The Archive · 2013 — Now
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Write to figure out what you actually think. The post is the second draft of a thought you had earlier in the day.
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What does GPT 4.0 think about Ray Dalio's thoughts on the Silicon Valley Bank situation?
I tested GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 on summarizing Ray Dalio's SVB collapse analysis—the difference in depth and detail surprised me more than I expected.
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California school dashboard - a good resource for parents
I discovered California's official School Dashboard compares every school across 6 key metrics—from test scores to suspension rates—helping parents make data-driven decisions.
SVB bonuses, Oprah, GSIB, seeking alpha: Following SVB collapse news using Google trends
I analyzed Google Trends data to uncover what Californians actually searched after SVB collapsed—and discovered surprising queries about last-minute bonuses and Oprah.
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US or China: who is leading in AI research?
No. 05LeadershipHow much time should managers spend in meetings?
No. 06Greater China2022 letter from Dan Wang - a Good Read
No. 07Living in the USLiving in Foster City, California: discover the pros and cons
No. 08Expats in the USThe Pros and Cons of Choosing a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP): A Guide for Expats in the US
No. 09US Personal financeTreasury bill: you can earn more than 4.5% APY without state/local tax today
No. 10Driving in the USThe Comprehensive Guide to Cars in the US for Expats
No. 11AIThe Truth about Text-to-Image AI Art: Our Experience with Mid Journey and Stable Diffusion
No. 12Expats in the USFSA 101: A Practical Guide for Expats in the US
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