Category: Quick Takes
My quick thoughts on interesting things happening that you and I like. Written by me and released sporadically as time and content happen.
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How Microsoft Snatched Sam Altman from OpenAI and What It Means for the Future of AI
In a dramatic twist of fate, Sam Altman, the former boss of OpenAI, was kicked out of his seat by a rebellious board on Friday. But he didn’t stay jobless…
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Massive asteroid bigger than the biggest thing you can think of is going to skim by Earth
I love headlines like this. If someone were to just read the headline, you would think that you could stand in your backyard and watch the asteroid pass by Earth.…
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Always look for the people doing good
I came across this story and was intrigued by how helpful people can be at any time. During the interstate lockdown in Virginia, a truck driver fixed for a neighboring…
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Eye Twitching
I found this NY Times article about eye twitching to be very informational. My eye twitches occasionally, but I just figure it is because I am looking at a screen…
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Nonstandard McDonald’s
I discovered an amazing Twitter account that documents McDonald’s that aren’t the cookie cutter type business. From weird statues to fancy arches, this account is a great follow! https://twitter.com/nonstandardmcd?s=11
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Burberry commercial
This commercial for Burberry is so odd and somehow riveting. When I think of having the superhuman ability to fly, I have always had this in mind more so than…
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How finger counting gives away your nationality
> Many people around the world learn to count on their fingers, but we don’t all do it in the same way. Could there be a better method? I was…