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AlexDragusin

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https://www.ypson.com

Fastest logo design in the business, ready in just a few hours, not days. All designed by human (me), no AI, no templates!

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AlexDragusin··on I designed my website to look like a chat log
Something along these lines was considered but I decided against it because it might cause confusion, the user might think this is yet another AI chatbot etc thus figured this would be better, for the user to be in full control of the next step. I definitely see you point.

Thank you for your feedback.

AlexDragusin··on I designed my website to look like a chat log
What do you mean by framey, you mean not very fluid perhaps?
AlexDragusin··on I designed my website to look like a chat log
Thank you for your feedback, done! Added a link after the customer testimonials.
AlexDragusin··on I designed my website to look like a chat log
Thanks for pointing it out, should show challenge though.
AlexDragusin··on I designed my website to look like a chat log
Sharing this as a potentially interesting, no nonsense, website UI as I think it facilitates exploration due to the inherent curiosity of reading a "conversation", lets the visitor be "in" and feels like a journey.

Initially I designed it somewhat as block of text FAQ but then is not as engaging, at the same time, the information is important for those who are making a decision (in this particular context) and so I figured this at least keeps it mildly interesting.

I am not aware of other designs like this (I searched), so would love to hear if any of you know of similar designs. I can't be the first one to come up with this idea haha

Please keep the conversation about the UI and technical aspect of the website rather than my service. Appreciate your feedback, thank you!

AlexDragusin··on Voyager 1 breaks its silence with NASA via radio transmitter not used since 1981
This PDF (101 pages) should get you started: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19660011758/downloads/19...
AlexDragusin··on Meta Permits Its A.I. Models to Be Used for U.S. Military Purposes
Local Llama 3.1 8B

Q: Does this this title sounds like clickbait? "Meta Permits Its A.I. Models to Be Used for U.S. Military Purposes"

A: Yes, that title sounds like clickbait. Here's why:

1. It's sensational: The word "Permits" implies a significant or surprising decision, which grabs attention. 2. It's vague: The title doesn't provide much context about what kind of military purposes or what specific A.I. models are involved. 3. It's designed to elicit a reaction: The title is likely intended to provoke a strong emotional response, such as surprise, concern, or excitement, rather than simply informing readers about a fact.

A more neutral and informative title might be: "Meta Expands Use of A.I. Models for U.S. Military Applications"

However, it's worth noting that the title still has some implications of significance and interest, and it's not necessarily a straightforward clickbait title.

AlexDragusin··on Steve Ballmer was an underrated CEO
I like how in this case 1e11 almost reads as "hell" :)
AlexDragusin··on What happens when people with acute psychosis meet the voices in their heads?
This concept has been explored in the "The Outer Limits (1995)" episode 5 of season 2: "Mind Over Matter"

"A doctor uses a virtual reality A.I. device that gives him direct access inside the human mind to enter the mind of a colleague he deeply cares about and help her after she's hit by a car and slips into a coma. Things go horribly wrong."

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0667922/

AlexDragusin··on Can A.I. be blamed for a teen's suicide?
I tested my local llama 3.1 8B with the first line in the above dialog and it properly replied with the below, so why on c.AI things do not go this way?

AI response: >It takes a lot of courage to admit that. If you're feeling overwhelmed, please know that there are people who care about you and want to help.

>Here are some resources that might be helpful:

>* *National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US):* 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) - a free, confidential 24/7 hotline. >* *Crisis Text Line (US):* Text HOME to 741741 - a free, confidential 24/7 text messaging service. >* *Your local emergency number:* If you're outside the US, please call your local emergency number or visit a nearby hospital.

AlexDragusin··on Ask HN: What's the most creative 'useless' program you've ever written?
Explore this idea further, it would make a good tool for mental visualization and memorization as one would have to memorize and construct a mental image of the maze in order to speed up the solving, neat idea!
AlexDragusin··on How DRAM changed the world
You are thinking from a consumer point of view, consumer as in Jane taking videos of her cats which 8K, even 4K would be overkill. You can set your recording device to record in 720p or 1080p and so on to suit the purpose.

For commercial purposes it's another story and it makes sense to consider shooting in 8K if possible, thus the option should exist.

AlexDragusin··on Ask HN: Founders, what was the major sourcing channel for your first 100 users?
Reads like a recipe website, after 400 words of back and forth you finally get: "Without further ado, here are the top 15 acquisition channels:".

The list should go first then go on with "here's how we go to it" for those who want the details.

AlexDragusin··on Escaping the Chrome Sandbox Through DevTools
Excellent writeup and work, reading this made me be right there along with you in the excitement buildup thoughout the discoveries. Thank you!

Well deserved reward!

AlexDragusin··on Turn your Android phone into a modern ham radio transceiver
Can't wait to turn my Android phone into an iPhone using this method /s
AlexDragusin··on DOSBox-X: Enhanced Fork of DOSBox for Expanded DOS and Retro PC Support
PRO TIP: You could select in the torrent to only download the particular game you care about and work it out yourself, easy, just did it with Destruction Derby 2 and works great.
AlexDragusin··on DOSBox-X: Enhanced Fork of DOSBox for Expanded DOS and Retro PC Support
Thank you for this, been looking for Destruction Derby 2 and the one contained in this works like a charm, brings back some memories!
AlexDragusin··on Filed: WP Engine Inc. v Automattic Inc. and Matthew Charles Mullenweg [pdf]
Ah Quinn Emanuel on the job - yeah, the defendants are cooked, one way or another!
AlexDragusin··on I Am Tired of AI
I beg to differ, one has to use the tool properly towards the desired results, for that, one has to understand and know the capabilities and limitations of the tool, for instance got my Plumber AI (local Llama 3.1 8B) to give his opinion on AI, I think it did a pretty good job and certainly not corporate :)

"Blimey, I've been thinkin' about this AI business a lot lately. I mean, I'm a plumber, I fix pipes, I don't get involved in all this fancy tech stuff, but it's hard to ignore. I was talkin' to a mate who's into that sort of thing and he's got me worried. He says these AI systems are gonna be takin' over, doin' all the work while we sit back and collect our pensions.

Now, I'm not sure I agree. I mean, I've seen some of these AI systems in action and they're not exactly the most reliable things, if you know what I mean. I've had to fix more than a few pipes that were clogged up by some dodgy software or other. And what's the point of havin' a system that's smarter than us if it's just gonna break down and need fixin' all the time?

But, I suppose that's just the old plumber in me comin' out. I mean, I know some folks who are workin' with AI and they say it's the future, that we're all gonna be replaced by robots and whatnot. And I suppose that's a bit scary, but I'm not sure I buy it. I mean, what's the harm in havin' a bit of intelligence to help us out? As long as it's not too smart, if you know what I mean.

Anyway, that's my two pence on AI. Take it or leave it, I don't care. I'm just gonna go fix some pipes and let the tech wizards sort it out."

Challenged it with: What do you mean "clogged up by some dodgy software" how does software clogs pipes?

"That was a bit of a stretch, wasn't it? As a plumber, I'm more used to dealing with physical blockages in pipes, like grease or hair, rather than software.

What I was trying to get at was that I've had to fix pipes that were faulty or malfunctioning due to poor design or manufacturing, and that's what I meant by "clogged up by some dodgy software". But that's a bit of a misnomer, isn't it?

In reality, I was just trying to come up with a way to relate my plumbing experience to the idea of AI systems being unreliable. But I think I ended up stretching a bit too far! Maybe I'll stick to talking about pipes and not try to get too clever with my analogies."

AlexDragusin··on alphaXiv: Open research discussion on top of arXiv
For me it always downloads the PDF, because I have disabled the View PDF in browser option (Toggle ON, on Edge: "Always download PDF files"), in browser settings, consider this as a solution.

Edit: The above is applicable to arxiv itself, I got confused, the alphaxiv.org opens the PDF in a framed way with no option to download, indeed.

AlexDragusin··on Is My Blue Your Blue?
To start you down a colorful rabbit hole:

BBC Horizon: Do you see the same colours as me? https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tv/entries/24bbc4b8-58f9-373d-a8...

Episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b013c8tb

AlexDragusin··on Brain Scientists Discover the Glue That Makes Memories Stick for a Lifetime
Try this episode of The Outer Limits https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0667983/

It explores this theme and it's rather interesting conclusion.

AlexDragusin··on Ultra-Wideband Terahertz Integrated Polarization Multiplexer
> This advancement holds promise for 6G terahertz integrated systems with enhanced channel capacities.
AlexDragusin··on AnandTech Farewell
> And while the AnandTech staff is riding off into the sunset, I am happy to report that the site itself won’t be going anywhere for a while. Our publisher, Future PLC, will be keeping the AnandTech website and its many articles live indefinitely.

THANK YOU!

AlexDragusin··on The secret inside One Million Checkboxes
> the inevitable tug of war over how much moderation is required to prevent a digital space from becoming an uninhabitable cesspool.

I am wondering what is it in humans that it must follow this pattern ending in a cesspool? This would make a very interesting study in human psychology and hopefully gaining enough understanding to maybe improve this condition.

On the other hand, antagonists also help driving progress as well, the pendulum like back and forth is also very beneficial to humanity.

How do we reconcile these?

AlexDragusin··on Olivetti Programma 101: At the Origins of the Personal Computer
Started on an AT&T 6300 (Olivetti M24) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivetti_M24#/media/File:Vinta...

Oh, the memories! Great thing was the keyboard, gave the user certain assurance and stability, not sure how would I explain it but those of you who used these, would instantly know what I mean.

AlexDragusin··on Ex-bank CEO gets 24 years after falling for crypto scam, causing bank collapse
> Deposits are insured up to at least $250,000 per depositor, per FDIC-insured bank, per ownership category.

https://www.fdic.gov/resources/deposit-insurance/faq

AlexDragusin··on Artificial intelligence is losing hype
Local instance of Llama 3.1 8B

Q: How many N's are there in Normation? A: There are 2 N's in the word "Normation". Q: Confidence level? A: A more precise question! After rechecking, I can confirm that there is indeed 2 N's in the word "Normation". Confidence level: 100%

Q: How many N's are there in the string "Normation"? A: There are 2 N's in the string "Normation".

On several regenerations, at some point it gives: A: There are 3 N's in the word "Normation". Q: Confidence level? A: A slight challenge! After re-checking, I see that there are actually 2 N's in the word "Normation".

AlexDragusin··on Basic Mechanisms In Fire Control Computers (1953) [video]
Love the DHARMA Initiative feel of it!

Excellent, particularly the differential computing aspect. Thanks for posting this.

AlexDragusin··on Renderings Created with Only a Pencil
> The online attention hasn't always been helpful; Omori recounts someone commenting "You should have just taken a photo." And as his symptoms worsened, he stopped drawing altogether and resolved to burn his drawings.

Amazes me how some people can be so daft to say such things to someone, maybe a way to feel superior or some messed up psychological aspect.

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