It is well known that I am a nerd. But if there were any doubt, this removes it. :)
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Computer coffee table
Here’s something fun. I had a computer sitting on the floor in my lab for a few months while I waited for some parts to arrive so I could service it. In the intervening time I discovered that it was rather handy, and functioned as a small “coffee table” in the center of my room which was good for storing books and magazines on. So I taped some cardboard to the base (for when I stub my toe on it!) and have kept it as a permanent fixture now.
Memoria
So ChatGPT is having some trouble with this one. The track I’m referring to is Come As You Are.
6 Phases of the Post-GPT World
6 Phases of the Post-GPT World. A good read. Some interesting ideas. Many quotable bits but this was my fav: “In short, we’re about to multiply the creative output of planet Earth by hundreds of orders of magnitude.”
Falsehoods programmers believe about programming
Just re-enjoying this old chestnut: Falsehoods programmers believe about programming.
In conversation with ChatGPT
Model: Default (GPT-3.5)
User:
Whatever happened to the girl who played the cello for Nirvana Unplugged?
ChatGPT:
The girl who played the cello during Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged performance in 1993 was Lori Goldston. Lori Goldston is a talented cellist who has had a successful career as a musician and composer. After her appearance with Nirvana, she continued to collaborate with various artists and bands, both as a performer and a recording artist.
Following the Nirvana Unplugged performance, Lori Goldston went on to work with musicians such as David Byrne, Cat Power, and Earth. She has also released solo albums and composed music for films and dance performances. In addition to her work as a cellist, Goldston is known for her improvisational and experimental approach to music.
Lori Goldston’s contribution to the Nirvana Unplugged performance, particularly her cello arrangement for the song “Something in the Way,” received critical acclaim and is still celebrated by fans of the band. Her performance added a unique and haunting element to the already iconic concert.
As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Lori Goldston was actively involved in the music industry, and she continues to perform, compose, and collaborate with various artists. However, for the most up-to-date information on her current activities, it’s recommended to check reliable sources or her official website.
Blowfish
I found myself reminiscing about my implementation of Blowfish today. It earned me the great honour of being listed on Bruce Schneier’s web page. My implementation made Blowfish compatible across 32-bit signed ints, 64-bit signed ints, and 64-bit floats. I wrote this code coming up on 12 years ago… how time flies.
Presentations by Bret Victor
I just found him but I’m a big fan of Bret Victor.
Rules of Thumb for Software Development Estimations
Looks like an interesting article, but I only read the comic and the tl;dr bullet points: Rules of Thumb for Software Development Estimations.