Thinking fast and slow in AI: The role of metacognition (2021)

53 teleforce 2026-09-28 04:22:17 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 8

AI has advanced significantly, but most applications are narrow and focused on specific tasks. A better understanding of human intelligence can help develop AI systems with broader capabilities by studying mechanisms like D. Kahneman's theory of thinking fast and slow.

Owed a billion dollars in Nvidia stock

406 Eric_Gullichsen 2026-09-28 02:22:17 UTC colo.to Llama Share 178

The author was granted 25,000 NVIDIA stock options in 1993 but didn't exercise them until years later due to a misunderstanding of the vesting schedule. The company ultimately agreed that the options had vested decades ago and awarded him millions of shares.

Ember-1

423 gmays 2026-09-27 18:22:17 UTC fireworks.ai Llama Share 202

Fireworks Research introduces Ember-1, a specialized model that delivers Kimi K3's quality with 40% fewer tokens. Ember-1 is built on Kimi K3 and learned to cut unnecessary reasoning while keeping the thinking that matters.

When did Google get so weird?

1059 sancho-panza 2026-09-27 20:22:17 UTC sancho.bearblog.dev Llama Share 569

The user had a weird experience with Google's AI overview after searching for old tweets about Dario Saric, and wondered why the search engine assumed they were looking for emotional support instead of links. They felt that Google has lost its purpose as a search engine with the introduction of LLMs.

Malleable software: Restoring user agency in a world of locked-down apps (2025)

39 evakhoury 2026-09-28 01:22:17 UTC inkandswitch.com Llama Share 9

Researchers envision a new computing ecosystem that empowers users to adapt their tools to their needs with minimal friction, enabling "malleable software" where anyone can modify existing software without needing extensive programming skills. This approach aims to break the rigidity of individual applications and enable collaboration among people of different skill levels.

Functional Mechanical Sympathy [video]

3 surprisetalk 2026-09-28 05:22:17 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 0

Alan Kay's answer to “Did the ENIAC have a BIOS”?

104 midnightfish 2026-09-27 20:22:17 UTC quora.com Full Share 34

Was Silent Reading Unusual During Augustine's Time?

30 ryanscio 2026-09-28 02:22:17 UTC historyofinformation.com Llama Share 6

Silent reading was unusual during Augustine's time, as evidenced by his mentor Ambrosius' silent reading habits. This suggests that oral reading may have been the norm in ancient times, contradicting earlier assumptions about silent reading being widespread.

There is more to code review than (automatable) detection

113 utiiiD 2026-09-27 20:22:17 UTC adaptivecapacitylabs.com Llama Share 56

The article argues that coding agents can supersede human code review, but the author disagrees due to issues with intent, comprehensibility and contextual knowledge. The author believes that humans bring a level of expertise and social accountability that machines cannot replicate.

The state of SIMD in Rust in 2026

124 verdagon 2026-09-27 19:22:17 UTC shnatsel.github.io Llama Share 24

The author has made significant progress in contributing to the SIMD library, specifically Fearless SIMD. They discuss various approaches to using SIMD instructions on different architectures, including multiversioning and function-level optimization. The author concludes that NEON is a more practical choice for ARM-based systems due to its simplicity and performance advantages over AVX-512.

Self-Hosting on the Dark Web

123 mooreds 2026-09-27 20:22:17 UTC david.alvarezrosa.com Llama Share 41

This site is now accessible via Tor as a hidden service with end-to-end encryption. The Tor Project, a nonprofit organization, maintains the network to advance human rights and freedoms online.

TabPFN and TabICL vs. tuned XGBoost: the model that doesn't train won 14/14

14 EfrainGaray 2026-09-28 03:22:17 UTC efraingaray.com Llama Share 8

The author tested TabPFN and TabICL against tuned XGBoost on 14 datasets from the Grinsztajn benchmark, finding that both models outperformed XGBoost in terms of accuracy and area under the curve. However, TabPFN requires registration to download its weights, whereas TabICL can be downloaded without an account.

Guitar amp and effects pedal built on the Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.06

43 arbayi 2026-09-27 23:22:17 UTC github.com/dashersw Llama Share 19

A standalone guitar amp and effects pedal are built on the Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.06, running full-size Neural Amp Modeler A2 captures in real-time. The device has a touchscreen UI, drives a USB audio interface as a host, and supports loading custom presets and models via microSD card or browser upload.

Don't couple your Go code to GitHub

207 birdculture 2026-09-27 17:22:17 UTC iain.rocks Llama Share 95

The Go programming language allows namespace-based code fetching, but this can lead to coupling with a specific hosting provider. Using custom domains is a solution to avoid this issue and make it easier to switch between different hosting platforms.

Deterministic Concurrency [video]

15 surprisetalk 2026-09-28 03:22:17 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 1

Show HN: Lofi Cities – Pixel-art city nights with browser-generated lofi

208 safaelmali 2026-09-27 19:22:17 UTC loficities.com Llama Share 93

Lofi Cities is a free web app that generates animated pixel-art city nights with endless lofi music, available on various cities worldwide. The app offers customizable settings and features like weather, track selection, and social interactions without requiring an account or cookies.

Imp is a full port of DSPy to the BEAM

66 mpweiher 2026-09-27 20:22:17 UTC github.com/deepfates Llama Share 6

Imp is a full port of DSPy to the BEAM, allowing users to describe language model steps and optimize them against labeled examples. It provides various optimizers that can improve models by rewriting instructions or training weights, with tools like ReqLLM for accessing external models.

What I did at Recurse Center

95 bingden 2026-09-27 19:22:17 UTC thill.me Llama Share 27

The author spent the summer at Recurse Center, a programming retreat in Brooklyn, where they participated in various projects and study groups. They learned about modern LLMs and agents through Agentic Adventures and Practical Deep Learning.

In an $80 motel room, a discovery to shed light on the origins of life

234 danso 2026-09-27 15:22:17 UTC nytimes.com Llama Share 84

A biologist and an evolutionary biologist discovered two new species of a single-celled organism called Paulinella in a motel room. The discovery brings the world's known total to six photosynthetic Paulinella species, made by a team led by Dr. Van Etten.

Reading’s Bayeux Tapestry

29 zeristor 2026-09-28 01:22:17 UTC diamondgeezer.blogspot.com Llama Share 9

Google's system detected unusual traffic from your computer network, possibly due to malicious software or automated requests. Solving the CAPTCHA will allow you to continue using their services temporarily.

Replacing the old battery on rechargeable bike lights

155 surprisetalk 2026-09-27 14:22:17 UTC jvns.ca Llama Share 85

The author successfully repaired their 10-year-old bike lights by replacing the battery, using minimal electronics skills and guidance from online resources. The repair cost around $20 CAD and has allowed the author to use the lights again without recharging.

Previously unheard recordings of John Coltrane, captured by Frank Tiberi

79 gregsadetsky 2026-09-27 16:22:17 UTC jazzwise.com Full Share 28

Oral history of John Chowning, inventor of FM synthesis [video]

67 Rochus 2026-09-27 18:22:17 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 18

Writing Efficient C++ Code (2013)

145 ibobev 2026-09-27 13:22:17 UTC asawicki.info Llama Share 96

The article discusses the importance of writing efficient code, particularly in applications where performance matters. It highlights that native languages like C++ can be used to achieve high performance but requires knowledge and familiarity with good practices. The article also introduces Data-Oriented Design (DOD) as a way of thinking that focuses on data storage and design to create ...

Lunar Terminator Paradox

57 dima55 2026-09-27 21:22:17 UTC notes.secretsauce.net Llama Share 41

The lunar terminator paradox occurs when looking at a full moon after sunset, appearing to point upwards due to Earth's perspective. The program simulates this phenomenon, showing how the moon's illuminated side points up regardless of its position in the sky.

The Cartesian Hand: In-Hand Manipulation with All-Linear Fingers

80 AareyBaba 2026-09-27 16:22:17 UTC generalroboticslab.com Full Share 11

General Robotics Lab at Duke University - Building discovery machines that learn, act, and collaborate by discovering how the world works. Research in embodied intelligence, robotics, AI, machine learning, and human-robot collaboration.

A New Experiment Meta-Strategy

21 surprisetalk 2026-09-27 22:22:17 UTC chillphysicsenjoyer.substack.com Full Share 1

Fakecloud: Local AWS cloud emulator for integration tests

128 theanonymousone 2026-09-27 10:22:17 UTC fakecloud.dev Llama Share 63

Fakecloud provides a local AWS environment for development and testing without requiring an account or paid plan. It supports 3,932 API operations and 30+ service-to-service integrations, allowing developers to use the normal AWS SDK against localhost.

Video CDs Break Windows Explorer

124 ClydeN 2026-09-27 13:22:17 UTC clydesnotes.blogspot.com Llama Share 44

Copying VCD files in Windows Explorer can cause system instability due to a bug introduced with 2023 updates. The issue is often reproduced by copying the MPEGAV folder, which leads to a "broken" state requiring a restart of the PC.

Fragment of oldest known peace treaty found in Turkey

78 gmays 2026-09-27 16:22:17 UTC livescience.com Llama Share 10

Archaeologists have discovered a 3,400-year-old fragment of the Treaty of Kadesh, the world's oldest known peace treaty. The ancient Egyptian and Hittite leaders signed it around 1269 B.C. to mark the end of a lengthy war between their empires.