126. Bought a Cactus 中
The cover photo shows a cactus I bought at IKEA last weekend. I love how vibrant it looks on my desk—here’s hoping I can keep it alive! 😂
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Technical Related
Emergent Abilities in Large Language Models
https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/621438653
A deep dive into the “emergence” phenomenon in LLMs—why they suddenly gain new capabilities at scale—and the theories behind this surprising evolution.
Writing for Engineers
https://www.yuque.com/serviceup/misc/cn-writing-for-engineers
Many engineers write great code but struggle to articulate their technical thoughts. this collection of advice for engineers on how to write clearly is an invaluable resource.
Python 100 Days: From Beginner to Master
https://github.com/jackfrued/Python-100-Days
Arguably the best Python course on GitHub. Python’s learning curve is incredibly friendly, and with so many AI applications building on it now, it’s a better time than ever to learn.
Trending Tools
FastChat: Try Open-Source LLMs for Free
https://chat.lmsys.org/
An online platform to test various open-source models like Vicuna, Koala, and LLaMA. some of these models are already approaching the power of GPT-3.5.
Periodic Table Pro: A Beautiful Reference
https://periodic-table-pro.netlify.app/
A high-aesthetic periodic table for the chemistry lovers. click any element to see its properties and history in a beautifully designed interface.
Looooooooooooooooooooooonger URLs
https://ooooooooooooooooooooooo.ooo/
A hilarious tool that turns any URL into a string of “oooooos.” perfect for pranking your friends or adding a bit of silliness to your links.
The Chinese Home Game Museum
http://www.compumuseum.com/
A nostalgic archive of console and handheld games developed in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. it even features emulators to let you play classic 8-bit and 16-bit games in your browser.
Earth 2050: Future Predictions
https://2050.earth/
Explore a timeline of potential technical and social breakthroughs forecasted from now until 2050—covering everything from AI and biotech to city planning and entertainment.
Just Looking Around
Defining the “Linear” Design Style
https://sspai.com/post/79347
If you appreciate refined product design, you’ve likely noticed the clean, command-line-inspired aesthetic of tools like Linear. this article explores the design philosophy behind it.
How to Get Rich: Money, Desire, and Control
An analysis of the Netflix series starring Ramit Sethi. it’s a fascinating look at helping real people take control of their financial lives.
Greg Brockman on ChatGPT’s Potential
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_78DM8fG6E
The OpenAI co-founder’s TED talk on how the next generation of AI will start to use tools on our behalf. A glimpse into the very near future.