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Notable Reads
Hello, friends! Here’s a quick roundup of articles I found interesting this week. Enjoy—and if anything sparks your curiosity, give it a read!
- 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.