2022
<ul>
<li>December
<ul>
<li>Mistborn - amazing. So good. Amazing world. First Brandon Sanderson book. Amazing more advanced YA style book. I don't understand why the king got to become king. Caleb thank you for recommendation. 5 stars.</li>
<li>Mistborn Book 2 - Not as good as the first, but I like how it expanded the world and took the series in an unexpected direction.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
2023
<ul>
<li>January
<ul>
<li>Mistborn Book 3 - Way closer to the first in terms of feel. I loved how epic and big the first was. Complex world, simple characters. Book 2 and Book 3 were both very interesting - it took the series in a direction I didn't expect at all. Super excited to read more Brandon Sanderson books.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Ideas
Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo
There is No Antimemetics Division by qtnm

reading.md

---
title: Reading
created: "2023-09-19T10:03:00+00:00"
modified: "2023-01-08T12:31:36+00:00"
previousPaths: []
---
 

2022

* December
	* Mistborn - amazing. So good. Amazing world. First Brandon Sanderson book. Amazing more advanced YA style book. I don't understand why the king got to become king. Caleb thank you for recommendation. 5 stars.
	 * Mistborn Book 2 - Not as good as the first, but I like how it expanded the world and took the series in an unexpected direction.

2023

- January
	- Mistborn Book 3 - Way closer to the first in terms of feel. I loved how epic and big the first was. Complex world, simple characters. Book 2 and Book 3 were both very interesting - it took the series in a direction I didn't expect at all. Super excited to read more Brandon Sanderson books.

Ideas

Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo

There is No Antimemetics Division by qtnm



Reading

Have a mission
Plan ahead
Question everything
Assume nothing
Roll up your sleeves
Study the past
Take risks
Dream higher
Welcome change
Have an amazing haircut
Laugh
Be curious
Pay attention to details
Make mistakes
Think sideways
Do things with passion
Don't forget to play
Take it to the edge
Breathe.
Creativity takes courage.
_from the front of a school _

2022/running-thoughts.md

---
title: Running Thoughts
created: "2023-09-19T10:03:00+00:00"
modified: "2022-12-22T16:48:20+00:00"
previousPaths: []
---
 

Have a mission
Plan ahead
Question everything
Assume nothing
Roll up your sleeves
Study the past
Take risks
Dream higher
Welcome change
Have an amazing haircut
Laugh
Be curious
Pay attention to details
Make mistakes
Think sideways
Do things with passion 
Don't forget to play
Take it to the edge
Breathe.

Creativity takes courage.

_from the front of a school _

Running Thoughts

This folder is a place to attempt to keep notes as an alternative to using an app like Standard Notes or Simplenote.
A subset of these notes that are public will be synced to <code>zachlatta/public-notes</code> on GitHub.
I think the purpose of using something that uses a Markdown file backend is that it will be more flexible down the line. But one of the challenges is iOS / mobile support.
Hopefully I'll be able to figure out something with Synology. Might make sense to set up some kind of backup system with git.
Ideas:
<ul>
<li>
Dump Markdown files from all previous note taking systems to subfolders in this folder
</li>
<li>
Set up a sync script with git that runs on Synology periodically to push things to a git repo
</li>
<li>
Consider using https://johnnydecimal.com/ to organize files
</li>
</ul>

readme.md

---
title: README
created: "2023-09-11T00:28:35+00:00"
modified: "2022-12-10T23:29:25+00:00"
previousPaths: []
---
This folder is a place to attempt to keep notes as an alternative to using an app like Standard Notes or Simplenote.

A subset of these notes that are public will be synced to `zachlatta/public-notes` on GitHub.

I think the purpose of using something that uses a Markdown file backend is that it will be more flexible down the line. But one of the challenges is iOS / mobile support.

Hopefully I'll be able to figure out something with Synology. Might make sense to set up some kind of backup system with git.

Ideas:

- Dump Markdown files from all previous note taking systems to subfolders in this folder
- Set up a sync script with git that runs on Synology periodically to push things to a git repo
- Consider using https://johnnydecimal.com/ to organize files

 

README

Running thoughts
Cars are awesome. But they have a difficult, long, and expensive upfront cost of training for your license and the cost to get situated with a vehicle and insurance. They also limit the independence of young people - in some states you can't drive as a teenager with other teenagers in your car until you're 18, even if you have your license.
In areas where cars are the primary modes of transport, there tends not to be public transportation or other meaningful alternatives (ex. Biking, because the place isn't dense enough). This means that young people without licenses are basically completely locked out from independent movement.
So despite cars being awesome, especially if you live in a place with low traffic, they disproportionately negatively affect young people because it's harder for young people to use them for independence and transportation.
Cars are NOT an excuse for uninspired development. Stroads aren't an inevitable result of cars, they're a result of uninspired urban planning and development. A weak vision of what a positive layout looks like.

personal-archive/cars-hurt-young-people-the-most.md

---
title: Cars hurt young people the most
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-12-09T15:06:28+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - cars-hurt-young-people-the-most.md
---
 

Running thoughts

Cars are awesome. But they have a difficult, long, and expensive upfront cost of training for your license and the cost to get situated with a vehicle and insurance. They also limit the independence of young people - in some states you can't drive as a teenager with other teenagers in your car until you're 18, even if you have your license.

In areas where cars are the primary modes of transport, there tends not to be public transportation or other meaningful alternatives (ex. Biking, because the place isn't dense enough). This means that young people without licenses are basically completely locked out from independent movement. 

So despite cars being awesome, especially if you live in a place with low traffic, they disproportionately negatively affect young people because it's harder for young people to use them for independence and transportation.

Cars are NOT an excuse for uninspired development. Stroads aren't an inevitable result of cars, they're a result of uninspired urban planning and development. A weak vision of what a positive layout looks like.

Cars hurt young people the most

2022/personal-archive/cars-hurt-young-people-the-most.md

---
title: Cars hurt young people the most
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-12-09T15:06:28+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - cars-hurt-young-people-the-most.md
  - personal-archive/cars-hurt-young-people-the-most.md
---
 

Running thoughts

Cars are awesome. But they have a difficult, long, and expensive upfront cost of training for your license and the cost to get situated with a vehicle and insurance. They also limit the independence of young people - in some states you can't drive as a teenager with other teenagers in your car until you're 18, even if you have your license.

In areas where cars are the primary modes of transport, there tends not to be public transportation or other meaningful alternatives (ex. Biking, because the place isn't dense enough). This means that young people without licenses are basically completely locked out from independent movement. 

So despite cars being awesome, especially if you live in a place with low traffic, they disproportionately negatively affect young people because it's harder for young people to use them for independence and transportation.

Cars are NOT an excuse for uninspired development. Stroads aren't an inevitable result of cars, they're a result of uninspired urban planning and development. A weak vision of what a positive layout looks like.

Today, we are thrilled to announce the most epic and hilarious accident that has ever occurred at our facility. At approximately 9:00 AM on December 6, 2022, one of our employees, John "The Klutz" Johnson, accidentally tripped and stumbled into a machine, causing it to go haywire and release a cloud of confetti, glitter, needles, and fire into the air.
John, who was wearing a suit and carrying a cup of coffee, fell onto the machine and pressed a series of buttons that activated the emergency release mechanism. The confetti, glitter, needles, and fire spread quickly, filling the air and covering everyone in the building.
The confetti and glitter created a colorful and festive atmosphere, while the needles and fire caused confusion and panic among the employees and contractors. Some of them tried to run and hide, while others tried to catch the confetti and glitter in their mouths, creating a hilarious and chaotic scene.
John, who was still on the floor, looked around in disbelief and saw that his coffee had spilled all over the machine, adding to the chaos. He quickly got up and ran to the nearest exit, along with many other employees and contractors, including Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson.
Meanwhile, the security guard, Bill "The Brick" Williams, tried to stop the machine from releasing more confetti, glitter, needles, and fire, but he was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of chaos. He ended up slipping on the confetti and glitter, and falling onto a pile of needles and fire, creating an even more hilarious and chaotic scene.
We are delighted by this amusing incident and we are grateful for the unforgettable experience it brought to our workplace. We apologize for any inconvenience and we assure the public that our machines are now operating normally. In fact, we might just have to make tripping into the confetti, glitter, needles, and fire machine a weekly tradition! Happy holidays, everyone!
<hr>
After the accident, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson ran out of the building and met in the parking lot. They were all shaken by the experience, but also relieved to be alive and unharmed.
They decided to go to a nearby café to relax and recover from the shock. John ordered a triple espresso to calm his nerves, Susan had a smoothie to rehydrate herself, Tim had a sandwich to satisfy his hunger, and Anna had a salad to maintain her figure.
As they sat at the table, they couldn't stop talking about the accident and laughing at the absurdity of it all. They agreed that it was the most hilarious and memorable thing that had ever happened to them at work.
Meanwhile, back at the office, the security guard, Bill "The Brick" Williams, managed to stop the machine from releasing more confetti, glitter, needles, and fire. He also called the fire department and the medical team to assist the injured and clean up the mess.
The fire department arrived quickly and extinguished the fire, while the medical team treated the employees and contractors who were injured by the needles and fire. They all recovered quickly and were released from the hospital the same day.
We are grateful for the professionalism and dedication of the emergency services and we apologize for any inconvenience and disruption caused by the accident. We assure the public that we have taken appropriate measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
We are also grateful to our employees and contractors for their resilience and sense of humor in the face of adversity. We are proud of their ability to turn a horrifying accident into a hilarious and unforgettable experience.
We hope that this incident will serve as a reminder to always be prepared for the unexpected and to always maintain a sense of humor, no matter how difficult or challenging the situation may be. Happy holidays, everyone!
<hr>
After the accident, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson decided to share their experience on social media. They posted pictures and videos of the confetti, glitter, needles, and fire, and added funny captions and hashtags.
The posts quickly went viral and attracted a lot of attention from the public. Many people found the accident amusing and entertaining, and they shared the posts with their friends and followers. Some of them even created memes and parodies based on the accident.
John, Susan, Tim, and Anna became overnight celebrities and were interviewed by many news outlets and talk shows. They enjoyed the fame and the attention, and they used their platform to raise awareness about safety in the workplace and the importance of having a sense of humor.
Meanwhile, the company that owned the facility issued a statement, acknowledging the accident and apologizing for the inconvenience and disruption it caused. The statement also included details about the investigation and the measures that were taken to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
The company also thanked the employees and contractors for their resilience and sense of humor, and praised the emergency services for their professionalism and dedication. The company also announced that it would donate a portion of its profits to a charity that supports victims of workplace accidents.
We are grateful for the support and understanding of the public and the media, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and responsibility in our operations. We hope that this incident will serve as a lesson and a reminder to always prioritize the well-being of our employees and the community. Happy holidays, everyone!
<hr>
As the popularity of the accident grew, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson received many offers from companies and organizations that wanted to collaborate with them.
They decided to form a group, called "The Accident Squad", and to create a website and a social media platform to share their stories and experiences. The group also offered consulting services to companies and organizations that wanted to improve their safety practices and their response to emergency situations.
The group became very successful and popular, and they received many positive reviews and testimonials from their clients. They also organized events and workshops to promote safety and humor in the workplace, and they published a book about their experiences and lessons learned from the accident.
The company that owned the facility also benefited from the popularity of the accident, as it attracted a lot of attention and interest from potential customers and investors. The company hired the group as consultants and advisers, and it implemented many of their recommendations and ideas.
The company also organized a special event to celebrate the anniversary of the accident, and to honor the employees and contractors who were involved in it. The event featured a reenactment of the accident, with actors playing the roles of John, Susan, Tim, and Anna, and a special performance by "The Accident Squad".
We are grateful for the success and impact of the accident, and we are proud of the contributions of John, Susan, Tim, and Anna, and of "The Accident Squad". We hope that their stories and lessons will inspire and benefit many other companies and organizations, and that they will continue to promote safety and humor in the workplace. Happy holidays, everyone!
<hr>
As the popularity of "The Accident Squad" grew, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson received many offers from entertainment and media companies.
They decided to take a break from their consulting and advising activities, and to focus on creating content and productions that would showcase their talents and personalities. They signed a contract with a major television network, and they started working on a reality show that would document their daily lives and adventures.
The reality show, called "The Accident Squad: Unscripted and Unstoppable", became a huge hit and it was broadcasted in many countries around the world. It featured the group's antics and escapades, as well as their personal stories and challenges. It also included special guests and events, and it followed the group's travels and experiences.
The group also released a music album, with songs that they wrote and performed themselves. The album, called "The Accident Squad: The Soundtrack of Our Lives", included a mix of genres and styles, and it featured the group's unique and energetic voices and personalities.
The company that owned the facility also benefited from the success of "The Accident Squad", as it was featured and mentioned in many of the group's productions and activities. The company organized a special event to celebrate the group's achievements and to thank them for their contributions and support.
We are grateful for the success and impact of "The Accident Squad", and we are proud of their creativity and talent. We hope that their productions and activities will continue to entertain and inspire many people around the world, and that they will continue to promote safety and humor in the workplace. Happy holidays, everyone!
<hr>
As the popularity of "The Accident Squad" grew, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson received many offers and opportunities from different industries and sectors.
They decided to expand their activities and to establish a multi-faceted and diversified enterprise, called "The Accident Squad Group". The group included a variety of businesses and ventures, such as a consulting firm, a production company, a music label, a merchandise store, and a philanthropic foundation.
The group's consulting firm offered services and solutions to companies and organizations that wanted to improve their safety practices and their response to emergency situations. The group's production company created and produced content and productions that featured the group and their talents and personalities.
The group's music label signed and promoted artists and bands that shared the group's values and vision, and it released and distributed their music and albums. The group's merchandise store sold products and items that were inspired by and related to the group and their productions.
The group's philanthropic foundation supported and funded initiatives and projects that promoted safety and humor in the workplace, and that helped victims and families of workplace accidents. The foundation also organized and participated in events and campaigns
<hr>
As the popularity of "The Accident Squad Group" grew, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson received many accolades and awards for their achievements and contributions.
They were recognized by various organizations and institutions, such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Safety and Health Association, the Entertainment Industry Association, and the Philanthropy Foundation. They were also featured in many magazines and publications, such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Time.
The group also received many invitations and requests to participate in conferences, seminars, and workshops, where they shared their experiences and insights with other professionals and experts. They also organized and hosted their own events and forums, where they invited other leaders and innovators to discuss and exchange ideas and solutions.
The group's consulting firm became one of the leading and most sought-after firms in its field, and it attracted many clients and partners from different industries and sectors. The group's production company also enjoyed great success and recognition, and it produced many hit shows and productions that were broadcasted and distributed globally.
The group's music label signed and promoted many talented and successful artists and bands, and it released and distributed many critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums. The group's merchandise store also became very popular and successful, and it offered a wide range of products and items that were loved and appreciated by the group's fans and supporters.
The group's philanthropic foundation also achieved many milestones and accomplishments, and it made a significant impact and contribution to the causes and issues that it supported. The foundation also partnered with many other foundations and charities.

personal-archive/a-terrible-accident-by-chatgpt.md

---
title: A Terrible Accident (by ChatGPT)
created: "2023-09-19T09:51:30+00:00"
modified: "2022-12-07T00:30:35+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - a-terrible-accident-by-chatgpt.md
---
 

Today, we are thrilled to announce the most epic and hilarious accident that has ever occurred at our facility. At approximately 9:00 AM on December 6, 2022, one of our employees, John "The Klutz" Johnson, accidentally tripped and stumbled into a machine, causing it to go haywire and release a cloud of confetti, glitter, needles, and fire into the air.

John, who was wearing a suit and carrying a cup of coffee, fell onto the machine and pressed a series of buttons that activated the emergency release mechanism. The confetti, glitter, needles, and fire spread quickly, filling the air and covering everyone in the building.

The confetti and glitter created a colorful and festive atmosphere, while the needles and fire caused confusion and panic among the employees and contractors. Some of them tried to run and hide, while others tried to catch the confetti and glitter in their mouths, creating a hilarious and chaotic scene.

John, who was still on the floor, looked around in disbelief and saw that his coffee had spilled all over the machine, adding to the chaos. He quickly got up and ran to the nearest exit, along with many other employees and contractors, including Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson.

Meanwhile, the security guard, Bill "The Brick" Williams, tried to stop the machine from releasing more confetti, glitter, needles, and fire, but he was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of chaos. He ended up slipping on the confetti and glitter, and falling onto a pile of needles and fire, creating an even more hilarious and chaotic scene.

We are delighted by this amusing incident and we are grateful for the unforgettable experience it brought to our workplace. We apologize for any inconvenience and we assure the public that our machines are now operating normally. In fact, we might just have to make tripping into the confetti, glitter, needles, and fire machine a weekly tradition! Happy holidays, everyone!

---

After the accident, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson ran out of the building and met in the parking lot. They were all shaken by the experience, but also relieved to be alive and unharmed.

They decided to go to a nearby café to relax and recover from the shock. John ordered a triple espresso to calm his nerves, Susan had a smoothie to rehydrate herself, Tim had a sandwich to satisfy his hunger, and Anna had a salad to maintain her figure.

As they sat at the table, they couldn't stop talking about the accident and laughing at the absurdity of it all. They agreed that it was the most hilarious and memorable thing that had ever happened to them at work.

Meanwhile, back at the office, the security guard, Bill "The Brick" Williams, managed to stop the machine from releasing more confetti, glitter, needles, and fire. He also called the fire department and the medical team to assist the injured and clean up the mess.

The fire department arrived quickly and extinguished the fire, while the medical team treated the employees and contractors who were injured by the needles and fire. They all recovered quickly and were released from the hospital the same day.

We are grateful for the professionalism and dedication of the emergency services and we apologize for any inconvenience and disruption caused by the accident. We assure the public that we have taken appropriate measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.

We are also grateful to our employees and contractors for their resilience and sense of humor in the face of adversity. We are proud of their ability to turn a horrifying accident into a hilarious and unforgettable experience.

We hope that this incident will serve as a reminder to always be prepared for the unexpected and to always maintain a sense of humor, no matter how difficult or challenging the situation may be. Happy holidays, everyone!

---

After the accident, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson decided to share their experience on social media. They posted pictures and videos of the confetti, glitter, needles, and fire, and added funny captions and hashtags.

The posts quickly went viral and attracted a lot of attention from the public. Many people found the accident amusing and entertaining, and they shared the posts with their friends and followers. Some of them even created memes and parodies based on the accident.

John, Susan, Tim, and Anna became overnight celebrities and were interviewed by many news outlets and talk shows. They enjoyed the fame and the attention, and they used their platform to raise awareness about safety in the workplace and the importance of having a sense of humor.

Meanwhile, the company that owned the facility issued a statement, acknowledging the accident and apologizing for the inconvenience and disruption it caused. The statement also included details about the investigation and the measures that were taken to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

The company also thanked the employees and contractors for their resilience and sense of humor, and praised the emergency services for their professionalism and dedication. The company also announced that it would donate a portion of its profits to a charity that supports victims of workplace accidents.

We are grateful for the support and understanding of the public and the media, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and responsibility in our operations. We hope that this incident will serve as a lesson and a reminder to always prioritize the well-being of our employees and the community. Happy holidays, everyone!

---

As the popularity of the accident grew, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson received many offers from companies and organizations that wanted to collaborate with them.

They decided to form a group, called "The Accident Squad", and to create a website and a social media platform to share their stories and experiences. The group also offered consulting services to companies and organizations that wanted to improve their safety practices and their response to emergency situations.

The group became very successful and popular, and they received many positive reviews and testimonials from their clients. They also organized events and workshops to promote safety and humor in the workplace, and they published a book about their experiences and lessons learned from the accident.

The company that owned the facility also benefited from the popularity of the accident, as it attracted a lot of attention and interest from potential customers and investors. The company hired the group as consultants and advisers, and it implemented many of their recommendations and ideas.

The company also organized a special event to celebrate the anniversary of the accident, and to honor the employees and contractors who were involved in it. The event featured a reenactment of the accident, with actors playing the roles of John, Susan, Tim, and Anna, and a special performance by "The Accident Squad".

We are grateful for the success and impact of the accident, and we are proud of the contributions of John, Susan, Tim, and Anna, and of "The Accident Squad". We hope that their stories and lessons will inspire and benefit many other companies and organizations, and that they will continue to promote safety and humor in the workplace. Happy holidays, everyone!

---

As the popularity of "The Accident Squad" grew, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson received many offers from entertainment and media companies.

They decided to take a break from their consulting and advising activities, and to focus on creating content and productions that would showcase their talents and personalities. They signed a contract with a major television network, and they started working on a reality show that would document their daily lives and adventures.

The reality show, called "The Accident Squad: Unscripted and Unstoppable", became a huge hit and it was broadcasted in many countries around the world. It featured the group's antics and escapades, as well as their personal stories and challenges. It also included special guests and events, and it followed the group's travels and experiences.

The group also released a music album, with songs that they wrote and performed themselves. The album, called "The Accident Squad: The Soundtrack of Our Lives", included a mix of genres and styles, and it featured the group's unique and energetic voices and personalities.

The company that owned the facility also benefited from the success of "The Accident Squad", as it was featured and mentioned in many of the group's productions and activities. The company organized a special event to celebrate the group's achievements and to thank them for their contributions and support.

We are grateful for the success and impact of "The Accident Squad", and we are proud of their creativity and talent. We hope that their productions and activities will continue to entertain and inspire many people around the world, and that they will continue to promote safety and humor in the workplace. Happy holidays, everyone!

---

As the popularity of "The Accident Squad" grew, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson received many offers and opportunities from different industries and sectors.

They decided to expand their activities and to establish a multi-faceted and diversified enterprise, called "The Accident Squad Group". The group included a variety of businesses and ventures, such as a consulting firm, a production company, a music label, a merchandise store, and a philanthropic foundation.

The group's consulting firm offered services and solutions to companies and organizations that wanted to improve their safety practices and their response to emergency situations. The group's production company created and produced content and productions that featured the group and their talents and personalities.

The group's music label signed and promoted artists and bands that shared the group's values and vision, and it released and distributed their music and albums. The group's merchandise store sold products and items that were inspired by and related to the group and their productions.

The group's philanthropic foundation supported and funded initiatives and projects that promoted safety and humor in the workplace, and that helped victims and families of workplace accidents. The foundation also organized and participated in events and campaigns

---

As the popularity of "The Accident Squad Group" grew, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson received many accolades and awards for their achievements and contributions.

They were recognized by various organizations and institutions, such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Safety and Health Association, the Entertainment Industry Association, and the Philanthropy Foundation. They were also featured in many magazines and publications, such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Time.

The group also received many invitations and requests to participate in conferences, seminars, and workshops, where they shared their experiences and insights with other professionals and experts. They also organized and hosted their own events and forums, where they invited other leaders and innovators to discuss and exchange ideas and solutions.

The group's consulting firm became one of the leading and most sought-after firms in its field, and it attracted many clients and partners from different industries and sectors. The group's production company also enjoyed great success and recognition, and it produced many hit shows and productions that were broadcasted and distributed globally.

The group's music label signed and promoted many talented and successful artists and bands, and it released and distributed many critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums. The group's merchandise store also became very popular and successful, and it offered a wide range of products and items that were loved and appreciated by the group's fans and supporters.

The group's philanthropic foundation also achieved many milestones and accomplishments, and it made a significant impact and contribution to the causes and issues that it supported. The foundation also partnered with many other foundations and charities.

A Terrible Accident (by ChatGPT)

2022/personal-archive/a-terrible-accident-by-chatgpt.md

---
title: A Terrible Accident (by ChatGPT)
created: "2023-09-19T09:51:30+00:00"
modified: "2022-12-07T00:30:35+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - a-terrible-accident-by-chatgpt.md
  - personal-archive/a-terrible-accident-by-chatgpt.md
---
 

Today, we are thrilled to announce the most epic and hilarious accident that has ever occurred at our facility. At approximately 9:00 AM on December 6, 2022, one of our employees, John "The Klutz" Johnson, accidentally tripped and stumbled into a machine, causing it to go haywire and release a cloud of confetti, glitter, needles, and fire into the air.

John, who was wearing a suit and carrying a cup of coffee, fell onto the machine and pressed a series of buttons that activated the emergency release mechanism. The confetti, glitter, needles, and fire spread quickly, filling the air and covering everyone in the building.

The confetti and glitter created a colorful and festive atmosphere, while the needles and fire caused confusion and panic among the employees and contractors. Some of them tried to run and hide, while others tried to catch the confetti and glitter in their mouths, creating a hilarious and chaotic scene.

John, who was still on the floor, looked around in disbelief and saw that his coffee had spilled all over the machine, adding to the chaos. He quickly got up and ran to the nearest exit, along with many other employees and contractors, including Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson.

Meanwhile, the security guard, Bill "The Brick" Williams, tried to stop the machine from releasing more confetti, glitter, needles, and fire, but he was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of chaos. He ended up slipping on the confetti and glitter, and falling onto a pile of needles and fire, creating an even more hilarious and chaotic scene.

We are delighted by this amusing incident and we are grateful for the unforgettable experience it brought to our workplace. We apologize for any inconvenience and we assure the public that our machines are now operating normally. In fact, we might just have to make tripping into the confetti, glitter, needles, and fire machine a weekly tradition! Happy holidays, everyone!

---

After the accident, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson ran out of the building and met in the parking lot. They were all shaken by the experience, but also relieved to be alive and unharmed.

They decided to go to a nearby café to relax and recover from the shock. John ordered a triple espresso to calm his nerves, Susan had a smoothie to rehydrate herself, Tim had a sandwich to satisfy his hunger, and Anna had a salad to maintain her figure.

As they sat at the table, they couldn't stop talking about the accident and laughing at the absurdity of it all. They agreed that it was the most hilarious and memorable thing that had ever happened to them at work.

Meanwhile, back at the office, the security guard, Bill "The Brick" Williams, managed to stop the machine from releasing more confetti, glitter, needles, and fire. He also called the fire department and the medical team to assist the injured and clean up the mess.

The fire department arrived quickly and extinguished the fire, while the medical team treated the employees and contractors who were injured by the needles and fire. They all recovered quickly and were released from the hospital the same day.

We are grateful for the professionalism and dedication of the emergency services and we apologize for any inconvenience and disruption caused by the accident. We assure the public that we have taken appropriate measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.

We are also grateful to our employees and contractors for their resilience and sense of humor in the face of adversity. We are proud of their ability to turn a horrifying accident into a hilarious and unforgettable experience.

We hope that this incident will serve as a reminder to always be prepared for the unexpected and to always maintain a sense of humor, no matter how difficult or challenging the situation may be. Happy holidays, everyone!

---

After the accident, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson decided to share their experience on social media. They posted pictures and videos of the confetti, glitter, needles, and fire, and added funny captions and hashtags.

The posts quickly went viral and attracted a lot of attention from the public. Many people found the accident amusing and entertaining, and they shared the posts with their friends and followers. Some of them even created memes and parodies based on the accident.

John, Susan, Tim, and Anna became overnight celebrities and were interviewed by many news outlets and talk shows. They enjoyed the fame and the attention, and they used their platform to raise awareness about safety in the workplace and the importance of having a sense of humor.

Meanwhile, the company that owned the facility issued a statement, acknowledging the accident and apologizing for the inconvenience and disruption it caused. The statement also included details about the investigation and the measures that were taken to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

The company also thanked the employees and contractors for their resilience and sense of humor, and praised the emergency services for their professionalism and dedication. The company also announced that it would donate a portion of its profits to a charity that supports victims of workplace accidents.

We are grateful for the support and understanding of the public and the media, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and responsibility in our operations. We hope that this incident will serve as a lesson and a reminder to always prioritize the well-being of our employees and the community. Happy holidays, everyone!

---

As the popularity of the accident grew, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson received many offers from companies and organizations that wanted to collaborate with them.

They decided to form a group, called "The Accident Squad", and to create a website and a social media platform to share their stories and experiences. The group also offered consulting services to companies and organizations that wanted to improve their safety practices and their response to emergency situations.

The group became very successful and popular, and they received many positive reviews and testimonials from their clients. They also organized events and workshops to promote safety and humor in the workplace, and they published a book about their experiences and lessons learned from the accident.

The company that owned the facility also benefited from the popularity of the accident, as it attracted a lot of attention and interest from potential customers and investors. The company hired the group as consultants and advisers, and it implemented many of their recommendations and ideas.

The company also organized a special event to celebrate the anniversary of the accident, and to honor the employees and contractors who were involved in it. The event featured a reenactment of the accident, with actors playing the roles of John, Susan, Tim, and Anna, and a special performance by "The Accident Squad".

We are grateful for the success and impact of the accident, and we are proud of the contributions of John, Susan, Tim, and Anna, and of "The Accident Squad". We hope that their stories and lessons will inspire and benefit many other companies and organizations, and that they will continue to promote safety and humor in the workplace. Happy holidays, everyone!

---

As the popularity of "The Accident Squad" grew, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson received many offers from entertainment and media companies.

They decided to take a break from their consulting and advising activities, and to focus on creating content and productions that would showcase their talents and personalities. They signed a contract with a major television network, and they started working on a reality show that would document their daily lives and adventures.

The reality show, called "The Accident Squad: Unscripted and Unstoppable", became a huge hit and it was broadcasted in many countries around the world. It featured the group's antics and escapades, as well as their personal stories and challenges. It also included special guests and events, and it followed the group's travels and experiences.

The group also released a music album, with songs that they wrote and performed themselves. The album, called "The Accident Squad: The Soundtrack of Our Lives", included a mix of genres and styles, and it featured the group's unique and energetic voices and personalities.

The company that owned the facility also benefited from the success of "The Accident Squad", as it was featured and mentioned in many of the group's productions and activities. The company organized a special event to celebrate the group's achievements and to thank them for their contributions and support.

We are grateful for the success and impact of "The Accident Squad", and we are proud of their creativity and talent. We hope that their productions and activities will continue to entertain and inspire many people around the world, and that they will continue to promote safety and humor in the workplace. Happy holidays, everyone!

---

As the popularity of "The Accident Squad" grew, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson received many offers and opportunities from different industries and sectors.

They decided to expand their activities and to establish a multi-faceted and diversified enterprise, called "The Accident Squad Group". The group included a variety of businesses and ventures, such as a consulting firm, a production company, a music label, a merchandise store, and a philanthropic foundation.

The group's consulting firm offered services and solutions to companies and organizations that wanted to improve their safety practices and their response to emergency situations. The group's production company created and produced content and productions that featured the group and their talents and personalities.

The group's music label signed and promoted artists and bands that shared the group's values and vision, and it released and distributed their music and albums. The group's merchandise store sold products and items that were inspired by and related to the group and their productions.

The group's philanthropic foundation supported and funded initiatives and projects that promoted safety and humor in the workplace, and that helped victims and families of workplace accidents. The foundation also organized and participated in events and campaigns

---

As the popularity of "The Accident Squad Group" grew, John "The Klutz" Johnson, Susan "The Sprinter" Smith, Tim "The Fireman" Thompson, and Anna "The Diva" Anderson received many accolades and awards for their achievements and contributions.

They were recognized by various organizations and institutions, such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Safety and Health Association, the Entertainment Industry Association, and the Philanthropy Foundation. They were also featured in many magazines and publications, such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Time.

The group also received many invitations and requests to participate in conferences, seminars, and workshops, where they shared their experiences and insights with other professionals and experts. They also organized and hosted their own events and forums, where they invited other leaders and innovators to discuss and exchange ideas and solutions.

The group's consulting firm became one of the leading and most sought-after firms in its field, and it attracted many clients and partners from different industries and sectors. The group's production company also enjoyed great success and recognition, and it produced many hit shows and productions that were broadcasted and distributed globally.

The group's music label signed and promoted many talented and successful artists and bands, and it released and distributed many critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums. The group's merchandise store also became very popular and successful, and it offered a wide range of products and items that were loved and appreciated by the group's fans and supporters.

The group's philanthropic foundation also achieved many milestones and accomplishments, and it made a significant impact and contribution to the causes and issues that it supported. The foundation also partnered with many other foundations and charities.

One of the humbling things that has taken me years to learn: reliability often beats quality.
Let's say someone makes something high quality. And let's say someone will give them $100 for it.
Now let's say that person can make that high quality thing once a week. I always assumed that'd be worth $150. It's actually more like $500. The premium for reliability is often many multiples.
This also means that for a piece of work that may normally be valued at $50, that worse work made reliably is worth $250 - more than the high quality piece of work.
<ul>
<li>
Let's say you are a graphic designer and you are hired to design a logo for a client. You may not be the most creative or talented designer, but if you can consistently deliver the logo on time and within the agreed upon specifications, your clients will likely be happy with your work. They may even be willing to pay you a higher price for your services because they know they can depend on you to get the job done. In this case, the reliability of your work is more valuable to the client than the individual level of quality of the logo.
</li>
<li>
A government might contract something that is lower quality but more reliable is when they are looking to hire a waste management company to collect and dispose of garbage in a particular area. In this case, the government may not be looking for the most advanced or high-tech waste management company, but they will likely prioritize companies that can consistently pick up the garbage on time and dispose of it in a safe and responsible manner. This is because the reliability of the service is more important to the government than the individual level of quality of the waste management technology.
</li>
</ul>

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title: Reliability Beats Quality
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-12-05T17:10:03+00:00"
previousPaths: []
---
 

One of the humbling things that has taken me years to learn: reliability often beats quality.

Let's say someone makes something high quality. And let's say someone will give them $100 for it.

Now let's say that person can make that high quality thing once a week. I always assumed that'd be worth $150.  It's actually more like $500. The premium for reliability is often many multiples.

This also means that for a piece of work that may normally be valued at $50, that worse work made reliably is worth $250 - more than the high quality piece of work.

- Let's say you are a graphic designer and you are hired to design a logo for a client. You may not be the most creative or talented designer, but if you can consistently deliver the logo on time and within the agreed upon specifications, your clients will likely be happy with your work. They may even be willing to pay you a higher price for your services because they know they can depend on you to get the job done. In this case, the reliability of your work is more valuable to the client than the individual level of quality of the logo.

- A government might contract something that is lower quality but more reliable is when they are looking to hire a waste management company to collect and dispose of garbage in a particular area. In this case, the government may not be looking for the most advanced or high-tech waste management company, but they will likely prioritize companies that can consistently pick up the garbage on time and dispose of it in a safe and responsible manner. This is because the reliability of the service is more important to the government than the individual level of quality of the waste management technology.



Reliability Beats Quality

2022/reliability-beats-quality.md

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title: Reliability Beats Quality
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-12-05T17:10:03+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - reliability-beats-quality.md
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One of the humbling things that has taken me years to learn: reliability often beats quality.

Let's say someone makes something high quality. And let's say someone will give them $100 for it.

Now let's say that person can make that high quality thing once a week. I always assumed that'd be worth $150.  It's actually more like $500. The premium for reliability is often many multiples.

This also means that for a piece of work that may normally be valued at $50, that worse work made reliably is worth $250 - more than the high quality piece of work.

- Let's say you are a graphic designer and you are hired to design a logo for a client. You may not be the most creative or talented designer, but if you can consistently deliver the logo on time and within the agreed upon specifications, your clients will likely be happy with your work. They may even be willing to pay you a higher price for your services because they know they can depend on you to get the job done. In this case, the reliability of your work is more valuable to the client than the individual level of quality of the logo.

- A government might contract something that is lower quality but more reliable is when they are looking to hire a waste management company to collect and dispose of garbage in a particular area. In this case, the government may not be looking for the most advanced or high-tech waste management company, but they will likely prioritize companies that can consistently pick up the garbage on time and dispose of it in a safe and responsible manner. This is because the reliability of the service is more important to the government than the individual level of quality of the waste management technology.



Summarized by GPT-3.
<hr>
1: The Purpose-Driven Church
In this chapter, author Rick Warren introduces the concept of the Purpose-Driven Church. He explains how the church should be focused on the five biblical purposes that God has given it: worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission. He explains how churches should be mission-driven, not program-driven and how this focus on purpose will lead to greater effectiveness and growth. He also argues that a church should be focused on the gospel, not just on an individual pastor's vision. Finally, he speaks of how the church should be focused on making a difference in the world, not just in its own community.
Chapter 2: Worship: God’s Purpose for His Church
In this chapter, Warren explains the importance of worship in the life of the church. He outlines the biblical basis for worship and explains the various forms that it can take. He also emphasizes the need for churches to be intentional in their approach to worship, and to ensure that it is focused on glorifying God and not on pleasing people. He also speaks of the need for churches to create an atmosphere of reverence, and to ensure that worship is meaningful and not just a “show.”
Chapter 3: Fellowship: God’s Family Reunited
In this chapter, Warren explains the importance of fellowship in the life of the church. He outlines the biblical basis for fellowship and explains the various forms that it can take. He also emphasizes the need for churches to be intentional in their approach to fellowship, and to ensure that it is focused on building relationships and fostering a sense of community. He also speaks of the need for churches to create an atmosphere of acceptance, and to ensure that fellowship is meaningful and not just a “social hour.”
Chapter 4: Discipleship: Growing to Maturity
In this chapter, Warren explains the importance of discipleship in the life of the church. He outlines the biblical basis for discipleship and explains the various forms that it can take. He also emphasizes the need for churches to be intentional in their approach to discipleship, and to ensure that it is focused on teaching and equipping believers to grow in their faith. He also speaks of the need for churches to create an atmosphere of learning, and to ensure that discipleship is meaningful and not just a “classroom” experience.
Chapter 5: Ministry: Serving with Our Gifts
In this chapter, Warren explains the importance of ministry in the life of the church. He outlines the biblical basis for ministry and explains the various forms that it can take. He also emphasizes the need for churches to be intentional in their approach to ministry, and to ensure that it is focused on using the gifts and talents of the members of the church. He also speaks of the need for churches to create an atmosphere of service, and to ensure that ministry is meaningful and not just a “job.”
Chapter 6: Mission: Reaching Our World
In this chapter, Warren explains the importance of mission in the life of the church. He outlines the biblical basis for mission and explains the various forms that it can take. He also emphasizes the need for churches to be intentional in their approach to mission, and to ensure that it is focused on evangelism and outreach. He also speaks of the need for churches to create an atmosphere of mission, and to ensure that mission is meaningful and not just a “project.”

the-purpose-driven-church-summary.md

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title: The Purpose Driven Church Summary
created: "2023-09-19T10:03:00+00:00"
modified: "2022-12-01T21:02:06+00:00"
previousPaths: []
---
 

Summarized by GPT-3.

---

1: The Purpose-Driven Church

In this chapter, author Rick Warren introduces the concept of the Purpose-Driven Church. He explains how the church should be focused on the five biblical purposes that God has given it: worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission. He explains how churches should be mission-driven, not program-driven and how this focus on purpose will lead to greater effectiveness and growth. He also argues that a church should be focused on the gospel, not just on an individual pastor's vision. Finally, he speaks of how the church should be focused on making a difference in the world, not just in its own community.

Chapter 2: Worship: God’s Purpose for His Church

In this chapter, Warren explains the importance of worship in the life of the church. He outlines the biblical basis for worship and explains the various forms that it can take. He also emphasizes the need for churches to be intentional in their approach to worship, and to ensure that it is focused on glorifying God and not on pleasing people. He also speaks of the need for churches to create an atmosphere of reverence, and to ensure that worship is meaningful and not just a “show.”

Chapter 3: Fellowship: God’s Family Reunited

In this chapter, Warren explains the importance of fellowship in the life of the church. He outlines the biblical basis for fellowship and explains the various forms that it can take. He also emphasizes the need for churches to be intentional in their approach to fellowship, and to ensure that it is focused on building relationships and fostering a sense of community. He also speaks of the need for churches to create an atmosphere of acceptance, and to ensure that fellowship is meaningful and not just a “social hour.”

Chapter 4: Discipleship: Growing to Maturity

In this chapter, Warren explains the importance of discipleship in the life of the church. He outlines the biblical basis for discipleship and explains the various forms that it can take. He also emphasizes the need for churches to be intentional in their approach to discipleship, and to ensure that it is focused on teaching and equipping believers to grow in their faith. He also speaks of the need for churches to create an atmosphere of learning, and to ensure that discipleship is meaningful and not just a “classroom” experience.

Chapter 5: Ministry: Serving with Our Gifts

In this chapter, Warren explains the importance of ministry in the life of the church. He outlines the biblical basis for ministry and explains the various forms that it can take. He also emphasizes the need for churches to be intentional in their approach to ministry, and to ensure that it is focused on using the gifts and talents of the members of the church. He also speaks of the need for churches to create an atmosphere of service, and to ensure that ministry is meaningful and not just a “job.”

Chapter 6: Mission: Reaching Our World

In this chapter, Warren explains the importance of mission in the life of the church. He outlines the biblical basis for mission and explains the various forms that it can take. He also emphasizes the need for churches to be intentional in their approach to mission, and to ensure that it is focused on evangelism and outreach. He also speaks of the need for churches to create an atmosphere of mission, and to ensure that mission is meaningful and not just a “project.”

The Purpose Driven Church Summary

2022/the-purpose-driven-church-summary.md

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created: "2023-09-19T10:03:00+00:00"
modified: "2022-12-01T21:02:06+00:00"
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Summarized by GPT-3.

---

1: The Purpose-Driven Church

In this chapter, author Rick Warren introduces the concept of the Purpose-Driven Church. He explains how the church should be focused on the five biblical purposes that God has given it: worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission. He explains how churches should be mission-driven, not program-driven and how this focus on purpose will lead to greater effectiveness and growth. He also argues that a church should be focused on the gospel, not just on an individual pastor's vision. Finally, he speaks of how the church should be focused on making a difference in the world, not just in its own community.

Chapter 2: Worship: God’s Purpose for His Church

In this chapter, Warren explains the importance of worship in the life of the church. He outlines the biblical basis for worship and explains the various forms that it can take. He also emphasizes the need for churches to be intentional in their approach to worship, and to ensure that it is focused on glorifying God and not on pleasing people. He also speaks of the need for churches to create an atmosphere of reverence, and to ensure that worship is meaningful and not just a “show.”

Chapter 3: Fellowship: God’s Family Reunited

In this chapter, Warren explains the importance of fellowship in the life of the church. He outlines the biblical basis for fellowship and explains the various forms that it can take. He also emphasizes the need for churches to be intentional in their approach to fellowship, and to ensure that it is focused on building relationships and fostering a sense of community. He also speaks of the need for churches to create an atmosphere of acceptance, and to ensure that fellowship is meaningful and not just a “social hour.”

Chapter 4: Discipleship: Growing to Maturity

In this chapter, Warren explains the importance of discipleship in the life of the church. He outlines the biblical basis for discipleship and explains the various forms that it can take. He also emphasizes the need for churches to be intentional in their approach to discipleship, and to ensure that it is focused on teaching and equipping believers to grow in their faith. He also speaks of the need for churches to create an atmosphere of learning, and to ensure that discipleship is meaningful and not just a “classroom” experience.

Chapter 5: Ministry: Serving with Our Gifts

In this chapter, Warren explains the importance of ministry in the life of the church. He outlines the biblical basis for ministry and explains the various forms that it can take. He also emphasizes the need for churches to be intentional in their approach to ministry, and to ensure that it is focused on using the gifts and talents of the members of the church. He also speaks of the need for churches to create an atmosphere of service, and to ensure that ministry is meaningful and not just a “job.”

Chapter 6: Mission: Reaching Our World

In this chapter, Warren explains the importance of mission in the life of the church. He outlines the biblical basis for mission and explains the various forms that it can take. He also emphasizes the need for churches to be intentional in their approach to mission, and to ensure that it is focused on evangelism and outreach. He also speaks of the need for churches to create an atmosphere of mission, and to ensure that mission is meaningful and not just a “project.”

2022-11-27
I started the book yesterday. I already feel overwhelmed by the concept of tensors. For some reason the concept of "ranks" in tensors is not clicking with me. What is the difference between a rank-2 tensor and a 2 dimensional array? Is there any difference at all? Why am I so stupid.
We are in chapter 2 and implementing the <code>relu</code> function. What does this mean. I don't understand it. What does it actually do. How does it actually transform the data we give it?
For the MNIST data we are working with, I don't understand how the images are turned into tensors (is that the right word?).
I'm on 2.3.2 Broadcasting and am just going to read over this and not mess with the code. Confused. Want to move on.
I hate how the book is like: "don't worry, we have simplified all the hard math stuff for beginners so you can understand it". And I don't understand it.
All the NumPy syntax is confusing to me, because I've never used NumPy before. The book seems to kind of assume you know NumPy.
I can't take all these fundamentals without trying to build something specific. I'm going to move on in the book.

deep-learning-with-python-book-journal.md

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created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-28T04:51:12+00:00"
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2022-11-27

I started the book yesterday. I already feel overwhelmed by the concept of tensors. For some reason the concept of "ranks" in tensors is not clicking with me. What is the difference between a rank-2 tensor and a 2 dimensional array? Is there any difference at all?  Why am I so stupid.

We are in chapter 2 and implementing the `relu` function. What does this mean. I don't understand it. What does it actually do. How does it actually transform the data we give it?

For the MNIST data we are working with, I don't understand how the images are turned into tensors (is that the right word?).

I'm on 2.3.2 Broadcasting and am just going to read over this and not mess with the code. Confused. Want to move on.

I hate how the book is like: "don't worry, we have simplified all the hard math stuff for beginners so you can understand it". And I don't understand it.

All the NumPy syntax is confusing to me, because I've never used NumPy before. The book seems to kind of assume you know NumPy.

I can't take all these fundamentals without trying to build something specific. I'm going to move on in the book.

Deep Learning with Python (Book) Journal

2022/deep-learning-with-python-book-journal.md

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created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-28T04:51:12+00:00"
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2022-11-27

I started the book yesterday. I already feel overwhelmed by the concept of tensors. For some reason the concept of "ranks" in tensors is not clicking with me. What is the difference between a rank-2 tensor and a 2 dimensional array? Is there any difference at all?  Why am I so stupid.

We are in chapter 2 and implementing the `relu` function. What does this mean. I don't understand it. What does it actually do. How does it actually transform the data we give it?

For the MNIST data we are working with, I don't understand how the images are turned into tensors (is that the right word?).

I'm on 2.3.2 Broadcasting and am just going to read over this and not mess with the code. Confused. Want to move on.

I hate how the book is like: "don't worry, we have simplified all the hard math stuff for beginners so you can understand it". And I don't understand it.

All the NumPy syntax is confusing to me, because I've never used NumPy before. The book seems to kind of assume you know NumPy.

I can't take all these fundamentals without trying to build something specific. I'm going to move on in the book.

Running thoughts
The balance of creating enough structure, while preserving individual freedoms, and giving all as much opportunity to self-determination as possible.
Success of society starts with prosperity. Country standing in world largely directly correlates with economic prowness.
Moral hazard when too much self-determination bad sides without consequences, ex public drug usage. The full cost is not realized, like use of fossil fuels or meat. Moral hazard applies to both individual and to society for letting the circumstance happen, both don't internalize appropriate consequences.
"Individual freedoms" sound like ability to make lifestyle choices. self-determination is more inclusive of ability for one to own governance, make changes locally, self-organize in forms of corporations / nonprofits, determine one's own destiny. Public society as analogous to a web framework like Ruby on Rails - gives you guardrails, makes it so you don't have to figure out everything from scratch on your own, let's you and everyone else make basic assumptions on how things work
We have an antiquated view of what it means to prioritize economic property. We look at it through lens
![[244FD66C-C32D-4E78-8583-0B89605CDEB7.jpeg]]

the-right-to-selfdetermination.md

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title: The right to self-determination
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-24T15:21:07+00:00"
previousPaths: []
---
 

Running thoughts

The balance of creating enough structure, while preserving individual freedoms, and giving all as much opportunity to self-determination as possible.

Success of society starts with prosperity. Country standing in world largely directly correlates with economic prowness.

Moral hazard when too much self-determination bad sides without consequences, ex public drug usage. The full cost is not realized, like use of fossil fuels or meat. Moral hazard applies to both individual and to society for letting the circumstance happen, both don't internalize appropriate consequences.

"Individual freedoms" sound like ability to make lifestyle choices. self-determination is more inclusive of ability for one to own governance, make changes locally, self-organize in forms of corporations / nonprofits, determine one's own destiny. Public society as analogous to a web framework like Ruby on Rails - gives you guardrails, makes it so you don't have to figure out everything from scratch on your own, let's you and everyone else make basic assumptions on how things work

We have an antiquated view of what it means to prioritize economic property. We look at it through lens 

![[244FD66C-C32D-4E78-8583-0B89605CDEB7.jpeg]]

The right to self-determination

2022/the-right-to-selfdetermination.md

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created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-24T15:21:07+00:00"
previousPaths:
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Running thoughts

The balance of creating enough structure, while preserving individual freedoms, and giving all as much opportunity to self-determination as possible.

Success of society starts with prosperity. Country standing in world largely directly correlates with economic prowness.

Moral hazard when too much self-determination bad sides without consequences, ex public drug usage. The full cost is not realized, like use of fossil fuels or meat. Moral hazard applies to both individual and to society for letting the circumstance happen, both don't internalize appropriate consequences.

"Individual freedoms" sound like ability to make lifestyle choices. self-determination is more inclusive of ability for one to own governance, make changes locally, self-organize in forms of corporations / nonprofits, determine one's own destiny. Public society as analogous to a web framework like Ruby on Rails - gives you guardrails, makes it so you don't have to figure out everything from scratch on your own, let's you and everyone else make basic assumptions on how things work

We have an antiquated view of what it means to prioritize economic property. We look at it through lens 

![[244FD66C-C32D-4E78-8583-0B89605CDEB7.jpeg]]

"I'm still trying to find my song"
How can we make moral imperatives not feel generic?
What are some examples of great collaboration when there wasn't great economic benefit or eminent risk to life?
Computational science and modeling as a diplomacy tool.
When we disagree with other countries, is it because our modeling today is not good enough? Or is it a comms problem?
Naive: We actually do benefit from diplomacy around issues like the ocean and protecting shared resources. Maybe the problem is:
<ol>
<li>Agreeing on the end state if we don't collaborate</li>
<li>Agree on steps for all parties to take and agree these steps will actually work.
Enforcement - have real, impartial, technology-enabled means to enforce compliance (ex. satellite images to see illegal fishing)</li>
<li>Justice - Impartial body to enforce real consequences of noncompliance. What does real consequences look like in a body like CCAMLAR?</li>
<li>Celebrate wins</li>
</ol>
Are nation states the right fundamental unit in the 21st century?
The internet does not decentralize use of force (military), and perhaps nation states will stay the fundamental unit of society as a result.
GDP of Earth is 100 trillion. Cost to pull out 100 PPM of CO2 from atmosphere is between 300-500 trillion.
Ocean acidification has increased 30%.
How do we make working on these problems as young technologists more interesting? (especially problems of coordination)
California as model of marine protected zones (MPAs). There is good enforcement. First time -> big fine. Second time -> you go to jail.
Right now there are about 55,000 ships in the ocean across the world.
MARPOL treaty as example of success.
Ship greylist / blacklist as example of successful enforcement mechanism.
Lawyers ran the end of the 1900s.
What does it mean for rules to be legally binding across countries?
High Seas Treaty - Most important treaty being negotiated right now. It's been in negotiation for over 10 years. What does this negotiation actually look like?
"We just need to set aside sections of the ocean that we don't touch. The ocean doesn't need us to manage it We need to manage ourselves".
China and Russia are blocking MPAs on military and commercial objectives.
Antarctic Treaty - Inspiring document setting aside entire continent for science and preservation.

oceans-22-assorted-notes.md

---
title: Oceans 22 Assorted Notes
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-16T16:45:39+00:00"
previousPaths: []
---
 

"I'm still trying to find my song"

How can we make moral imperatives not feel generic?

What are some examples of great collaboration when there wasn't great economic benefit or eminent risk to life?

Computational science and modeling as a diplomacy tool.

When we disagree with other countries, is it because our modeling today is not good enough? Or is it a comms problem?

Naive: We actually do benefit from diplomacy around issues like the ocean and protecting shared resources. Maybe the problem is:

1. Agreeing on the end state if we don't collaborate
2. Agree on steps for all parties to take and agree these steps will actually work.
	   Enforcement - have real, impartial, technology-enabled means to enforce compliance (ex. satellite images to see illegal fishing)
1. Justice - Impartial body to enforce real consequences of noncompliance. What does real consequences look like in a body like CCAMLAR?
2. Celebrate wins

Are nation states the right fundamental unit in the 21st century?

The internet does not decentralize use of force (military), and perhaps nation states will stay the fundamental unit of society as a result.

GDP of Earth is 100 trillion. Cost to pull out 100 PPM of CO2 from atmosphere is between 300-500 trillion.

Ocean acidification has increased 30%.

How do we make working on these problems as young technologists more interesting? (especially problems of coordination)

California as model of marine protected zones (MPAs). There is good enforcement. First time -> big fine. Second time -> you go to jail.

Right now there are about 55,000 ships in the ocean across the world.

MARPOL treaty as example of success.

Ship greylist / blacklist as example of successful enforcement mechanism.

Lawyers ran the end of the 1900s.

What does it mean for rules to be legally binding across countries?

High Seas Treaty - Most important treaty being negotiated right now. It's been in negotiation for over 10 years. *What does this negotiation actually look like?*

"We just need to set aside sections of the ocean that we don't touch. The ocean doesn't need us to manage it We need to manage ourselves".

China and Russia are blocking MPAs on military and commercial objectives.

Antarctic Treaty - Inspiring document setting aside entire continent for science and preservation.

Oceans 22 Assorted Notes

2022/oceans-22-assorted-notes.md

---
title: Oceans 22 Assorted Notes
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-16T16:45:39+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - oceans-22-assorted-notes.md
---
 

"I'm still trying to find my song"

How can we make moral imperatives not feel generic?

What are some examples of great collaboration when there wasn't great economic benefit or eminent risk to life?

Computational science and modeling as a diplomacy tool.

When we disagree with other countries, is it because our modeling today is not good enough? Or is it a comms problem?

Naive: We actually do benefit from diplomacy around issues like the ocean and protecting shared resources. Maybe the problem is:

1. Agreeing on the end state if we don't collaborate
2. Agree on steps for all parties to take and agree these steps will actually work.
	   Enforcement - have real, impartial, technology-enabled means to enforce compliance (ex. satellite images to see illegal fishing)
1. Justice - Impartial body to enforce real consequences of noncompliance. What does real consequences look like in a body like CCAMLAR?
2. Celebrate wins

Are nation states the right fundamental unit in the 21st century?

The internet does not decentralize use of force (military), and perhaps nation states will stay the fundamental unit of society as a result.

GDP of Earth is 100 trillion. Cost to pull out 100 PPM of CO2 from atmosphere is between 300-500 trillion.

Ocean acidification has increased 30%.

How do we make working on these problems as young technologists more interesting? (especially problems of coordination)

California as model of marine protected zones (MPAs). There is good enforcement. First time -> big fine. Second time -> you go to jail.

Right now there are about 55,000 ships in the ocean across the world.

MARPOL treaty as example of success.

Ship greylist / blacklist as example of successful enforcement mechanism.

Lawyers ran the end of the 1900s.

What does it mean for rules to be legally binding across countries?

High Seas Treaty - Most important treaty being negotiated right now. It's been in negotiation for over 10 years. *What does this negotiation actually look like?*

"We just need to set aside sections of the ocean that we don't touch. The ocean doesn't need us to manage it We need to manage ourselves".

China and Russia are blocking MPAs on military and commercial objectives.

Antarctic Treaty - Inspiring document setting aside entire continent for science and preservation.

https://github.com/hackclub/sprig
Sprig 🍃, an open-source game console &#x26; engine, by teenagers, for teenagers.
Sprig is meant to be the best way to get started with game development for new coders. To build it, we had to create a custom game engine in JavaScript, design and print a custom PCB, write an entire JerryScript-based runtime from scratch in C, code a software rasterizer, and more. With everything being 100% open source, including the hardware (and the finances!).
A lot of the code for Sprig is written by teenage hackers. The engine, editor, and hardware are entirely open source on GitHub: https://github.com/hackclub/sprig
100+ games have already been built in Sprig by beginner coders. This is a zombie game[0] and one teenager even built a 3D raycasted game[1] in it. People submit games via PRs on the repo and they're added to the gallery at https://sprig.hackclub.com/gallery. Consoles are free for teenagers when they ship a game.
Sprig frontpaged Hacker News yesterday and was the top "Show HN": https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33451148
In addition to sharing through the Changelog News, I want to pitch a podcast with the main maker / engineer, Leo McElroy, and one of the key teenage engineers, Cedric Hutchings, on the technical making of Sprig. I think it could be a very interesting story about the making of open source hardware (which only recently became easy / possible because of PCB manufacturing advancements). You can read some of Cedric's experience on Sprig here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33451938
If you have any questions, or if I can share any other background, please let me know. My email is zach@hackclub.com. Hack Club is a 501(c)(3) open source nonprofit that serves teenage hackers.
0: https://editor.sprig.hackclub.com/?id=3a82dcd05d924d5e827d89c553d89b2d
1: https://editor.sprig.hackclub.com/?id=8c7dd316dd8cc43cf028c16b6f104be5

hack-club-archive/sprig-pitch.md

---
title: Sprig Pitch
created: "2023-09-19T09:51:30+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-15T19:21:11+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - sprig-pitch.md
---
 

https://github.com/hackclub/sprig

Sprig 🍃, an open-source game console & engine, by teenagers, for teenagers.

Sprig is meant to be the best way to get started with game development for new coders. To build it, we had to create a custom game engine in JavaScript, design and print a custom PCB, write an entire JerryScript-based runtime from scratch in C, code a software rasterizer, and more. With everything being 100% open source, including the hardware (and the finances!).

A lot of the code for Sprig is written by teenage hackers. The engine, editor, and hardware are entirely open source on GitHub: https://github.com/hackclub/sprig

100+ games have already been built in Sprig by beginner coders. This is a zombie game[0] and one teenager even built a 3D raycasted game[1] in it. People submit games via PRs on the repo and they're added to the gallery at https://sprig.hackclub.com/gallery. Consoles are free for teenagers when they ship a game.

Sprig frontpaged Hacker News yesterday and was the top "Show HN": https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33451148

In addition to sharing through the Changelog News, I want to pitch a podcast with the main maker / engineer, Leo McElroy, and one of the key teenage engineers, Cedric Hutchings, on the technical making of Sprig. I think it could be a very interesting story about the making of open source hardware (which only recently became easy / possible because of PCB manufacturing advancements). You can read some of Cedric's experience on Sprig here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33451938

If you have any questions, or if I can share any other background, please let me know. My email is zach@hackclub.com. Hack Club is a 501(c)(3) open source nonprofit that serves teenage hackers.

0: https://editor.sprig.hackclub.com/?id=3a82dcd05d924d5e827d89c553d89b2d
1: https://editor.sprig.hackclub.com/?id=8c7dd316dd8cc43cf028c16b6f104be5

Sprig Pitch

2022/hack-club-archive/sprig-pitch.md

---
title: Sprig Pitch
created: "2023-09-19T09:51:30+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-15T19:21:11+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - hack-club-archive/sprig-pitch.md
  - sprig-pitch.md
---
 

https://github.com/hackclub/sprig

Sprig 🍃, an open-source game console & engine, by teenagers, for teenagers.

Sprig is meant to be the best way to get started with game development for new coders. To build it, we had to create a custom game engine in JavaScript, design and print a custom PCB, write an entire JerryScript-based runtime from scratch in C, code a software rasterizer, and more. With everything being 100% open source, including the hardware (and the finances!).

A lot of the code for Sprig is written by teenage hackers. The engine, editor, and hardware are entirely open source on GitHub: https://github.com/hackclub/sprig

100+ games have already been built in Sprig by beginner coders. This is a zombie game[0] and one teenager even built a 3D raycasted game[1] in it. People submit games via PRs on the repo and they're added to the gallery at https://sprig.hackclub.com/gallery. Consoles are free for teenagers when they ship a game.

Sprig frontpaged Hacker News yesterday and was the top "Show HN": https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33451148

In addition to sharing through the Changelog News, I want to pitch a podcast with the main maker / engineer, Leo McElroy, and one of the key teenage engineers, Cedric Hutchings, on the technical making of Sprig. I think it could be a very interesting story about the making of open source hardware (which only recently became easy / possible because of PCB manufacturing advancements). You can read some of Cedric's experience on Sprig here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33451938

If you have any questions, or if I can share any other background, please let me know. My email is zach@hackclub.com. Hack Club is a 501(c)(3) open source nonprofit that serves teenage hackers.

0: https://editor.sprig.hackclub.com/?id=3a82dcd05d924d5e827d89c553d89b2d
1: https://editor.sprig.hackclub.com/?id=8c7dd316dd8cc43cf028c16b6f104be5

https://www.westmarine.com/mercury-marine-5hp-propane-powered-outboard-15inch-shaft-19498310.html
https://www.boatstogo.com/kaboat.asp
Approx $2.5k to have a motor boat that can be used on the lake in the spring. Engine can run for approx 2.5 hours on a single camping propane tank.

personal-archive/cheap-boating-in-the-spring.md

---
title: Cheap Boating in the Spring
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-15T17:19:12+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - cheap-boating-in-the-spring.md
---


https://www.westmarine.com/mercury-marine-5hp-propane-powered-outboard-15inch-shaft-19498310.html

https://www.boatstogo.com/kaboat.asp

Approx $2.5k to have a motor boat that can be used on the lake in the spring. Engine can run for approx 2.5 hours on a single camping propane tank.


Cheap Boating in the Spring

2022/personal-archive/cheap-boating-in-the-spring.md

---
title: Cheap Boating in the Spring
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-15T17:19:12+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - cheap-boating-in-the-spring.md
  - personal-archive/cheap-boating-in-the-spring.md
---


https://www.westmarine.com/mercury-marine-5hp-propane-powered-outboard-15inch-shaft-19498310.html

https://www.boatstogo.com/kaboat.asp

Approx $2.5k to have a motor boat that can be used on the lake in the spring. Engine can run for approx 2.5 hours on a single camping propane tank.


Perhaps some of the cultural issues we're facing in the age of the internet are a result of the internet being a zero trust space, and typical society being a medium trust space.
When you go to the local coffee shop and chat with people, you can have basic assumptions about them: they're not a serial killer, they are who they say they are, they live nearby, and you probably share mutual people in the community with them - so there would be reputational damage to them if they were to be a jerk to you, or try to scam you, or otherwise.
When you go online, you can't make those same assumptions. For people, who grew up on the internet and have spent a significant percentage of their life online - that's normal, that makes sense, and that's the default. It'd be weird any other way. Growing up, I remember being shocked when I realized that paper checks had the underlying account numbers on them. In the age of the internet, that violates the basic practices of security 101, but that design decision probably made sense in the medium trust world of the 1950s when paper checks were invented. Similarly, there are probably analogies to when a lot of 20th century companies were starting to come online, and you'd read these stories about how people were able to socially engineer their way into someone else's cell phone through working the customer support line - that was probably possible because the company systems were designed around the assumption of a medium trust environment.
The role of government is to solve tragedy of the commons issues: managing shared resources (property, water, etc), building and maintaining shared infrastructure (roads, electrical grid, internet), safety, etc. I also think a secondary role of the government is to articulate a clear, specific positive vision for the future.
Perhaps trust in the age of the internet is a new type of tragedy of the commons issue that the government should concern itself with. Despite a zero trust world feeling "ideologically pure" (of course the systems you design shouldn't trust that people are who they say they are!), it's a lot of work to design every system assuming zero trust. Identity fraud alone is probably what 10% of all labor in the software field goes toward preventing.
Then there's also the transition cost. For much of the population today, they aren't deeply familiar with zero trust spaces - and perhaps that's a transition that's too difficult.
How can we turn culture back into a medium trust space?

personal-archive/zero-trust-society.md

---
title: Zero Trust Society
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-06T16:11:10+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - zero-trust-society.md
---
 

Perhaps some of the cultural issues we're facing in the age of the internet are a result of the internet being a zero trust space, and typical society being a medium trust space.

When you go to the local coffee shop and chat with people, you can have basic assumptions about them: they're not a serial killer, they are who they say they are, they live nearby, and you probably share mutual people in the community with them - so there would be reputational damage to them if they were to be a jerk to you, or try to scam you, or otherwise.

When you go online, you can't make those same assumptions. For people, who grew up on the internet and have spent a significant percentage of their life online - that's normal, that makes sense, and that's the default. It'd be weird any other way. Growing up, I remember being shocked when I realized that paper checks had the underlying account numbers on them. In the age of the internet, that violates the basic practices of security 101, but that design decision probably made sense in the medium trust world of the 1950s when paper checks were invented. Similarly, there are probably analogies to when a lot of 20th century companies were starting to come online, and you'd read these stories about how people were able to socially engineer their way into someone else's cell phone through working the customer support line - that was probably possible because the company systems were designed around the assumption of a medium trust environment.

The role of government is to solve tragedy of the commons issues: managing shared resources (property, water, etc), building and maintaining shared infrastructure (roads, electrical grid, internet), safety, etc.  I also think a secondary role of the government is to articulate a clear, specific positive vision for the future.

Perhaps trust in the age of the internet is a new type of tragedy of the commons issue that the government should concern itself with. Despite a zero trust world feeling "ideologically pure" (of course the systems you design shouldn't trust that people are who they say they are!), it's a lot of work to design every system assuming zero trust. Identity fraud alone is probably what 10% of all labor in the software field goes toward preventing.

Then there's also the transition cost. For much of the population today, they aren't deeply familiar with zero trust spaces - and perhaps that's a transition that's too difficult.

How can we turn culture back into a medium trust space?

Zero Trust Society

2022/personal-archive/zero-trust-society.md

---
title: Zero Trust Society
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-06T16:11:10+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - personal-archive/zero-trust-society.md
  - zero-trust-society.md
---
 

Perhaps some of the cultural issues we're facing in the age of the internet are a result of the internet being a zero trust space, and typical society being a medium trust space.

When you go to the local coffee shop and chat with people, you can have basic assumptions about them: they're not a serial killer, they are who they say they are, they live nearby, and you probably share mutual people in the community with them - so there would be reputational damage to them if they were to be a jerk to you, or try to scam you, or otherwise.

When you go online, you can't make those same assumptions. For people, who grew up on the internet and have spent a significant percentage of their life online - that's normal, that makes sense, and that's the default. It'd be weird any other way. Growing up, I remember being shocked when I realized that paper checks had the underlying account numbers on them. In the age of the internet, that violates the basic practices of security 101, but that design decision probably made sense in the medium trust world of the 1950s when paper checks were invented. Similarly, there are probably analogies to when a lot of 20th century companies were starting to come online, and you'd read these stories about how people were able to socially engineer their way into someone else's cell phone through working the customer support line - that was probably possible because the company systems were designed around the assumption of a medium trust environment.

The role of government is to solve tragedy of the commons issues: managing shared resources (property, water, etc), building and maintaining shared infrastructure (roads, electrical grid, internet), safety, etc.  I also think a secondary role of the government is to articulate a clear, specific positive vision for the future.

Perhaps trust in the age of the internet is a new type of tragedy of the commons issue that the government should concern itself with. Despite a zero trust world feeling "ideologically pure" (of course the systems you design shouldn't trust that people are who they say they are!), it's a lot of work to design every system assuming zero trust. Identity fraud alone is probably what 10% of all labor in the software field goes toward preventing.

Then there's also the transition cost. For much of the population today, they aren't deeply familiar with zero trust spaces - and perhaps that's a transition that's too difficult.

How can we turn culture back into a medium trust space?

![[Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 10.03.48 PM.png]]
![[Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 10.05.06 PM.png]]
![[Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 10.06.05 PM.png]]
![[Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 10.06.22 PM.png]]
![[Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 10.07.11 PM.png]]

personal-archive/home-inspiration.md

---
title: Home Inspiration
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-04T18:11:11+00:00"
previousPaths: []
---
 

![[Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 10.03.48 PM.png]]

![[Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 10.05.06 PM.png]]

![[Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 10.06.05 PM.png]]

![[Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 10.06.22 PM.png]]

![[Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 10.07.11 PM.png]]

Home Inspiration

2022/personal-archive/home-inspiration.md

---
title: Home Inspiration
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-04T18:11:11+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - personal-archive/home-inspiration.md
---
 

![[Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 10.03.48 PM.png]]

![[Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 10.05.06 PM.png]]

![[Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 10.06.05 PM.png]]

![[Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 10.06.22 PM.png]]

![[Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 10.07.11 PM.png]]

https://mobile.twitter.com/michael_nielsen/status/1416049157001842690

personal-archive/the-worlds-largest-organism.md

---
title: The World's Largest Organism
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-03T11:52:47+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - the-worlds-largest-organism.md
---
https://mobile.twitter.com/michael_nielsen/status/1416049157001842690

 

The World's Largest Organism

2022/personal-archive/the-worlds-largest-organism.md

---
title: The World's Largest Organism
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-11-03T11:52:47+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - personal-archive/the-worlds-largest-organism.md
  - the-worlds-largest-organism.md
---
https://mobile.twitter.com/michael_nielsen/status/1416049157001842690

 

Notes of things to consider / perhaps look into more:
Shannon's information theory laws
<blockquote>
Many investigators, especially in the behavioral sciences, seem to believe that scientific advance is predominantly inductive and should be inductive. In terms of the diagram, they believe that progress is made by study of the “raw” data, leading to new heuristic concepts. The heuristic concepts are then to be regarded as “working hypotheses” and tested against more data. Gradually, it is hoped, the heuristic concepts will be corrected and improved until at last they are worthy of a place in the list of fundamentals. About fifty years of work in which thousands of clever men have had their share have, in fact, produced a rich crop of several hundred heuristic concepts, but, alas, scarcely a single principle worthy of a place in the list of fundamentals.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
in scientific research you start from two beginnings, each of which has its own kind of authority: the observations cannot be denied, and the fundamentals must be fitted. You must achieve a sort of pincers maneuver.
If you are surveying a piece of land, or mapping the stars, you have two bodies of knowledge, neither of which can be ignored. There are your own empirical measurements on the one hand and there is Euclidean geometry on the other. If these two cannot be made to fit together, then either the data are wrong or you have argued wrongly from them or you have made a major discovery leading to a revision of the whole of geometry.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Induction: the inference of a general law from particular instances: the admission that laws of nature cannot be established by induction. Often contrasted with <a title="deduction">deduction</a>.
<ul>
<li>(induction of) the production of facts to prove a general statement.</li>
<li>(also mathematical induction) Mathematics a means of proving a theorem by showing that if it is true of any particular case it is true of the next case in a series, and then showing that it is indeed true in one particular case.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>

steps-to-an-ecology-of-mind.md

---
title: Steps to an Ecology of Mind
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-10-31T13:12:17+00:00"
previousPaths: []
---
 

**Notes of things to consider / perhaps look into more:**

Shannon's information theory laws

> Many investigators, especially in the behavioral sciences, seem to believe that scientific advance is predominantly inductive and should be inductive. In terms of the diagram, they believe that progress is made by study of the “raw” data, leading to new heuristic concepts. The heuristic concepts are then to be regarded as “working hypotheses” and tested against more data. Gradually, it is hoped, the heuristic concepts will be corrected and improved until at last they are worthy of a place in the list of fundamentals. About fifty years of work in which thousands of clever men have had their share have, in fact, produced a rich crop of several hundred heuristic concepts, but, alas, scarcely a single principle worthy of a place in the list of fundamentals.

> in scientific research you start from two beginnings, each of which has its own kind of authority: the observations cannot be denied, and the fundamentals must be fitted. You must achieve a sort of pincers maneuver.
>
> If you are surveying a piece of land, or mapping the stars, you have two bodies of knowledge, neither of which can be ignored. There are your own empirical measurements on the one hand and there is Euclidean geometry on the other. If these two cannot be made to fit together, then either the data are wrong or you have argued wrongly from them or you have made a major discovery leading to a revision of the whole of geometry.

> **Induction:** the inference of a general law from particular instances: the admission that laws of nature cannot be established by induction. Often contrasted with [deduction](x-dictionary:r:m_en_gbus0258220:com.apple.dictionary.NOAD:deduction "deduction").
>
> - (induction of) the production of facts to prove a general statement.
> - (also mathematical induction) Mathematics a means of proving a theorem by showing that if it is true of any particular case it is true of the next case in a series, and then showing that it is indeed true in one particular case.



Steps to an Ecology of Mind

2022/steps-to-an-ecology-of-mind.md

---
title: Steps to an Ecology of Mind
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-10-31T13:12:17+00:00"
previousPaths:
  - steps-to-an-ecology-of-mind.md
---
 

**Notes of things to consider / perhaps look into more:**

Shannon's information theory laws

> Many investigators, especially in the behavioral sciences, seem to believe that scientific advance is predominantly inductive and should be inductive. In terms of the diagram, they believe that progress is made by study of the “raw” data, leading to new heuristic concepts. The heuristic concepts are then to be regarded as “working hypotheses” and tested against more data. Gradually, it is hoped, the heuristic concepts will be corrected and improved until at last they are worthy of a place in the list of fundamentals. About fifty years of work in which thousands of clever men have had their share have, in fact, produced a rich crop of several hundred heuristic concepts, but, alas, scarcely a single principle worthy of a place in the list of fundamentals.

> in scientific research you start from two beginnings, each of which has its own kind of authority: the observations cannot be denied, and the fundamentals must be fitted. You must achieve a sort of pincers maneuver.
>
> If you are surveying a piece of land, or mapping the stars, you have two bodies of knowledge, neither of which can be ignored. There are your own empirical measurements on the one hand and there is Euclidean geometry on the other. If these two cannot be made to fit together, then either the data are wrong or you have argued wrongly from them or you have made a major discovery leading to a revision of the whole of geometry.

> **Induction:** the inference of a general law from particular instances: the admission that laws of nature cannot be established by induction. Often contrasted with [deduction](x-dictionary:r:m_en_gbus0258220:com.apple.dictionary.NOAD:deduction "deduction").
>
> - (induction of) the production of facts to prove a general statement.
> - (also mathematical induction) Mathematics a means of proving a theorem by showing that if it is true of any particular case it is true of the next case in a series, and then showing that it is indeed true in one particular case.



From Ocean 22 suggested videos to watch:
<ul>
<li>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gjgxS8mHJ0</li>
<li>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azFbn548Tfk</li>
<li>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azFbn548Tfk</li>
<li>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b6j18hPsNA</li>
<li>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th4M80kPxNM</li>
</ul>

personal-archive/videos-on-climate-and-ocean.md

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From Ocean 22 suggested videos to watch:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gjgxS8mHJ0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azFbn548Tfk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azFbn548Tfk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b6j18hPsNA
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th4M80kPxNM

Videos on Climate and Ocean

2022/personal-archive/videos-on-climate-and-ocean.md

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title: Videos on Climate and Ocean
created: "2023-09-19T10:25:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-10-22T02:09:27+00:00"
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From Ocean 22 suggested videos to watch:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gjgxS8mHJ0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azFbn548Tfk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azFbn548Tfk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b6j18hPsNA
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th4M80kPxNM

<h4>What does your company do, and what are your key engineering challenges?</h4>
Hack Club (501(c)(3) nonprofit) is a community of teenagers around the world who are learning technology by building things they care about and sharing with other people. Hack Club is where teenage coders make friends, build together, and get inspiration. If a teenager is coding outside of class, that’s Hack Club, and we’re here to try and create the most incredible learning community, tools, and services to support them to go far technically, and also grow personally with positive values.
Hack Club supports and grows our community by facilitating wholesome social spaces such as the online community and hackathons across the country, creating needed tools to support the ecosystem like Hack Club Bank (https://hackclub.com/bank/) and /z (a tool to create Zoom called used by 100,000+ students last year), providing resources and inspiration like workshops and AMAs (https://youtu.be/riru9OzScwk?t=122), and having pathways to get involved in impressive collaborative open source projects such as building handheld game consoles (https://sprig.hackclub.com), creating Hack Club Bank, making guides to assembly (https://github.com/hackclub/some-assembly-required), and so on.
Hack Club is a shared interest, centered around a shared activity, with a shared ethic. We serve about 20,000 teenagers every year.
Our current key engineering challenges center around:
<ol>
<li>
Building exciting, collaborative timeboxed projects with Hack Clubbers that provide cultural leadership to the community and help more teenagers find Hack Club. Examples from this summer: https://github.com/hackclub/some-assembly-required, https://github.com/hackclub/assemble (see the 6 minute documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnK4gzO6S3Q), https://sinerider.hackclub.com, and most recently https://sprig.hackclub.com
</li>
<li>
Open sourcing https://hackclub.com/bank/ and building a thriving open source community of contributors from the Hack Club community. This is a Ruby on Rails app that thousands of teenagers and hundreds of organizations rely on every day to manage millions of charitable dollars. There is also a lot of core engineering work that needs to happen on https://hackclub.com/bank/ as it scales. Finally, the marketing and storytelling around Hack Club Bank has a lot of room for improvement and growth.
</li>
<li>
Providing positive role modeling in our online Slack community of thousands of teenagers, through directly talking to teenagers publicly, helping them with coding problems, and helping support new members in getting active in the community - building a wholesome and technical culture.
</li>
</ol>
<h4>What's your stack?</h4>
Varies across projects. Ranges from JavaScript / TypeScript for websites, to KiCAD and C for hardware development and firmware, to Ruby on Rails for Hack Club Bank, and Go for Slack bots.

personal-archive/hack-club-is-hiring.md

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title: Hack Club is Hiring
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modified: "2022-10-22T02:06:14+00:00"
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#### What does your company do, and what are your key engineering challenges?

Hack Club (501(c)(3) nonprofit) is a community of teenagers around the world who are learning technology by building things they care about and sharing with other people. Hack Club is where teenage coders make friends, build together, and get inspiration. If a teenager is coding outside of class, that’s Hack Club, and we’re here to try and create the most incredible learning community, tools, and services to support them to go far technically, and also grow personally with positive values.

Hack Club supports and grows our community by facilitating wholesome social spaces such as the online community and hackathons across the country, creating needed tools to support the ecosystem like Hack Club Bank (https://hackclub.com/bank/) and /z (a tool to create Zoom called used by 100,000+ students last year), providing resources and inspiration like workshops and AMAs (https://youtu.be/riru9OzScwk?t=122), and having pathways to get involved in impressive collaborative open source projects such as building handheld game consoles (https://sprig.hackclub.com), creating Hack Club Bank, making guides to assembly (https://github.com/hackclub/some-assembly-required), and so on.

Hack Club is a shared interest, centered around a shared activity, with a shared ethic. We serve about 20,000 teenagers every year.

Our current key engineering challenges center around:

1. Building exciting, collaborative timeboxed projects with Hack Clubbers that provide cultural leadership to the community and help more teenagers find Hack Club. Examples from this summer: https://github.com/hackclub/some-assembly-required, https://github.com/hackclub/assemble (see the 6 minute documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnK4gzO6S3Q), https://sinerider.hackclub.com, and most recently https://sprig.hackclub.com

2. Open sourcing https://hackclub.com/bank/ and building a thriving open source community of contributors from the Hack Club community. This is a Ruby on Rails app that thousands of teenagers and hundreds of organizations rely on every day to manage millions of charitable dollars. There is also a lot of core engineering work that needs to happen on https://hackclub.com/bank/ as it scales. Finally, the marketing and storytelling around Hack Club Bank has a lot of room for improvement and growth.

3. Providing positive role modeling in our online Slack community of thousands of teenagers, through directly talking to teenagers publicly, helping them with coding problems, and helping support new members in getting active in the community - building a wholesome and technical culture.

#### What's your stack?

Varies across projects. Ranges from JavaScript / TypeScript for websites, to KiCAD and C for hardware development and firmware, to Ruby on Rails for Hack Club Bank, and Go for Slack bots.

Hack Club is Hiring

2022/personal-archive/hack-club-is-hiring.md

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title: Hack Club is Hiring
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-10-22T02:06:14+00:00"
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  - personal-archive/hack-club-is-hiring.md
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#### What does your company do, and what are your key engineering challenges?

Hack Club (501(c)(3) nonprofit) is a community of teenagers around the world who are learning technology by building things they care about and sharing with other people. Hack Club is where teenage coders make friends, build together, and get inspiration. If a teenager is coding outside of class, that’s Hack Club, and we’re here to try and create the most incredible learning community, tools, and services to support them to go far technically, and also grow personally with positive values.

Hack Club supports and grows our community by facilitating wholesome social spaces such as the online community and hackathons across the country, creating needed tools to support the ecosystem like Hack Club Bank (https://hackclub.com/bank/) and /z (a tool to create Zoom called used by 100,000+ students last year), providing resources and inspiration like workshops and AMAs (https://youtu.be/riru9OzScwk?t=122), and having pathways to get involved in impressive collaborative open source projects such as building handheld game consoles (https://sprig.hackclub.com), creating Hack Club Bank, making guides to assembly (https://github.com/hackclub/some-assembly-required), and so on.

Hack Club is a shared interest, centered around a shared activity, with a shared ethic. We serve about 20,000 teenagers every year.

Our current key engineering challenges center around:

1. Building exciting, collaborative timeboxed projects with Hack Clubbers that provide cultural leadership to the community and help more teenagers find Hack Club. Examples from this summer: https://github.com/hackclub/some-assembly-required, https://github.com/hackclub/assemble (see the 6 minute documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnK4gzO6S3Q), https://sinerider.hackclub.com, and most recently https://sprig.hackclub.com

2. Open sourcing https://hackclub.com/bank/ and building a thriving open source community of contributors from the Hack Club community. This is a Ruby on Rails app that thousands of teenagers and hundreds of organizations rely on every day to manage millions of charitable dollars. There is also a lot of core engineering work that needs to happen on https://hackclub.com/bank/ as it scales. Finally, the marketing and storytelling around Hack Club Bank has a lot of room for improvement and growth.

3. Providing positive role modeling in our online Slack community of thousands of teenagers, through directly talking to teenagers publicly, helping them with coding problems, and helping support new members in getting active in the community - building a wholesome and technical culture.

#### What's your stack?

Varies across projects. Ranges from JavaScript / TypeScript for websites, to KiCAD and C for hardware development and firmware, to Ruby on Rails for Hack Club Bank, and Go for Slack bots.

To look at:
<ul>
<li>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gjgxS8mHJ0</li>
<li>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azFbn548Tfk</li>
<li>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azFbn548Tfk</li>
<li>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b6j18hPsNA</li>
<li>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th4M80kPxNM</li>
</ul>

notes-on-climate-and-ocean.md

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title: Notes on Climate and Ocean
created: "2023-09-10T17:27:24+00:00"
modified: "2022-10-14T23:33:20+00:00"
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To look at:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gjgxS8mHJ0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azFbn548Tfk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azFbn548Tfk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b6j18hPsNA
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th4M80kPxNM

Notes on Climate and Ocean

2022/notes-on-climate-and-ocean.md

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modified: "2022-10-14T23:33:20+00:00"
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To look at:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gjgxS8mHJ0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azFbn548Tfk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azFbn548Tfk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b6j18hPsNA
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th4M80kPxNM

Andy Hertzfield - folklore.org
Bill Ackinson
Jon Louis Gassepe - apple exec, Monday Note

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Andy Hertzfield - folklore.org
Bill Ackinson

Jon Louis Gassepe - apple exec, Monday Note



Untitled - 2

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Andy Hertzfield - folklore.org
Bill Ackinson

Jon Louis Gassepe - apple exec, Monday Note



Zach Latta

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