How I use AI
Techniques I use every day to get more out of AI tools: give context, iterate, let the AI interview you, and a dozen other habits that separate people who get a lot from AI from people who don't.
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Custom statistics for Anki flashcard reviews
How to export your Anki review history and analyze it with pandas to get custom statistics like median session length, seconds per card, and more.
College textbook scams
College textbooks aren't just books any more - they're a wrapper for a bundle of services for the buyer and the professor
Debits and Credits
Debits and credits are easy to understand
Building AGI Using Language Models
Summary of an excellent article about Artificial General Intelligence
Reading epub files
The best ePub readers
Monty Hall Problem
An intuitive explanation of the Monty Hall Problem
Central Bank Digital Currencies: A common misunderstanding
If you're living in 2021, and think you already have digital dollars or pounds, you're probably wrong.
Learning Python for Data Analysis
Short, suggested curriculum based on a couple of books. For someone tech-savvy but with no programming background.
Finding a technical co-founder
Generic advice for finding a technical co-founder
Learning about Machine Learning
A short list of great books/courses for engineers who want to learn about machine learning
Converting a server-rendered Python app into a single page Progressive Web App
My experience translating a very simple server-rendered app into a front-end-only PWA
Persistent State in Vue/Svelte NativeScript apps
Alternatives for keeping state in NativeScript apps, that persists after an app is quit and reloaded.
Quick Add for Monica CRM: A simple app I developed
I recently started using Monica CRM, and developed this app to make it easier to add new contacts from my phone.
How to learn Chinese
Occasionally, people tell me they want to learn Chinese, and want some tips. Here they are.
Excel best practices for financial models
Simple things that will make your spreadsheets easier to understand, easier to maintain, and less likely to have errors.
How to transform capability growth into compensation
Thoughts about ensuring your compensation goes up along with your contribution.
Teaching your toddler maths
A simple web app to help you teach your toddler to get an intuitive grasp of numbers.
Books about OKRs
Useful books for people implementing OKRs in their business, or for anyone who wants to focus on what matters
Books for product managers
A list of things product managers should know how to do, along with some book recommendations.