Weekly reads #0

Using LLMs and Cursor to become a finisher — A handy LLM-centric approach for automating software engineering projects. If you’re a chronic starter who struggles to wrap things up, this might inspire you to cross the finish line.

On mental health, psychedelics and life — A sobering story highlighting the dangers of experimenting with certain substances. It’s an eye-opening reminder of how mental health struggles can take unexpected turns.

Situational Awareness — Covers everything from AI scaling hypotheses and potential intelligence explosions to alignment issues and security concerns. Some of the takes are pretty bold, but it’s a neat primer on where AGI might be headed.

How to be Happy? — A list of practical pointers for boosting your well-being. Simple tips, but sometimes the basics are all we need to feel happier.

2024 Letter — A fun look at the state of large language models, how we evaluate them, and what the future might hold.

How to be a wise optimist about science and technology? — Love this one for Michael Nielsen’s draft-like, raw style. It wrestles with the ups and downs of advanced technology and shows how complex these big questions can be.

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