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pthreads commented on Computer Vision: Algorithms and Applications, 2nd ed szeliski.org/Book/... · Posted by u/ibobev

lacoolj · 5 months ago

This is great, but why is it posted here like it's new? This is from 2022

pthreads · 5 months ago

It is a good thing that links to useful resources like these are reposted every now and then. For many, like myself, this could be the first time seeing it. Perhaps a date tag would add some clarity for those who have already see it.

pthreads commented on The rise of AI as a threat to the S&P 500 [pdf] autonomy.work/wp-content/... · Posted by u/seangrvs

mansoor_ · 8 months ago

If the contents of the PDF were any more vague, it could be replaced by whitespace.

pthreads · 8 months ago

Nice! This comment has the potential to become the next "If my grandmother had wheels, she would have been a bike."

pthreads commented on Deep Learning with Jax manning.com/books/deep-le... · Posted by u/teleforce

xmaayy · a year ago

More of a meta-question; I'd love to know if people do self-directed learning more frequently, or if they follow through full (or partial) textbooks to learn concepts they're interested in. I have a hard time going through full books, but I have no doubt this leads to gaps in knowledge that someone following a textbook would not have.

pthreads · a year ago

I do both. In my case textbooks are to fill theoretical needs/gaps. I go through full books in some cases and in others it is not feasible based on various factors (difficulty of subject, need, content, 500+ pages etc.) I find that some of the newer textbooks give a helpful flowchart of chapters so one can choose their "adventure" based on interest or the curriculum needs (of an instructor).

On occasions I abandon reading after a chapter or two if I don't think it serves my needs or the subject matter is too difficult for me. In the latter case I may try to look for an alternative or come back to it once I have gained pre-requisite knowledge.

pthreads commented on I am using AI to drop hats outside my window onto New Yorkers dropofahat.zone/... · Posted by u/jimhi

op00to · 2 years ago

What, like a toupee?

pthreads · 2 years ago

Most underrated comment!

Also, this would be contrary to GP's comment - it would be the right reason. Imagine if a bald person is walking by and a toupee happens to fall on their head and they can see themselves in a window reflection of a toupee shop that just so happens to be there.

Use some ML/AI to choose the right fit, style, hair color etc., the drop orientation, and angle. Throw in some ChatGTP integration to suggest using scalp glue. Combined with OP's marking skills they will be in business in no time!

pthreads commented on Chechnya bans music outside the range of 80-116 beats per minute smithsonianmag.com/smart-... · Posted by u/anigbrowl

well_actulily · 2 years ago

Believe it or not, jail.

pthreads · 2 years ago

Undercook, overcook.

pthreads commented on 2023 ACM Turing Prize awarded to Avi Wigderson awards.acm.org/about/2023... · Posted by u/nanna

myth_drannon · 2 years ago

I looked at the book and it's more for graduate-advanced undergrad students.

Can someone recommend a more basic book on the topic of computation for someone with a rusty comp-sci/math undergrad background?

pthreads · 2 years ago

Try What Can be Computed by John MacCormick :

https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691170664/wh...

pthreads commented on 2023 ACM Turing Prize awarded to Avi Wigderson awards.acm.org/about/2023... · Posted by u/nanna

pthreads · 2 years ago

Just picked up Wigderson's book and I am liking it so far :

https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691189130/ma...

pthreads commented on How Network Processors Work barrgroup.com/embedded-sy... · Posted by u/ankitg12

pthreads · 3 years ago

Looks like this article is from 2000. Perhaps the post title needs to be updated?

pthreads commented on Building a new ZX Spectrum from all new parts lostretrotapes.com/buildi... · Posted by u/mariuz

rzzzt · 3 years ago

Replacements do exist both for the membrane as well as the rubber keys on top. The author lists it in the parts page under "Misc": https://www.lostretrotapes.com/zx-spectrum-issue-3b-parts-li...

pthreads · 3 years ago

Thank you. I must have scrolled past it the first time around.

pthreads commented on Building a new ZX Spectrum from all new parts lostretrotapes.com/buildi... · Posted by u/mariuz

pthreads · 3 years ago

Loved it! I couldn't find any info on the case and keyboard though. Did he just reuse an old one? They did look to be in mint condition. No mention of those in the video either (or maybe I just missed it as I was skipping over some sections).