The UX of LEGO Interface Panels
Two LEGO appearances in today's issue, that's a first. This delightful primer on interface design is detailed and well-researched. I've often thought it would be fun to design part of a car dashboard, but now maybe I'll try my hand at a LEGO interface. - Calvin
The answer to this question was written in essay format by one of the newest AI models, GPT-3. This model is basically designed to be able to manipulate language in a way that makes it difficult to distinguish what it writes from something a human would write. It is designed to be helpful, but of course the real-world implications of something this powerful are also scary.
This essay is surprisingly mean, but I love it. Favorite quote:
I think it is a terrible accident that humans have consciousness.
- Calvin
How knitters got knotted in a purity spiral
I'm deeply concerned about the prevalence of these "purity spirals" in our tribal, social media infused times. Everything becomes a religious contest... politics, lock downs, sports. -Brian
Fun and a little frustrating. A good game to play when you need to jump start your brain. Thanks Matt W for reminding me this exists. And yeah it's not science but I didn't know where to put it, OK? - Calvin
Lego Hidden Side is like a tiny AR Ghostbusters escape room
There's a good chance I'm buying myself one of these new kits when they're released in August. - Calvin
Google’s Manual Interventions in Search Results - Mike Wacker
I want google out of my life. But I also love gmail. What the heck? -Brian
A particular quote from Peter Parker's uncle comes to mind... - Calvin
The Amazon Is on Fire, but Earth Has Plenty of Oxygen
Great article that gives a new insight about how the oxygen - co2 cycle works and what really hurts it. -Brian
I'd add that you shouldn't let the title deceive you. This isn't some opinion piece about how we shouldn't care so much about the destruction in the Amazon; it's compelling science mixed with a clear warning against our "heedless combustion" of life. - Calvin
Lego Hidden Side is like a tiny AR Ghostbusters escape room
There's a good chance I'm buying myself one of these new kits when they're released in August. - Calvin