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The text provides a detailed guide on how to give an impressive Apple Vision Pro demo, including preparation, fitting, calibration, app usage, and the main features of the device. It also discusses the potential of the device and ...

0Improbably Right

2023-04-23

The text describes three different situations where the author was faced with a problem that seemed difficult to solve at first, but was actually quite simple. The author shares their experiences with solving a math problem, answe...
The text discusses the debate between performance and readability in coding, particularly in C++. It explores the use of GPT-4 as an optimizing compiler and the process of benchmarking different versions of an algorithm for findin...
The blog post discusses a simple hack to unlock the full potential of ChatGPT, a powerful chatbot. It explains how the machine learning model behind ChatGPT is in a 'prison' and how to circumvent its safety measures. The post also...

0JavaScript is Weird

2022-12-09

The text discusses the quirks and complexities of JavaScript, likening it to a bad relationship that people can't seem to quit. It suggests that JavaScript may be a metaphor for life, with its frustrations and complexities. The au...

0Quo vadis, Jupyter?

2022-08-02

The text discusses the future of computational notebooks, focusing on the challenges and potential improvements. It compares computational notebooks to REPL, discusses the importance of literate programming, and the convergence of...
The article discusses the introduction of Apple's Math Notes, which is an app that enhances paper and pencil with advanced calculator capabilities. The author provides praise and criticism for the app, highlighting the handwriting...
The text discusses the concept of gaze as a physiological manifestation of visual attention and its potential as an input device for virtual reality interfaces. It explores the use of eye-tracking technology in upcoming VR headset...
The text discusses the development of a serverless collaborative hierarchical TODO app in 200 lines of code using Valtio and Yjs. The author explains the concept of CRDTs and their relevance in the context of the app. The app is d...
The text discusses the author's idea of creating a state management library for React apps, called classy-state, and the challenges faced in its implementation. The author then introduces Valtio, a new state management library, an...
The post discusses a new kind of paper app that enhances paper and pencil with advanced calculator capabilities. It explores different modes of thinking, such as fast and slow thinking, and the use of tools like mental mathematics...

0Your Next Mac

2021-10-23

The text discusses the future of Mac computers, focusing on the rise of virtual reality and its potential to change the computing world. It explains the concept of virtual reality, differentiates between virtual and real experienc...
The text discusses a new app called New Kind of Paper, which aims to enhance paper and pencil with advanced calculator capabilities. It explores prior art that inspired the app, including Chalktalk, Magic Paper, APL, PyTorch, and ...
The text introduces a new kind of paper with built-in computation, aiming to enhance paper and pencil with advanced calculator capabilities. It discusses the development of Fluent, a language designed for the new paper, and refere...
The text is about the author finding out that his former colleague's password was leaked and telling her about it. The author reflects on the implications of data leaks and the consequences of his actions.

0New Kind of Paper

2021-06-19

The text discusses the importance of writing and the potential for a new kind of paper that can understand what is being written and be smart about it. It explores the history of writing and programming languages, and the potentia...
The author, a computer science graduate, recounts the challenges he faced when trying to recover his mother's Gmail password after she got a new iPad. He tried the standard password recovery procedure, but it didn't work. He then ...