By harnessing the strengths of LLMs for linguistic tasks, LNNs for perceptual and creative tasks, and SDMs for integration, the model promises to excel across a wide spectrum of cognitive tasks
Better People Than Scott Aaronson?
Reposting a letter sent to one of my Internet Heroes, whom I occasionally correspond with. He is my Hero not because of his brilliant, thoughtful blog on quantum computing (though I do enjoy that), but his deep humility and public vulnerability. Dear Scott, who are undoubtedly better people than I am For the record, no,... Continue Reading →
Story: Molly’s Life Thesis
Molly had been sorely tempted to play it safe. Tell the Elders a story that would inspire them to keep her there. Play on their sympathy. Misrepresent what she was capable of. She tried to make herself fit in. She really tried. But she just couldn't do it.
Three Steps to Startup Success (in 15 syllables)
Own a big problem. Make measurable progress. Together. References 1. Own a big problem Wicked Problem, Horst Rittel Black Swan theory, Nassim Nicholas Taleb Product-market fit, Andy Rachleff Founder-market fit, Chris Dixon Zero to One, Peter Thiel Disruptive Innovation, Clayton Christensen Jobs to be done, Clayton Christensen 2. Make measurable progress Decision Journals, Danny Kahneman One metric... Continue Reading →
D.R.I.P.: Platform Thinking for Lean Startups
Define Terms, flows, roles, success criteria, open questions Research Characterize and identify Customer Zero Implement Enable Customer Zero to deploy a minimally viable app Productize Deliver a coherent and sustainable ecosystem
A Universal Problem Solving Process
Feel Concern Frame Question Find Authority Interpret Answer Implement Solution Back up as needed and repeat until concern is fully addressing.
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