Bryan Turner
@turnerb.bsky.social
"A researcher went on vacation but accidentally left a model training, returning from vacation the researcher was shocked to discover that after a very large number of training steps the model had suddenly generalized, performing perfectly on training and test sets."
It Groks.
It Groks.
December 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
"A researcher went on vacation but accidentally left a model training, returning from vacation the researcher was shocked to discover that after a very large number of training steps the model had suddenly generalized, performing perfectly on training and test sets."
It Groks.
It Groks.
I’ve experienced this as well, but I’ve seen things that suggest it’ll be smoother soon.
ankursethi.com/blog/gemini-...
ankursethi.com/blog/gemini-...
Getting a Gemini API key is an exercise in frustration — Ankur Sethi's Internet Website
ankursethi.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I’ve experienced this as well, but I’ve seen things that suggest it’ll be smoother soon.
ankursethi.com/blog/gemini-...
ankursethi.com/blog/gemini-...
"Surveillance pricing – when you are charged more for the same goods than someone else, based on surveillance data about the urgency of your need and the cash in your bank account"
Trumps FTC killed Biden's plans to ban algorithmic pricing.
pluralistic.net/2025/12/11/n...
Trumps FTC killed Biden's plans to ban algorithmic pricing.
pluralistic.net/2025/12/11/n...
Pluralistic: Instacart reaches into your pocket and lops a third off your dollars (11 Dec 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
pluralistic.net
December 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
"Surveillance pricing – when you are charged more for the same goods than someone else, based on surveillance data about the urgency of your need and the cash in your bank account"
Trumps FTC killed Biden's plans to ban algorithmic pricing.
pluralistic.net/2025/12/11/n...
Trumps FTC killed Biden's plans to ban algorithmic pricing.
pluralistic.net/2025/12/11/n...
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We are dealing with such corruption in every aspect of our government, I don't know how we undo the damage.
December 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
We are dealing with such corruption in every aspect of our government, I don't know how we undo the damage.
Reposted by Bryan Turner
Every time Butker misses a field goal, a woman gets a PHD.
December 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Every time Butker misses a field goal, a woman gets a PHD.
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Bongino saying the quiet--and cynical--part out loud.
In other words: I was making money shoveling conspiracy bullshit without having any facts and conning my audience to make a buck. After I leave the FBI, I will get back to that.
What a confession.
In other words: I was making money shoveling conspiracy bullshit without having any facts and conning my audience to make a buck. After I leave the FBI, I will get back to that.
What a confession.
December 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Bongino saying the quiet--and cynical--part out loud.
In other words: I was making money shoveling conspiracy bullshit without having any facts and conning my audience to make a buck. After I leave the FBI, I will get back to that.
What a confession.
In other words: I was making money shoveling conspiracy bullshit without having any facts and conning my audience to make a buck. After I leave the FBI, I will get back to that.
What a confession.
"the very assumption that design can be completed before implementation doesn't work. In software, design emerges through implementation."
martinfowler.com/articles/llm...
martinfowler.com/articles/llm...
The Learning Loop and LLMs
How continuous learning shapes effective software development with LLMs
martinfowler.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"the very assumption that design can be completed before implementation doesn't work. In software, design emerges through implementation."
martinfowler.com/articles/llm...
martinfowler.com/articles/llm...
Watch this 24/7 live stream of flights arriving and departing from Las Vegas to see that you could cut 10% of daily flights by grounding private jets without affecting commercial flights trying to get people home for the holidays.
www.youtube.com/live/cn8_34T...
www.youtube.com/live/cn8_34T...
LAS Vegas Airport LIVE 24/7 with views of 26R & 26L
YouTube video by Flightradar24
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Watch this 24/7 live stream of flights arriving and departing from Las Vegas to see that you could cut 10% of daily flights by grounding private jets without affecting commercial flights trying to get people home for the holidays.
www.youtube.com/live/cn8_34T...
www.youtube.com/live/cn8_34T...
This kid had the guts to call out the president and his goons with his face in full view, yet so many people are being taken away by cowardly masked officers.
If your proud of the work your doing to traumatize these kids and their families at least show your face.
youtu.be/LUkNHBLnWg8?...
If your proud of the work your doing to traumatize these kids and their families at least show your face.
youtu.be/LUkNHBLnWg8?...
Hillsboro teen’s emotional testimony on immigration enforcement’s toll goes viral
YouTube video by The Oregonian
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This kid had the guts to call out the president and his goons with his face in full view, yet so many people are being taken away by cowardly masked officers.
If your proud of the work your doing to traumatize these kids and their families at least show your face.
youtu.be/LUkNHBLnWg8?...
If your proud of the work your doing to traumatize these kids and their families at least show your face.
youtu.be/LUkNHBLnWg8?...
It's a feature for people who think the world is their soundtrack - and we're all forced to listen. Why not start honking the horn in the tunnel for no good reason as well?
Porsche’s ‘Tunnel Mode’ Is Proof They Understand Driving Joy - www.autoblog.com/news/porsche...
Porsche’s ‘Tunnel Mode’ Is Proof They Understand Driving Joy - www.autoblog.com/news/porsche...
share.google
November 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It's a feature for people who think the world is their soundtrack - and we're all forced to listen. Why not start honking the horn in the tunnel for no good reason as well?
Porsche’s ‘Tunnel Mode’ Is Proof They Understand Driving Joy - www.autoblog.com/news/porsche...
Porsche’s ‘Tunnel Mode’ Is Proof They Understand Driving Joy - www.autoblog.com/news/porsche...
Most of the public think that our wealthy have become super wealthy through taxable income, through the acquiring of taxable income, and that's just not the case.And one reason for that, of course, is that they do everything to avoid taxable income.
www.npr.org/2025/11/01/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/01/n...
Author of 'The Second Estate' argues that America's tax code has created a new aristocracy
In her book The Second Estate, Ray Madoff explains how the U.S. tax system lets the ultra-rich grow their wealth tax-free while working Americans bear the burden.
www.npr.org
November 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Most of the public think that our wealthy have become super wealthy through taxable income, through the acquiring of taxable income, and that's just not the case.And one reason for that, of course, is that they do everything to avoid taxable income.
www.npr.org/2025/11/01/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/01/n...
Feels like a real let them eat cake moment when the president is showing off gold plated remodels and the number of platinum cards doubles yet most people can't afford value meals.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
From fast food to beverage giants, brands see rising income inequality among customers
Consumer brands are adjusting to a two-tiered economy as the new normal. Yet there are signs that even high-income customers are under pressure.
www.nbcnews.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Feels like a real let them eat cake moment when the president is showing off gold plated remodels and the number of platinum cards doubles yet most people can't afford value meals.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
CEO's want the government shutdown to end so they can continue to profit but nothing in their statements about how their employees would be taken care of as healthcare premiums go up. Maybe they should pay 100% of the employee and their family healthcare premiums?
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
4 largest US airlines endorse Republican-backed ‘clean’ bill to end government shutdown
United, Delta, American and Southwest airlines each called on Congress to approve a Republican-backed “clean” funding bill to reopen the government.
www.usatoday.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
CEO's want the government shutdown to end so they can continue to profit but nothing in their statements about how their employees would be taken care of as healthcare premiums go up. Maybe they should pay 100% of the employee and their family healthcare premiums?
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
This is just a small part of the damage Trump has done to the US economy. Our partners no longer trust us and won't for a very long time. Goodbye to billions in exports.
Happy for Ukraine they will have a reliable arms supplier.
www.twz.com/air/huge-gri...
Happy for Ukraine they will have a reliable arms supplier.
www.twz.com/air/huge-gri...
Huge Gripen Fighter Order Letter Of Intent Signed By Ukraine
Sweden and Ukraine have unveiled a plan to deliver up to 150 Gripen E fighters to the war-torn country, but major questions remain. Sweden and Ukraine have unveiled a plan to deliver up to 150 Gripen ...
www.twz.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This is just a small part of the damage Trump has done to the US economy. Our partners no longer trust us and won't for a very long time. Goodbye to billions in exports.
Happy for Ukraine they will have a reliable arms supplier.
www.twz.com/air/huge-gri...
Happy for Ukraine they will have a reliable arms supplier.
www.twz.com/air/huge-gri...
Don't do drugs, even drugs you buy at the gas station over the counter:
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
a cartoon character from south park is standing in front of a blackboard with the words `` drugs are bad , mkay '' .
ALT: a cartoon character from south park is standing in front of a blackboard with the words `` drugs are bad , mkay '' .
media.tenor.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Don't do drugs, even drugs you buy at the gas station over the counter:
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
Nate makes more money than Becky?
The gender pay gap is alive and well in the WNBA.
The gender pay gap is alive and well in the WNBA.
October 6, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Nate makes more money than Becky?
The gender pay gap is alive and well in the WNBA.
The gender pay gap is alive and well in the WNBA.
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I'm not worried: Once ICE rounds up all the illegals, they'll stop.
October 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I'm not worried: Once ICE rounds up all the illegals, they'll stop.
Reposted by Bryan Turner
Leaked memo from Amazon that warns existing H1B holders to avoid travel back into the USA after the September 21st deadline - their lawyers evaluated the new executive order as not just affecting new applications
September 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Leaked memo from Amazon that warns existing H1B holders to avoid travel back into the USA after the September 21st deadline - their lawyers evaluated the new executive order as not just affecting new applications
Reposted by Bryan Turner
Critical part of the President's new $100,000 charge for H1-B visas: The Administration can also offer a $100,000 discount to any person, company, or industry that it wants. Replacing rules with arbitrary discretion.
Want visas? You know who to call and who to flatter.
Want visas? You know who to call and who to flatter.
September 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Critical part of the President's new $100,000 charge for H1-B visas: The Administration can also offer a $100,000 discount to any person, company, or industry that it wants. Replacing rules with arbitrary discretion.
Want visas? You know who to call and who to flatter.
Want visas? You know who to call and who to flatter.
Reposted by Bryan Turner
the most important question when choosing a steak house is what are the potato side dishes
September 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
the most important question when choosing a steak house is what are the potato side dishes
This is one of the best articles I've read in a long time. Sadly, neither the guest author or host post on Bluesky.
If you have the time for 40,000 words I recommend you read this. If not, there is an audio version for easy listening.
www.notboring.co/p/the-electr...
If you have the time for 40,000 words I recommend you read this. If not, there is an audio version for easy listening.
www.notboring.co/p/the-electr...
The Electric Slide
The history, 99% decline, and future of the Electric Stack with Sam D'Amico
www.notboring.co
August 31, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This is one of the best articles I've read in a long time. Sadly, neither the guest author or host post on Bluesky.
If you have the time for 40,000 words I recommend you read this. If not, there is an audio version for easy listening.
www.notboring.co/p/the-electr...
If you have the time for 40,000 words I recommend you read this. If not, there is an audio version for easy listening.
www.notboring.co/p/the-electr...
I guess we're going back to the good old days of having lots of people opting out of healthcare because they cant afford it. I just hope they can figure out who did this to them and can vote in the next election before they drop dead from preventable diseases.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
She's bracing and saving to pay $2,800 a month for ACA health insurance next year
Raiding retirement savings. Pondering job changes or even marriage. People who buy their own health insurance are strategizing ahead of major price hikes in 2026. Open enrollment starts Nov. 1.
www.npr.org
August 23, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I guess we're going back to the good old days of having lots of people opting out of healthcare because they cant afford it. I just hope they can figure out who did this to them and can vote in the next election before they drop dead from preventable diseases.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
The top 10 states are all Republican - more struggle
The bottom 8/10 states are Democrat - less struggle
The (D) states spend more on welfare per capita then the (R) states.
If Republican governor's cared about their citizens they would fix this.
www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-state...
The bottom 8/10 states are Democrat - less struggle
The (D) states spend more on welfare per capita then the (R) states.
If Republican governor's cared about their citizens they would fix this.
www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-state...
Ranked: States Where Americans Are Struggling the Most Financially
Southern states dominate the list.
www.visualcapitalist.com
August 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The top 10 states are all Republican - more struggle
The bottom 8/10 states are Democrat - less struggle
The (D) states spend more on welfare per capita then the (R) states.
If Republican governor's cared about their citizens they would fix this.
www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-state...
The bottom 8/10 states are Democrat - less struggle
The (D) states spend more on welfare per capita then the (R) states.
If Republican governor's cared about their citizens they would fix this.
www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-state...