The Archive · 2013 — Now
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522 essays in the archive · 13 languages · 55 categories
Why You Shouldn't Believe the Hype About the TreasuryDirect Website Being Outdated
While critics mock TreasuryDirect's design, 90% of users rate it excellent or good—and 4 million funded accounts prove functionality beats aesthetics.
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Connecting the dots: "The future of work with AI" and GPT 4 technical paper
I deep dive into GPT-4's technical paper to uncover the risks OpenAI is tracking—from emergent agentic behavior to power-seeking—as Microsoft rapidly integrates AI across Office 365.
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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No. 05Expats in the USSVB bonuses, Oprah, GSIB, seeking alpha: Following SVB collapse news using Google trends
No. 06GoogleUS or China: who is leading in AI research?
No. 07LeadershipHow much time should managers spend in meetings?
No. 08Greater China2022 letter from Dan Wang - a Good Read
No. 09Living in the USLiving in Foster City, California: discover the pros and cons
No. 10Expats in the USThe Pros and Cons of Choosing a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP): A Guide for Expats in the US
No. 11US Personal financeTreasury bill: you can earn more than 4.5% APY without state/local tax today
No. 12Driving in the USThe Comprehensive Guide to Cars in the US for Expats
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