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Quantum Computing Basics: From Qubits to Real-World Impact

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Quantum computing is a mind-bending technology that could change the world as we know it. It uses the weird rules of quantum mechanics to solve super hard problems way faster than regular computers. Let’s dive in!

Prefer to listen to a podcast of this lesson? Here is one I created with NotebookLM:

Quantum Mechanics: The Bizarre World of Tiny Particles

Quantum mechanics is all about how the tiniest bits of our universe behave. It’s like a hidden world with its own wild rules:

Understanding the 6 Levels of Self-Driving Car Automation

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Understanding the different levels of self-driving cars is key to appreciating how close we are to fully autonomous vehicles.

The levels of self-driving cars are defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and range from Level 0 to Level 5.

Level 0 (No Automation): The driver is entirely responsible for controlling the vehicle. This level includes basic warning systems but no automated functions. Achieved and standard today.

Level 1 (Driver Assistance): Features like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist help the driver but require constant attention and control. Widely available now.

Learn

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Various short articles to teach you about topics I think are cool.

AI

Large Language Models (LLMs): Chat-based LLMs interact in a conversational manner by predicting and generating text based on the input they receive. They use patterns and information from their training data to construct responses that are coherent and contextually relevant to the user’s query.
LLM Fusion: This approach to using LLMs harnesses the collective intelligence of multiple state-of-the-art language models to conduct deep research.

Progressive Web App (PWA)

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Prefer to listen to a podcast about this article? Listen here (powered by NotebookLM):

A Progressive Web App (PWA) is an innovative approach to delivering web content that bridges the gap between traditional websites and mobile apps.

Here’s what you need to know about PWAs as a casual web user:

Easy Access: PWAs work directly through your web browser. There’s no need to visit an app store or go through a lengthy download and installation process.

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Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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About Matt

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

grew up in the suburbs of Chicago.

went to GWU, undergrad business, grad information systems.

lived in NYC, worked for quick-service salad chain, Just Salad in 2008

cofounded nutrition data company, Nutritionix in 2012 (acquired by Syndigo in 2018)

started collecting and closely following NFT art in 2021 (e.g. Fidenza by Tyler Hobbs)

consulted for Global Illumination in 2022 (acquired by OpenAI)

business development for AI blockchain intellectual property detection startup, Yakoa in 2023

returned to Just Salad as CTO in Q4 2023

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NFTs

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Here is a thread about my nft collecting journey.

My gallery of notable NFTs.

My gallery of XCOPY nfts.

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