Corruption in democracies erodes trust more than in autocracies due to normative amplification and representative contagion. This results in a stronger association between corruption perceptions and lower generalized trust in democracies.
Scientists at the Salk Institute found that THC and other compounds in marijuana may help remove toxic amyloid beta protein linked to Alzheimer's disease, and could lead to new therapeutic approaches. The researchers observed that exposing human neurons to THC reduced amyloid beta levels and eliminated inflammatory responses, enhancing nerve cell survival.
The Canadian government introduced Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act, which limits warrantless access to personal information but raises concerns about surveillance capabilities and data retention. The bill introduces new rules for telecom providers and internet platforms to assist law enforcement, sparking privacy and civil liberties concerns.
User switched from Google Home to HomeAssistant's local assist backed by Llama.cpp, testing various hardware and models for optimal performance. They customized their setup to achieve reliable voice control and improved functionality.
A journalist reported on an Iranian missile attack in Israel, but received death threats and harassment from gamblers on Polymarket who had bet on the outcome, demanding a change to the report to ensure they would win. The journalist refused to comply, and the police are now investigating.
I don't normally do follow-ups and never this quick. After posting that last article, it was fun to read the comments on Reddit and Hacker News as they rolled in. I even found other discussions. I couldn't help wonder, "Could I have made it even more performant?". After heading home I decided to take another look. double asin_cg(const double x) { // Original Minimax ...
The user has been using Large Language Models (LLMs) to create various projects, including a secure LLM personal assistant, a voice note recorder, and a whimsical multiplayer canvas, and has developed a workflow that involves using multiple models to review and implement code. The user's workflow consists of an architect, a developer, and reviewers, and involves a series of steps, including ...
The modern news website architecture is plagued by user-hostile design choices, such as excessive ads, modals, and tracking scripts, which prioritize short-term CPMs over long-term readership. To create a better user experience, publishers should adopt a privacy-first approach, enforce serialized onboarding, and reserve space for asynchronous content to reduce cognitive load and improve ...
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AirPods Max 2 features Adaptive EQ, Lossless Audio, and ultra-low latency for a richer listening experience. It also includes Personalized Spatial Audio, Live Translation, and Loud Sound Reduction for a more immersive experience.
Two anonymous MoD insiders claim Palantir poses a national security threat to the UK due to its access to vast amounts of personal data. They say Palantir can extract insights from this data, potentially creating a complete profile of the UK population.
Chrome DevTools MCP server now allows coding agents to directly connect to active browser sessions, enabling seamless transition between manual and AI-assisted debugging. Users must enable remote debugging in Chrome and configure the MCP server with the --autoConnect option for auto connection.
A simple terminal UI for video trimming. Contribute to emin-ozata/lazycut development by creating an account on GitHub.
The author discovered FreeBSD in 2002 and was impressed by its complete and accurate documentation, leading to a long-term relationship with the operating system. They valued FreeBSD's stability, performance, and community-driven approach, which has remained consistent over the past twenty years.
When you write typed Python, you expect your type checker to follow the rules of the language. But how closely do today's type checkers actually follow the Python typing specification? In this post, we look at what typing spec conformance means, how different type checkers compare, and what the conformance numbers don't tell you. Python's type system started with PEP 484. At the ...
The user, a self-confessed foodie and nerd, set up Home Assistant to control and automate their irrigation system and other smart devices at home. They successfully integrated various hardware and software components, including Link-Tap, Proxmox, and Zigbee devices, to create a comprehensive smart home system.
The user discusses the fundamentals of robot actuators, specifically the relationship between motor size, torque, power dissipation, and reflected inertia, and proposes a figure of merit that is size-invariant. This figure of merit, normalized motor constant, is useful for comparing motors of different sizes and is primarily determined by power dissipation at a given torque, not gear ratio or ...
Sharing raw AI output reduces comprehension and trust due to effort asymmetry and lack of verification. It creates a negative feedback loop where the sender loses credibility and the recipient loses trust.
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The IEEE floating-point standard discusses rounding error and its effects on various arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and proposes methods to reduce or eliminate these errors. The standard also introduces concepts such as guard digits, ulps, and NaNs to handle special cases and improve the accuracy and portability of floating-point arithmetic.
This page collects architecture figures and fact sheets for Open-Weight LLMs, focusing on panels and allowing users to report inaccuracies. It features a 27B model with local attention and a large vocabulary, including strong Indic language support.
I live in Almaty Kazakhstan. It’s not known as a hotbed of semiconductors (yet). When I first met Nursultan Kabylkas, and learned his background, I had to hear his story. This is the story of how one professor led a team of students to design the first chip in Kazakhstan's history, and in doing so, may have birthed a whole new national industry. The Strategy: Skipping the “fab-first” trap ...
Stephen Jay Gould and Simon Conway Morris debated the nature of evolution, with Gould viewing it as radically contingent and Morris arguing for convergent evolution.
Working with LLMs requires metacognition to avoid mental fatigue and frustration, which can lead to poor prompts and outcomes. To optimize LLM interactions, focus on writing clear prompts, setting success criteria, and iterating towards faster feedback cycles to avoid context overload and improve results.
The user has been using Jujutsu (jj) as a Git replacement for 6 months and is hooked due to its intuitive tooling and ability to craft clear pull requests. They've developed a new workflow for reviewing code, duplicating changes, and squashing them into a parent change to track progress.
The user purchased a Hyundai Kona EV, built their own home fueling infrastructure, and made various modifications to the car, including installing a "Yuppie Button" and removing the intrusive BlueLink system. They documented their experiences, including driving and charging the car, addressing issues such as tire problems, brake noises, and coolant pump leaks, and sharing their opinions on ...
Author of TLPI seeks university teacher feedback on book usage in courses. They want course outlines and suggestions for improving the book for university students.
River, a non-monolithic Wayland compositor, has broken from traditional architecture by splitting the window manager into a separate program. This allows for more control over window management policy and better performance.
Michael Townsend and friends lived in a secret apartment in Providence Place Mall for nearly 4 years, reclaiming a forgotten space. After being caught, Townsend was given a misdemeanor for trespassing and banned from the mall.
The author, a former avid reader, regained their reading habit and now reads 1.5 books per week, cherishing the act of reading for its own sake. They prefer physical books over eBooks and have a large private library, but are disappointed with Amazon's print-on-demand books, which are often of poor quality and more expensive than stock equivalents.