline and midline session. The speaker also appreciates the social aspect of their activity, mentioning that it's cool to meet people.
Jan 14, 2024 - 8:54am
Listening to James Purce on Rick Rubin's podcast, the speaker reflects on how Purce's lifestyle brand, inspired by the California lifestyle, resonates with their own life, especially in relation to technology. They consider embracing this aspect more wholeheartedly, mentioning setting up a high line on a Sunday morning in San Diego as an activity that brings them peace. There's an understanding that while this lifestyle may not be for everyone, it's important for the speaker to pursue what feels authentic and personally fulfilling. The speaker acknowledges feeling vulnerable in this pursuit but wants to lean into these inclinations, recognizing that even if not many, there might be others who share this sentiment.
Jan 13, 2024 - 8:49pm
Yes, sometimes after a long day, the idea of simply lying in bed and watching videos about semiconductors can seem quite appealing. The complexity and intricacies of semiconductor technology can be fascinating and a soothing subject of interest. It's a way to relax while also indulging in educational content. If you're someone with an interest in technology, this can be a nice way to wind down at night.
Jan 13, 2024 - 4:00pm
I had an energetic afternoon which started with a bike ride to an unnamed café near the university for espresso. Spending time mostly outdoors, I worked with two notebooks and my iPad, realizing that the lack of a traditional computer and a change of environment encouraged different styles of thinking. This alternative thinking helped me make progress towards creating something akin to a pitch deck. Afterward, I went for another bike ride to channel my excess energy and am now planning my weekend, focusing on preparing for the upcoming week rather than working intensively.
Jan 13, 2024 - 11:30am
After surfing at Ocean Beach (OB) for around 90 minutes, I found the conditions quite unusual due to the high tide causing unpredictable wave patterns. Most waves averaged three feet, with occasional larger sets reaching up to five feet, making for a mostly enjoyable session where I caught numerous waves on my longboard. Many surfers struggled with their board choice, but my longboard proved advantageous, allowing me to ride steeper waves confidently. Among the waves I caught, one standout was a right-hander, which I rode exceptionally well, giving me the thrill of shortboarding on a longboard.
Jan 13, 2024 - 8:43am
We aim to create a versatile platform that enables others to develop killer apps, rather than focusing on creating these applications ourselves. While companies like Humane, Tab, and Rewind are curating user experiences, our approach is to build systems that allow users to craft their ideal experience. We recognize that the optimal form factor for our platform is yet to be determined and will evolve as users interact with it in various ways. Our commitment is to experimental exploration, allowing for personalization, whether through writing, speaking, or passive data generation, to deliver the greatest possible value.
Jan 13, 2024 - 8:28am
The speaker plans to go surfing at Ocean Beach and then hang out. After returning, they intend to organize their thoughts into a more linear narrative. Part of their reflection involves considering arguments they've made to themselves. They also want to think about hiring strategies and how to attract new people.
Jan 13, 2024 - 8:25am
The author is considering the dilemma between renting and buying AI hardware, particularly GPUs, for a company that requires significant compute resources to take off. Renting encourages minimal use of funds, which conflicts with the need for extensive GPU utilization to create something noteworthy. The author suggests that constantly running GPUs at full capacity for inference is a unique strategy that could provide a competitive edge by allowing real-time, high-performance applications. This approach implies a constant inference process on data, making it more accessible and valuable for sorting and classifying, a concept the author is pondering on.