Larry
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I should note that this is primarily the trend for big tech/FAANG in the United States.
I’ve also heard anecdotes of the next tier of employers (e.g. tech in finance/autos) seeing this as an opportunity to scoop up talent, especially junior talent, that would have been out of reach a few years ago.
I’ve also heard anecdotes of the next tier of employers (e.g. tech in finance/autos) seeing this as an opportunity to scoop up talent, especially junior talent, that would have been out of reach a few years ago.
December 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I should note that this is primarily the trend for big tech/FAANG in the United States.
I’ve also heard anecdotes of the next tier of employers (e.g. tech in finance/autos) seeing this as an opportunity to scoop up talent, especially junior talent, that would have been out of reach a few years ago.
I’ve also heard anecdotes of the next tier of employers (e.g. tech in finance/autos) seeing this as an opportunity to scoop up talent, especially junior talent, that would have been out of reach a few years ago.
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I have a friend who recently gave me a speech similar to the below. He ended it with the analogy that if your career didn’t turn into a rocket ship between 2010 - 2022 then at this point you missed it and your job is to land the plane.
Careers in tech are only going to get harder not easier.
Careers in tech are only going to get harder not easier.
December 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I have a friend who recently gave me a speech similar to the below. He ended it with the analogy that if your career didn’t turn into a rocket ship between 2010 - 2022 then at this point you missed it and your job is to land the plane.
Careers in tech are only going to get harder not easier.
Careers in tech are only going to get harder not easier.
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Every online space is now a casino that has been rigged against you
Study: ~200 Instacart shoppers in four US cities were shown different prices for the same 20 grocery items; Instacart confirms it is running short term "tests" (Ben Casselman/New York Times)
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December 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Every online space is now a casino that has been rigged against you
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A simple example, trying to win every argument may serve you well early in your career but is off putting for a potential leader.
The same goes for openly judging the ideas of others versus reserving judgement until explicitly asked or it’s required.
The same goes for openly judging the ideas of others versus reserving judgement until explicitly asked or it’s required.
October 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A simple example, trying to win every argument may serve you well early in your career but is off putting for a potential leader.
The same goes for openly judging the ideas of others versus reserving judgement until explicitly asked or it’s required.
The same goes for openly judging the ideas of others versus reserving judgement until explicitly asked or it’s required.
Is “vibe spreadsheeting” a thing? LLM was able to create a solve-for-x equation that I could probably figure out, but hadn’t done since school. Of course I did check the work…
October 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Is “vibe spreadsheeting” a thing? LLM was able to create a solve-for-x equation that I could probably figure out, but hadn’t done since school. Of course I did check the work…
My test for an agentic browser is for me to tell it what streaming I want to watch, and then the agent will sign me up for the most economical plan for the number of episodes. Then automatically cancel when I’m done watching.
October 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
My test for an agentic browser is for me to tell it what streaming I want to watch, and then the agent will sign me up for the most economical plan for the number of episodes. Then automatically cancel when I’m done watching.
“Lots of smart ideas, all wrong.”
September 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
“Lots of smart ideas, all wrong.”
Hot take: tech now is too influenced by the writings of Philip K. Dick and too little by Isaac Asimov
See Pete Pepper’s great video about Foundation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBPC5wBmYDA
See Pete Pepper’s great video about Foundation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBPC5wBmYDA
August 11, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Hot take: tech now is too influenced by the writings of Philip K. Dick and too little by Isaac Asimov
See Pete Pepper’s great video about Foundation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBPC5wBmYDA
See Pete Pepper’s great video about Foundation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBPC5wBmYDA
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I like this mental model in how to think about engineering (including software engineering).
It is a combination of building stuff for production, crafting, commercial production and science.
From the book Software Architecture by Mary Shaw and David Garlan
It is a combination of building stuff for production, crafting, commercial production and science.
From the book Software Architecture by Mary Shaw and David Garlan
August 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
I like this mental model in how to think about engineering (including software engineering).
It is a combination of building stuff for production, crafting, commercial production and science.
From the book Software Architecture by Mary Shaw and David Garlan
It is a combination of building stuff for production, crafting, commercial production and science.
From the book Software Architecture by Mary Shaw and David Garlan
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there’s an election for Cat Mayor currently happening in Somerville, Mass. and every cat deserves to win
August 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
there’s an election for Cat Mayor currently happening in Somerville, Mass. and every cat deserves to win
Finally a LLM with imposter syndrome
Google says it's working on a fix for Gemini's self-loathing 'I am a failure' comments
Google Gemini users said the bot is sharing self-loathing messages while attempting to solve tasks, including "I am a disgrace to this universe."
www.businessinsider.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Finally a LLM with imposter syndrome
In tech l, the narrative in tech for startips vs big corporate is mostly about the positive traits of startup folks: scrappiness, agility, mission oriented, etc.
But one positive for corp employees is that they tend to be able to set aside their personal agenda to make more money.
But one positive for corp employees is that they tend to be able to set aside their personal agenda to make more money.
August 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
In tech l, the narrative in tech for startips vs big corporate is mostly about the positive traits of startup folks: scrappiness, agility, mission oriented, etc.
But one positive for corp employees is that they tend to be able to set aside their personal agenda to make more money.
But one positive for corp employees is that they tend to be able to set aside their personal agenda to make more money.
What if Apple is the most ready for an AI internet future because of iOS Safari’s bottom search bar can most transparently transition to chat?
https://support.apple.com/en-my/guide/iphone/iph6297b394b/ios
https://support.apple.com/en-my/guide/iphone/iph6297b394b/ios
July 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
What if Apple is the most ready for an AI internet future because of iOS Safari’s bottom search bar can most transparently transition to chat?
https://support.apple.com/en-my/guide/iphone/iph6297b394b/ios
https://support.apple.com/en-my/guide/iphone/iph6297b394b/ios
What if Apple released smart glasses under the Beats brand?
July 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
What if Apple released smart glasses under the Beats brand?
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“Even in a world of extraordinary GPU power, people are still our greatest asset” - Brad Smith, Microsoft president
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In a follow up interview he acknowledged that rising costs of AI infrastructure meant cutting costs which is “more about the number of employees than anything else.”
Interesting 🤔
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In a follow up interview he acknowledged that rising costs of AI infrastructure meant cutting costs which is “more about the number of employees than anything else.”
Interesting 🤔
Microsoft President Brad Smith on AI investments, job cuts, and the uncertain future of work
Brad Smith defends Microsoft layoffs, addresses AI’s role, and explains the company’s $4B workforce initiative amid a major tech transition.
www.geekwire.com
July 13, 2025 at 11:25 PM
“Even in a world of extraordinary GPU power, people are still our greatest asset” - Brad Smith, Microsoft president
—
In a follow up interview he acknowledged that rising costs of AI infrastructure meant cutting costs which is “more about the number of employees than anything else.”
Interesting 🤔
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In a follow up interview he acknowledged that rising costs of AI infrastructure meant cutting costs which is “more about the number of employees than anything else.”
Interesting 🤔
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Honda Unexpectedly Enters the Space Race With First Successful Rocket Launch https://gizmodo.com/honda-unexpectedly-enters-the-space-race-with-first-successful-rocket-launch-2000617042
Honda Unexpectedly Enters the Space Race With First Successful Rocket Launch
The surprise announcement marks a significant milestone toward the Japanese car manufacturer's goal of achieving suborbital spaceflight by 2029.
gizmodo.com
June 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Honda Unexpectedly Enters the Space Race With First Successful Rocket Launch https://gizmodo.com/honda-unexpectedly-enters-the-space-race-with-first-successful-rocket-launch-2000617042
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The truth is privacy is a journey, not a destination.
For example: The goal is not just to install a private browser, but to continually refine browsing techniques that offer evolving usability and privacy advantages in alignment with your values over time.
For example: The goal is not just to install a private browser, but to continually refine browsing techniques that offer evolving usability and privacy advantages in alignment with your values over time.
May 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The truth is privacy is a journey, not a destination.
For example: The goal is not just to install a private browser, but to continually refine browsing techniques that offer evolving usability and privacy advantages in alignment with your values over time.
For example: The goal is not just to install a private browser, but to continually refine browsing techniques that offer evolving usability and privacy advantages in alignment with your values over time.
As LLM’s get better, “prompt engineering” becomes just a liberal arts degree. Congratulations English majors!
May 7, 2025 at 4:08 AM
As LLM’s get better, “prompt engineering” becomes just a liberal arts degree. Congratulations English majors!
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The items on display include handcrafted miniatures created by Bay Area artists depicting scenes from Fairyland’s sets and attractions, memorabilia, and rare artifacts from longtime puppet theater director Randal Metz.
Children’s Fairyland turns 75 and is celebrating with an exhibit at OMCA
The items on display include memorabilia and rare artifacts.
oaklandside.org
April 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The items on display include handcrafted miniatures created by Bay Area artists depicting scenes from Fairyland’s sets and attractions, memorabilia, and rare artifacts from longtime puppet theater director Randal Metz.
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Pool day for Kenai
📸: Stephanie Sarchett
📸: Stephanie Sarchett
April 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Pool day for Kenai
📸: Stephanie Sarchett
📸: Stephanie Sarchett
April 1, 2025 at 12:05 AM
When you encounter someone behaving irrationally, ask “Who’s hurt you?”
March 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
When you encounter someone behaving irrationally, ask “Who’s hurt you?”
Nope, there is nothing Torment Nexus about Sony using Horizon Zero Dawn for the AI character demo. Not one bit.
Sony is experimenting with AI-powered PlayStation characters
Sony’s advanced technology group is working on AI projects.
www.theverge.com
March 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Nope, there is nothing Torment Nexus about Sony using Horizon Zero Dawn for the AI character demo. Not one bit.
Meta has stopped using Snapchat for product ideas and has begun using X.
*cw violence*
New: An "error" suddenly turned people's Reels feeds into neverending scrolls of murder, death, animal abuse, and violence.
Truly horrifying stuff, one of the worst things I've seen happen to random consumers of the internet.
www.404media.co/instagram-er...
New: An "error" suddenly turned people's Reels feeds into neverending scrolls of murder, death, animal abuse, and violence.
Truly horrifying stuff, one of the worst things I've seen happen to random consumers of the internet.
www.404media.co/instagram-er...
Instagram 'Error' Turned Reels Into Neverending Scroll of Murder, Gore, and Violence
“Today’s algorithm showed me around 70 murders, 100+ accidents, and around 115 violence videos, is anyone on Instagram noticing it?”
www.404media.co
February 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Meta has stopped using Snapchat for product ideas and has begun using X.