Dec 16, 2023 - 10:47am
The writer had a pleasant experience at the mnemonic coffee shop, finding the baristas to be super kind and enjoying a cortado for the first time. They are now curious to explore more espresso drinks to understand different flavor profiles. Additionally, they appreciated the unique interior of the coffee shop, particularly the posters and framed photos on the wall. Overall, the experience made the writer keen to return and spend more time there with a journal or book.
Dec 15, 2023 - 8:32pm
The price per kilowatt hour may not always go down due to various factors such as infrastructure maintenance and improvements, regulatory changes, and shifts in energy sources. Demand outstripping supply can lead to increased prices as utility companies strive to balance the two. Additionally, market forces and global energy trends can also influence the cost of electricity, causing fluctuations in the price per kilowatt hour over time. Overall, while there may be a general expectation for prices to decrease, various factors can cause fluctuations in the cost of electricity.
Dec 15, 2023 - 7:26pm
The speaker reflects on their energy levels and desire for relaxation, noting a struggle between the need for rest and the fear of wasting time. They commit to making gyoza for dinner and setting a timer to ensure they don't spend too much time on YouTube, planning to meditate and then decide whether to engage in creative or leisure activities.
Dec 15, 2023 - 6:55pm
The phrase "computational intelligence" is challenging to use because "artificial intelligence" is more commonly known and used. The concept is deeply ingrained in the speaker's thinking.
Dec 15, 2023 - 6:54pm
Bezos discusses AI and emphasizes the concept of it being discovered rather than invented, which he finds intriguing and true. He is amazed by the continuous discoveries of AI's capabilities, considering it both phenomenal and not surprising. Bezos is particularly amazed by the seemingly limitless potential of AI and its expected continued advancements.
Dec 15, 2023 - 6:48pm
The speaker mentions using AI to convert voice notes into tweets or Instagram captions, expressing an interest in conveying their thoughts effectively and using it as a springboard for more thoughtful content. They highlight the potential for a "spiffy remark" on Twitter without needing to use their exact words, indicating a desire for increased flexibility and creativity in their social media posts. The overall focus is on exploring new ways to express their ideas and promote long-form, thoughtful content.
Dec 15, 2023 - 6:46pm
The speaker discusses the importance of attention span and the need to step back from constantly focusing on devices, like smartphones and computer screens. They ponder the possibility of returning to a broader, more immersive experience of the world and whether emerging technologies, like wearable computer screens, could help rekindle curiosity and expand attention spans. There's a focus on the potential for integrating these technologies to enhance real-time exploration and engagement with the world. Ultimately, the speaker expresses curiosity about the impact of these developments on attention span and the appreciation of the world around us.
Dec 15, 2023 - 6:37pm
The speaker wants to reframe the term "Artificial Intelligence" to "Computational Intelligence" because they believe AI implies fakeness while computers have a real form of intelligence. They argue that computers have their own form of intelligence, different from biological intelligence, but still deserve respect. They compare the intelligence of a computer to that of a dog, acknowledging that while they may be different, both types of intelligence should be recognized and respected. Ultimately, the speaker encourages using "Computational Intelligence" instead of "Artificial Intelligence" to more accurately reflect the capabilities and significance of computer intelligence.
Dec 15, 2023 - 6:07pm
Jeff Bezos discusses the importance of focusing on the "big things" in business rather than being overwhelmed by the "paper cuts," or small issues that can accumulate and harm a company. He emphasizes the need to identify what will not change in the long term and to address ongoing challenges, such as the impact of technology on society and the need for meaningful connections and self-expression. Bezos also highlights the significance of nurturing curiosity and creativity to navigate the evolving world effectively. Ultimately, he suggests that striving to make life more meaningful and purposeful is a timeless and universal challenge facing everyone. The text highlights the desire to make life more meaningful, referencing the Industrial Revolution as an effort to improve the quality of life and allow for more time for other activities. However, it questions whether this goal has been achieved. It also suggests that the potential for meaning already exists and needs to be discovered, recognized, and acknowledged through recognizing the interconnectedness of everything, including the oneness of all things. Additionally, it discusses the parallel between this search for meaning and the extraction of features in computers, implying that the process of manually extracting meaning can eventually be displayed in a user-friendly interface. Spurvis is focused on training data and storing files, and they are considering adding support for videos and photos. They plan to initially store this data with a simple setup and later make it relational and queryable. Additionally, they intend to build a separate frontend client, and they are considering the public accessibility of the content they will add. They also mention the need to figure out how messages will work when added and plan to make a note about it in their notebook.
Dec 12, 2023 - 4:33pm
The speaker is reflecting on the power requirements of software-defined radios and questioning if similar issues will arise with AI technology. They draw a parallel between the power considerations in cell phone basebands and the potential impact on large-language models. The speaker is curious about whether the power requirements of AI technology will pose similar challenges and how that may influence its development and implementation. Overall, the speaker is pondering the potential impact of power considerations on the future of AI.