Backlog Links: Mid August 2024 Some links about what I’m watching and interesting things from my backlog of reading on the web.
Links It has been a crazy summer here at the Read house. It has been full of summer camps, driving kids all over the place, and trying to get some work done here and there. Here’s some of what I’ve been reading.
Coding with LLMs I’ve been coding a lot with LLMs this week. For some problems they are extremely helpful, but for others they completely miss the point.
How I’m Using Generative AI: January 2024 Generative AI, whether the output is visual or text, has been making waves for over a year now. It’s the biggest sea-change in the tech industry since the smart phone appeared.
2023 Wind Down 2023 has been a year of extremes. The highs have been very high and the lows have been very low.
Website Redesign 2023 I’ve had this website since I was college in over 14 years ago. It’s gone through many designs and iterations over the years, but the redesign I’m rolling out today is the first since 2017.
So You Need a Website You’ve found yourself with a going concern and need a home on the internet. So now what?
Reading/Watching/Listening/Playing: August 3, 2023 I have loved reading Ben Crowder’s Booknotes and Links posts for a long time. I thought I’d give it a go.
Our Skimming Future Generative AI will effect the way that we work, but could make us worse at our jobs.
Computers as Appliances Computers are different today. Nothing has driven this more home to me than observing my children’s encounter with them.
Rock of Offense I have every confidence that those who actually know us will treat us with respect because that has been my experience throughout my life.
Paul Paul Farmer died in Rwanda today at age 62. For those who are familiar with him, his legacy and life will live on in the lives of countless people.
Designers and Editors I saw a tweet this morning that brought to mind the role of the designer and the role of the editor.
My Kingdom for a Typical Day I thought I’d write a bit about what a typical ideal day is and contrast it with reality.
Biden 2020 This year I will be voting for Joe Biden and against Donald Trump for the office of President of the United States.
I Never Knew You To those who would hold up a Bible while doubling down on oppressive violence, I would say be careful.