2025-05-13
AI Doomerism in 1879
Published on May 13, 2025 2:48 AM GMTI’m reading George Eliot’s Impressions of Theophrastus Such (1879)—so far a snoozer compared to her novels. But chapter 17 surprised me for how...
Strong Eigenvector Comparison for Optimal ESPRIT Convergence
This section focuses on the strong eigenvector comparison theorem, a crucial component in achieving the optimal convergence rate for the ESPRIT algorithm in spectral estimation.
Proof of Optimal Error Scaling for ESPRIT Algorithm
We present the formal proof demonstrating that the ESPRIT algorithm achieves optimal error scaling for both location and intensity estimation in spectral analysis under specific conditions.
Can AI Grow Up? Why Robots Don’t Have Childhoods (Yet)
AI lacks the evolutionary, epigenetic, and developmental paths shaping human consciousness-limiting its potential for true self-aware or reflective minds.
The SR-71 Blackbird Had 1 Enemy It Could Never ‘Mach 3’ Past (Not Russia or China)
Key Points – The SR-71 Blackbird, a Cold War reconnaissance marvel from Lockheed’s Skunk Works, remains the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, achieving Mach 3.3+ at over 85,000 feet. -Developed after...
I Fell Into a Machinima Rabbit Hole And I’m Glad I Did
Went looking for GTA machinimas on YouTube, found Rest in Pieces by Alvin Soprano instead. Got hooked. Watched her other Sims 4 machinimas (Drained, Bone-Skinny, Goodbye Mommy.) Each one weird,...
How Evolution Shaped the Brain’s Unique Architecture Compared to Computers
Brains evolve through genetic and developmental variability, yielding unique architectures-unlike the fixed, identical hardware of computers and AI.
Philips opens official library of 3D printable components to public
One small razer guard comb for man, one giant leap for man-kind.
Second-Order Eigenvector Perturbation Theory for ESPRIT Analysis
This section details the second-order eigenvector perturbation theory used in our improved analysis of the ESPRIT algorithm, with technical proofs in the appendix.
No-self as an alignment target
Published on May 13, 2025 1:48 AM GMTBeing a coherent and persistent agent with persistent goals is a prerequisite for long-horizon power-seeking behavior. Therefore, we should prevent models from representing...
+ Big changes under the surface
Things are bubbling up.
Secret Tokens, Secret Trouble: The Hidden Flaws Lurking in Big-Name AIs
Glitch tokens persist in closed and open models; aligning tokenizer and training data, plus targeted checks, are key to safer, more efficient LLMs.
Zero Trust, Zero Bugs? The AI Blueprint for Building Unbreakable Software Systems
In this age, can you really trust your own code? Not really. Explore how Zero Trust and AI can make software development smarter and safer.
'Too many games let their players succeed' says developer of notoriously tough survival RPG Kenshi, and 'that's mind-numbingly boring to me'
"A writer's job is to torment their protagonist," says Chris Hunt of Lo-Fi Games. "So I just adapted that."
Here's How I Built an MCP Server for DevTo (100% Open Source)
If you're actively building Agents or trying to automate your workflow, this MCP server will really help you!
Measuring Schelling Coordination - Reflections on Subversion Strategy Eval
Published on May 12, 2025 7:06 PM GMTHow might we best design experiments to measure Schelling coordination capabilities? A side project building a Schelling coordination eval has led to a...
I am cautiously optimistic about F1. (The Brad Pitt movie — there’s...
I am cautiously optimistic about F1. (The Brad Pitt movie — there’s a full trailer out today.) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
The SteamOS era is imminent: Valve adds a new compatibility rating for games that’ll run on ‘any device that’s not a Steam Deck’
Sounds like more SteamOS devices could be on their way soon.
Stop Looking At Other Resume Guides: This Is The Only One You'll Ever Need
I share a practical, no-nonsense approach to writing a resume that actually works. Instead of treating it like a legal transcript, I approach it like a product—clear, well-designed, and focused...
Ukraine War: Why Demanding Putin’s Unconditional Ceasefire is a Mistake
The leaders of France, the U.K., Germany, and Poland over the weekend joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to “demand” that Putin immediately agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. If Putin...
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