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Scented Lamps, Reddit's Favorite Products, 3D Printing Lumber, & More

Issue #51

Erik Rogne
Dec 22, 2022
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Today at a Glance:

  • Quote: Love = Great work

  • Reading: Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough

  • Learning: How ChatGPT works

  • Fun: Fighting a parking ticket

  • Future: 3D Printed Lumber

  • Tweet: Busyness is overrated

  • Product: Reddit's Favorite Products

  • Idea: ScentLamp

#QUOTE

The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs

True greatness in any field comes from a deep passion and love for what we do. It encourages us to keep searching and striving for our passions and to never settle for anything less than our best. It also reminds us that when we find what we truly love, it will be evident in the quality of our work. So keep searching, keep striving, and never give up on your dreams!

#READING

US Department of Energy: Fusion Ignition Achieved

//energy.gov

The US Department of Energy and its National Nuclear Security Administration announced that Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has achieved fusion ignition, a scientific breakthrough that could lead to advancements in national defense and clean power. The experiment at the National Ignition Facility produced more energy from fusion than the laser energy used to drive it, and could provide insights into the feasibility of clean fusion energy and support the NNSA's Stockpile Stewardship Program.

This is basically saying: Energy Released > Ignition Energy. It is not saying: Energy Release > Total Energy used. This means that the lasers used to deliver the energy consumed more energy than was added to the nuclear ignition. Nonetheless, this is a huge accomplishment, I would say we are still at least 10 years out from commercial-viable nuclear fusion.

My recommendation would be to continue investing in fusion and guaranteed energy sources such as nuclear fission and solar while substantially reducing our reliance on oil.

#LEARNING

How does ChatGPT work?

//hackernews

Okay, all of you have heard of ChatGPT by now. If you haven't, please go try it out now. Anyways, how does it work?

  1. Start with GPT-3: predict the next word in some text by training on the internet

  2. Manually write responses for certain prompts to train

  3. Generate responses for prompts, humans rank the responses

  4. Predict how humans will rate responses and train the model

  5. Take a sample of those responses and have humans review

  6. Release ChatGPT and allow users to rate responses

Want a simpler answer? Let's ask ChatGPT.

#FUN

Disputing A Parking Fine with ChatGPT

//notesbylex

It worked! Automate away monotonous things like fighting a parking ticket. Realistically, your robot will be fighting another robot soon enough. I bet DoNotPay is going to blow up with these AI tools.

#FUTURE

We can now 3D print as much wood as we want without cutting a single tree

//interestingengineering

I'm a huge 3D printer nerd, I've 3D printed so many things, and love to see new breakthroughs like this.

Researchers at MIT have developed a technique for 3D-printing lab-grown wood using cells from the flowering plant Zinnia elegans, or common zinnia. The cells are treated with a liquid medium and a gel solution containing hormones and nutrients, which can be adjusted to alter the physical and mechanical properties of the plant matter produced. The process has the potential to reduce waste and environmental disruption, as it does not require whole plants to be sacrificed.

#TWEET

Twitter avatar for @rrhoover
Ryan Hoover @rrhoover
"When you fill your day and you're busy, that busyness becomes an excuse that you use against doing the things that scare you" – @lexfridman
1:13 AM ∙ Nov 29, 2022
235Likes38Retweets

Stop being busy and build some openness into your life. At that point, you will be free.

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Shaan Puri @ShaanVP
nice visual, great principle h/t @ash_lmb
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10:37 PM ∙ Dec 28, 2021
1,657Likes193Retweets

Which are you optimizing for?

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Mark Jenney @markjenney
75% of children ages 6 to 17 want to become YouTubers. I never understood why until now. Met a big YouTuber at one of my properties and watched behind the scenes while they shot some footage. He was just hanging out with friends and having fun. I’m guessing he makes $10M+ /yr
5:10 AM ∙ Dec 3, 2022
98Likes4Retweets

The key thing is that you should have fun while you work. It shouldn't feel like "work".

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josh @jdjkelly
Google is done. Compare the quality of these responses (ChatGPT)
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6:29 PM ∙ Nov 30, 2022
26,786Likes4,114Retweets

More will change in search in 2023 than changes we've seen between 2005-2022. Google will actually have competition and it will be more than just OpenAI.

#PRODUCT

Reddit's Favorite Products

//looria

Many people already include "Reddit" at the end of their search queries on Google. Personally, I do this all of the time when I want to dive deep into something and find the strengths/weaknesses around a topic. This site essentially aggregates all of that discussion into a product or brand for you.

Let's give a simple example. You're looking to buy a new Bluetooth speaker. Based on this site, I'll click on r/bluetooth_speakers and find that as of today, Soundcore Motion+ is my best option. This is crazy! I've never even heard of this brand.

#IDEA

ScentLamp

ScentLamp is a unique lamp that uses fragrance oils to create a pleasant, aromatic ambiance in any room. It's made of high-quality materials and has a sleek, modern design that will complement any decor.

The ScentLamp is perfect for anyone who loves the idea of adding a touch of luxury to their home. Whether you're relaxing after a long day or entertaining guests, the soothing, calming scents of ScentLamp will help create the perfect atmosphere. And because it's easy to use and requires minimal maintenance, you can enjoy the benefits of ScentLamp anytime, anywhere. So why wait? Get your ScentLamp today and transform your home into a haven of relaxation and tranquility.

Okay you got me, ChatGPT made this using this prompt:

I will give you 2 words at each prompt separated by a comma, example x,y. You will then create a new and innovative product out of anything related to those words, and then give the product a name. Then you will sell me on that product. The first two words I give you are sunny,vitamins.

It isn't the most creative, but it doesn't have to be! It is a great marketer and helps eliminate writer's block.

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