# 126. Bought a Cactus

> 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! 😂

- Issue: 126
- Published: 2023/04/23
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<small>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! 😂</small>

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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.  
<img src="https://gw.alipayobjects.com/zos/k/ae/TinySnap-2023-04-16-16.41.04.png" width="800" />

**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.  
<img src="https://gw.alipayobjects.com/zos/k/85/ph5DLz.png" width="800" />

**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.  
<img src="https://gw.alipayobjects.com/zos/k/db/ghfLlm.png" width="800" />

**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.  
<img src="https://gw.alipayobjects.com/zos/k/wu/xHhTvn.png" width="800" />

**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.  
<img src="https://gw.alipayobjects.com/zos/k/x9/p0OaSb.png" width="800" />

## 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.