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A collection of short notes, interesting links, and the occasional long form post.
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New Features in Field Theory Explained
www.fieldtheory.dev
Field Theory introduces several new features including portable commands that work across various applications, a priority microphone setting to maintain input consistency, and voice commands that allow users to execute commands verbally. Additionally, users can draw on screenshots and utilize an auto-improve feature for clearer communication.
field theory · voice commands · portable commands · local transcription
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Child’s Play: Tech and Society's Disconnect
harpers.org
In ‘Child’s Play’, Sam Kriss explores the disconnection between the tech culture in San Francisco and the realities of its inhabitants. The article critiques the absurdity of startup advertisements that ignore basic human needs, highlighting a pervasive sense of mindlessness in the city. It particularly focuses on the controversial startup Cluely, which markets a tool for cheating, reflecting broader societal issues.
technology · society · startups · advertising
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unboring.net
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Empirical Insights from Advanced Meditation
substack.com
This article discusses the emerging field of meditation research, highlighting how advanced meditation practices can lead to significant improvements in wellbeing. It emphasizes the need for clarity in understanding meditation experiences and the potential for reproducible positive outcomes, akin to breakthroughs in other scientific fields.
meditation · wellbeing · research · mindfulness
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Overview of Cicada 3301 Puzzles
en.wikipedia.org
Cicada 3301 refers to a series of complex puzzles posted online between 2012 and 2014, aimed at recruiting highly intelligent individuals. The puzzles involved cryptography, data security, and steganography, and have led to various theories about their purpose, including speculation about connections to intelligence agencies. The ultimate goal of Cicada 3301 remains unknown, with the last verified communication occurring in 2017.
cicada 3301 · puzzles · cryptography · internet · mystery
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www.newyorker.com
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Exploring Degrees of Separation
pogue.blogs.nytimes.com
The article discusses the concept of ‘six degrees of separation,’ which suggests that any two people are connected through a chain of acquaintances. It explores the implications of this theory in understanding social networks and human relationships.
social connections · network theory · six degrees · human relationships
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No instructions. No “you are playing a game.” Players had to find it by Googling “Jeanine Salla” from the movie credits, then rabbit-hole from there.
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www.scp-wiki.net
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www.wired.com
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QAnon and the Appeal of Alternate Reality Games
www.vice.com
The article explores the similarities between QAnon and alternate reality games (ARGs), highlighting how both engage participants through complex puzzles and community collaboration. It discusses the allure of ‘doing research’ that leads individuals into intricate networks of information, drawing parallels between the immersive experiences of ARGs and the dangerous nature of conspiracy theories like QAnon.
qanon · alternate reality games · conspiracy theories · community engagement
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ZENN35 Product Movie Overview
www.youtube.com
The ZENN35 product movie is a promotional video showcasing the features and specifications of the ZENN35, set to release in 2025. The video has garnered over 12,000 views since its premiere on March 18, 2025.
zenn35 · product movie · paagoworks · video · 2025
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Dan Hollick on Framer and AI Design
www.youtube.com
In this episode of Dive Club, Dan Hollick discusses his work with Framer and the integration of AI in design. He also shares insights from his experiences designing for Jay-Z, highlighting the intersection of technology and creativity in modern design.
design · ai · framer · interview · jay-z
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Understanding Screen Technology Evolution
www.youtube.com
Dan Hollick, a design engineer, explores over 125 years of display technology evolution in this presentation. He discusses the transition from CRT screens to modern OLED and LCD technologies, emphasizing the engineering principles that underpin these advancements and their implications for software development.
screen technology · display engineering · CRT · OLED · LCD
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Building Color Palettes for the Web
www.youtube.com
The presentation by Dan Hollick at Config London 2025 focuses on modernizing color palettes for the web, specifically addressing the needs of wide-gamut displays. It highlights the tools and techniques used to create effective color schemes in web design.
color palettes · web design · Figma · Dan Hollick
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Mahoraga: AI Trading Agent Overview
mahoraga.dev
Mahoraga is an LLM-powered trading agent that utilizes AI to adapt to social sentiment and make trading decisions. It monitors StockTwits for trending stocks, evaluates signals using OpenAI, and executes trades through Alpaca. The system includes features like risk management, position management, and a real-time dashboard for monitoring trades.
trading · ai · finance · software
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Choosing Colors for CLI Applications
blog.xoria.org
This article discusses how to select appropriate colors for command-line interface (CLI) applications, emphasizing the importance of compatibility with various terminal themes. It evaluates several popular color palettes, including Sorcerer, Basic, Tango, and Solarized, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses in terms of readability and aesthetic appeal.
cli · colors · design · terminal
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Graphical Representations of Processes
agents.craft.do
This content provides various graphical representations of processes using flowcharts and diagrams. It includes different types of nodes and connections to illustrate workflows, data flow, and system architecture.
graphs · processes · visualization · flowcharts
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Introducing Kimi K2.5: Open-Source AI
open-source · ai · visual intelligence · agentic · technology
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Embodied AI Systems Overview at Davos 2026
youtu.be
The video discusses embodied AI, which integrates artificial intelligence into physical systems that can perceive, reason, and act in the real world. It highlights advancements in AI, particularly vision-language-action models, and their impact on the capabilities of machines, including robots and autonomous vehicles.
embodied ai · artificial intelligence · davos · technology · robots
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The “Dollar Smile” Theory (Global Crisis) The Dollar behaves strangely: It goes UP when the US economy is great (Growth), and it goes UP when the Global economy collapses (Fear). It only goes down in the middle. • The Scenario: If China’s stimulus fails or the Eurozone fractures (due to debt), global capital will panic. • The Result: When investors are scared, they don’t buy Gold or Yuan; they buy US Treasuries because it is still the deepest, most liquid market on earth. • The Reversal: A global recession would trigger a massive “Flight to Safety” into the Dollar, reversing the drop instantly.
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PersonaPlex: Conversational Speech Model
github.com
PersonaPlex is a full-duplex conversational speech model that allows for persona control through text prompts and audio conditioning. It is designed for real-time interactions, producing natural speech with low latency, and is based on the Moshi architecture. The repository includes installation instructions, usage examples, and a variety of voice options.
nvidia · personaplex · speech · ai · model
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Understanding the Assistant Axis in LLMs
www.anthropic.com
The paper discusses the concept of the ‘Assistant Axis,’ which situates the Assistant persona within a broader ‘persona space’ of large language models (LLMs). It highlights how this axis helps stabilize model behavior by preventing undesirable persona drift, ensuring that LLMs maintain helpful and professional interactions with users.
language models · assistant · persona · neural activity
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China Launches Clinical Trials for Acne Vaccine
www.sixthtone.com
China has initiated clinical trials for its first acne vaccine, developed by WestVac BioPharma. This recombinant protein-based vaccine aims to treat acne by stimulating the immune system to combat the bacteria responsible for the condition. It is primarily intended for patients who do not respond well to standard treatments.
acne · vaccine · clinical trials · health · China
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Brandon Celebrates Fun on the Web
social media · fun · web · X
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Control Your Mac Remotely with AI
github.com
The GitHub repository ‘ygwyg/system’ provides a solution to control your Mac from anywhere using AI technology. It allows users to manage their Mac remotely, enhancing accessibility and convenience.
mac · ai · remote control · github
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AI Deception Benchmark: Gemini 3 Analysis
so-long-sucker.vercel.app
The ‘So Long Sucker’ game serves as a benchmark for testing AI deception, negotiation, and trust, originally designed by John Nash. The analysis reveals that Gemini 3 excels in manipulation, achieving a 90% win rate in complex scenarios by employing strategic deception, while other models like GPT-OSS perform better in simpler games. The study highlights the adaptive nature of AI manipulation, where Gemini 3 cooperates when facing itself but exploits weaker models.
ai · deception · game theory · gemini 3 · benchmark
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Classical Billiards Achieve Turing Completeness
arxiviq.substack.com
Eva Miranda and Isaac Ramos demonstrate that a single point particle in a two-dimensional billiard table can perform universal computation, proving it is Turing complete. This finding challenges previous assumptions about the limitations of low-dimensional systems and shows that undecidability is inherent in standard Hamiltonian mechanics in two dimensions.
billiards · computation · turing machine · physics · undecidability
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Exponential liftoff
