Prompting Isn't Dead. It's Just Not the Job Anymore.
Prompts still matter, but the job now is designing the checks, the shape of the work, and the way lessons get fed back in. With an interactive Loop Lab.
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AI loops and agents, on-device machine learning, creative tech and the odd tangent, written by Kenneth Looi (Pingo) in Sydney.
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Apple Metal, Explained for People Who Build Mac Apps
What Metal actually is, what it does for Mac app design (120Hz UI, custom rendering, image and video, on-device AI, battery), the public benchmarks worth trusting, and a…
The Event Horizon of Mind: Black Holes, Recursive AI, and Nature’s Fractals
The human mind has a peculiar affinity for mirrors. We look at the stars and see faces; we look at our own creations and see reflections of the universe that birthed…
The Evolution of RAG: From Simple Retrieval to Intelligent Agent Memory
The landscape of AI-powered information retrieval has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years.
A discourse on Sovereign AI
The concept of “sovereign AI” has emerged as one of the most significant geopolitical and technological trends of the 2020s, fundamentally reshaping how nations approach…
The Case for Containerization in AI: Why Big Organizations Should Avoid Proprietary Vendor Lock-in
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, enterprises are faced with critical decisions about how to deploy and manage AI workloads…
WTF is Streamlit
Streamlit is an open-source Python library designed for building interactive web applications for data science and machine learning projects.
UX for integrating AI into software
To integrate a tool like GitHub Copilot into internal company tools and systems, you’ll likely want to follow common UX/UI patterns for embedding AI-based assistance.
AVIF File Format – To adopt or not?
The AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is an image format derived from the AV1 video codec. It is designed to offer high image quality with smaller file sizes compared to…
Speculating on aliens and their morals
Speculating about alien morality is an intriguing thought experiment. Here are some ways alien morals could potentially differ radically from human ethics: Valuation of…
Navigate your Mac using only a keyboard only (because it’s cool)
For a full keyboard-only experience on macOS, there are several software options and utilities that can enhance and streamline your keyboard usage.
The french culinary concept of ‘Mise en place’ from a design & tech lens
The mise en place principle, originating from culinary arts, refers to the practice of organizing and arranging all necessary ingredients and tools before starting to…
Can real-time payments eliminate the debt based system?
Real-time payments (RTP) can significantly reduce reliance on debt in certain circumstances but may not entirely erase the debt system.
True Property Ownership with Allodial Titles, etc (Most people don’t truly own property)
To truly own property, the document that signifies ownership is generally the title deed. However, if you are looking for a concept of ownership that goes beyond…
Building Real World Systems: A Conversation with Kevin Carson and Pingo Creative Technology
In an enlightening discussion, Kevin Carson and Pingo Creative Technology delved into the realms of governance, economics, and innovative manufacturing systems.
DeFi lending platforms compared (How to increase leverage with DeFi)
Comparing Aave with other major DeFi lending platforms such as Compound, MakerDAO, and Celsius can help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of each.
DLT Layer 2 solutions: Comparing BTC’s Lightning vs ETH’s Polygon
The Lightning Network and Ethereum 2.0 with its scaling solutions like Polygon offer different approaches to handling transactions on their respective blockchains.
Main methods for generating passive income using crypto
Earning passive income with crypto can be achieved through several methods, including staking, yield farming, lending, and liquidity mining.