Observing and understanding the strange quirks of individuals and crowds What makes humans truly “human” - not perfectly logical machines, but complex beings whose decisions are shaped by psychology, social context, and evolutionary history? By understanding human quirks, we can design better systems that work with human nature rather than against it.
Every now and then I like to read about the advice of others who’ve succeeded in their field. Here’s a few that I personally found to be enlightening and practical. Patrick Collison: Go deep on things. Become an expert. In particular, try to go deep on multiple things. (To varying degrees, I tried to go deep on languages, programming, writing, physics, math. Some of those stuck more than others.) One of the main things you should try to achieve by age 20 is some sense for which kinds of things you enjoy doing. This probably won’t change a lot throughout your life and so you should try to discover the shape of that space as quickly as you can. ...
This week, I wanted to organize my thoughts about AI-generated content (AIGC) and creativity-related products from the past few months. Rather than focusing solely on my own projects, I’d like to explore the foundational aspects of AI product design, interspersing examples from my recent work. First, I want to emphasize that technology is merely a tool intended to better serve business needs. If it doesn’t significantly improve efficiency, traditional methods may be more appropriate. Second, despite the many imaginative possibilities of current technology, applications should ultimately be guided by user needs. Finally, AI technologies and markets evolve rapidly, making predictions difficult to validate, but exploring content understanding and generation remains an intriguing challenge. ...
Exploring the evolution of technology and its impact on society Understanding the past is crucial for shaping the future. By studying the evolution of technology, from early computing to modern AI systems, we can better understand how technological innovations have transformed society and anticipate future developments. This theme explores key technological milestones, their societal impacts, and the lessons we can learn from them.