All of my long-form thoughts on programming, AI, product design, gaming and more, collected in chronological order.
As AI becomes increasingly embedded in our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype. But amidst all the excitement, we’re overlooking a crucial aspect of AI: the data that powers it. A recent video by Richard Murphy, a professor of accounting at Sheffield University, highlights the dangers of relying too heavily ...
The recent massive market drops over the last 2 days reminds me of all the Jim Crammer memes on the internet, which are a joy to look at https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1860783414938571176 The market’s sharp 5% decline following the Federal Reserve’s decision to delay anticipated rate cuts raises some interesting questions. On the surface, postponing two potential 0.25% ...
For most people, it’s hard to deny that intelligence can give you a leg up in life. People with high cognitive abilities, like problem-solving skills and critical thinking, tend to do better in school and in their careers. But here’s the thing: research suggests that the connection between intelligence and wealth isn’t as straightforward as ...
Today me and my team are officially announcing the launching of the main product to advance our passion for crypto, privacy and security. Welcome to NeutronLock (https://neutronlock.com/en/) A quick summary of the app features: Zero Knowledge Encryption: Your data is only readable on your devices, not even on the backend cloud server or by our ...
This is a continuation from my last post on https://read.ctmakes.com/the-new-m4-mac-mini-best-value-mac-on-the-market/ Having recently just bought a M4 Mac Mini, and using it for a week as of today, the performance to price ratio is simply too good (and this is coming from me, a lifelong Windows user). Right now it is easily handing running a blockchain ...
Took a break over the weekend to try the new game Path of Exile 2 in early release and it’s hard to overstate how good it is out of the box compared to when Diablo 4 (D4) first launched. There are way less bugs and way more content. (not dumping on D4 here, enjoying both ...
Let’s face it, the global economy can be a pretty scary place. With all the talk of recession and economic downturn, it’s hard not to feel a little uneasy about the future. But here’s the thing: while we can’t predict the future with certainty, we can definitely prepare for it. The Debt Bomb One of ...
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably used a Dyson vacuum cleaner at some point in your life. But have you ever stopped to think about the person behind the brand? Growing up in Norfolk, England, Dyson was encouraged by his parents to think creatively and experiment with new ideas. This foundation in design and ...
In recent years, Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized artificial intelligence (AI), with prominent examples like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, and Meta’s LLaMA making headlines worldwide. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has become a household name, demonstrating unprecedented capabilities in natural language processing and generation. Anthropic’s Claude has garnered attention for its emphasis on safety and ...
If you’ve been following the wild world of finance, you might have noticed that MicroStrategy, a business intelligence company, seems to have stumbled upon a magic formula for making money. And I’m not talking about your run-of-the-mill, “we’re crushing it in sales” kind of money. I’m talking about the kind of money that makes you ...
I was browsing through TechCrunch last Sunday when I stumbled upon an article that left me scratching my head. The title read “PDF-to-brainrot study tools are a strange iteration on a TikTok trend.” (see https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/20/pdf-to-brainrot-study-tools-are-a-strange-iteration-on-a-tiktok-trend/). I had to click on it, if only to understand what on earth “brainrot” referred to. As I delved into ...
Recently having read a few articles talking about the paradox of happiness, it strikes me that because expectations of happiness is relative to the environment, one cannot truly achieve happiness without first achieving inner calm and contentment. The article in The Conversation (https://theconversation.com/research-finds-countries-that-focus-the-most-on-happiness-can-end-up-making-people-feel-worse-177323) highlights an intriguing trend: nations that place the greatest emphasis on happiness ...
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been using Google as your go-to search engine for as long as you can remember. But, have you noticed that things have been changing lately? Maybe you’ve been getting more and more frustrated with the quality of search results, or perhaps you’ve been hearing about new search engines ...
Government contracting – the practice of outsourcing specific tasks or projects to external entities – has been a staple of government procurement for decades. But in recent years, it’s gotten a bad rap. And for good reason. When done poorly, government contracting can lead to a lack of transparency, accountability, and even exploitation of workers. ...
As we navigate the complexities of modern economies, it’s hard to ignore the elephant in the room: unaffordable house prices. It’s a phenomenon that’s affecting people from all walks of life, from first-time buyers to seasoned investors. But what’s driving this trend, and what are the consequences for our economies and societies? One key factor ...
I’ve been using my M1 Mac Mini as a home server for the past three years, and it’s been a rock-solid performer. I’ve had it running various services like hosting next.js projects and Docker containers. Despite being a relatively low-powered device, it’s handled everything I’ve thrown at it. One of the things that impressed me ...
Docker Compose provides an excellent way to containerize Laravel applications for both development and production environments. This guide will walk you through creating a complete Docker setup for Laravel applications. 1. Project Structure First, create the following structure in your Laravel project: your-laravel-project/├── .docker/│ └── nginx/│ ├── nginx.conf│ └── sites-enabled/│ └── nginx.conf├── Dockerfile└── docker-compose.yml 2. ...
Star Wars has been going through some changes lately, and it seems like many millennials who grew up with the franchise aren’t connecting with it the same way they used to. Even with all the new content coming out, something feels different. Recent shows have been a bit of a mixed bag. “The Book of ...
I was heading home from my old classmate’s wedding this weekend, taking the bus and then the train – which is usually a good time to reflect and ponder about the state of our world. So far one interesting topic has been on stable coins. Link to YCombinator here for the inspiration for this article, ...