I worked on LLMs, and now I got opinions. Today, let’s talk about when LLMs make mistakes. On AI Slop You’ve already heard of LLM mistakes, because you’ve seen them in the news. […] LLMs could be used to summarize sources. Something that’s fairly obvious in my journal club is that many researchers are…
How can you tell if a space alien is a friend or an enemy? One spaceman has that decision to make in Tom Godwin’s “Cry from a Far Planet.” Listen to Dennis Jerz read the science fiction classic to discover the answer. Similar:Rest assured, there will soon be enough Rey toys to monetize the imaginations…
Today’s #blender3d modeling, inspired by a satellite photo courtesy of Google Maps. (I’m not aiming for architectural perfection, but with each try I’m definitely leveling up.) #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Dear students, no need to apologize for anything unless…AwesomeA Conversation with Dennis Jerz, Actor — WAOB Audio Theatrehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU6vs0ZB…DramaIn June 2021 I roughed out the proportions and deck…
I have a daughter who does things. Here’s what she’ll be starting on next week. @frontporchtheatricals Similar:What’s Wrong With Being From the South? Just Ask an Academic in the NorthAs an American studying in Toronto durin…AcademiaSurprised by Mama Cass Elliott's "Different" — powerful folk-pop ballad in trippy 60's "H…I miss the convention in movies and…
Basic details for #medievalyork city walls for a forthcoming scholarly theatrical project. #mysteryplay #blender3d Not aiming for architectural accuracy, just background details. Similar:After a productive run-through of West Side Story, the girl decided to slide out from unde…AmusingHaving a rough day. But in a span of about 24 hours, three former students reached out to…
The cast of comical, quirky characters are most enjoyable. Marigold (Carolyn Jerz) is hilarious as the new age, love child who always sees the best in everybody and everything. Jerz floats, whirls, and glides across the stage. She’s delightful and believable in her role. Her presence on stage brings lightness and spreads joy. —Burgh Vivant…
Carolyn Jerz lights up the stage from her first entrance, almost literally. Dressed in bright colors and elaborately coiffed, with her face made up so pale white that it glows (think Björk meets Catherine O’Hara in Beetlejuice), Jerz imbues the role of spiritualist and yoga enthusiast Marigold with an outsider energy that is otherworldly, larger than life,…
Moments after Donald Trump was rushed to safety following a failed assassination attempt at a Saturday night rally, some of his supporters turned toward the press pen with obscenities as they fingered reporters for blame. “This is your fault!” one attendee emphatically yelled, pointing at individual journalists as he approached the fence line separating them from attendees.…
Your first attempt at a medieval gate and city walls will be your worst. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:The Big Boy GraveyardOn road trips in my youth, watching the …AmusingWorld Press Freedom Day. (Don't take the free press for granted. Journalists are not the e…PersonalThe boy plays chess with his uncle before seeing The Fantasticks.PersonalThe Scarlet…
Sold out opening night of Mamet’s Oleanna. Chilling. Gasps from the audience. Office furniture may be a bit too fancy for an untenured prof, but multiple copies of the prof’s book on the shelves was a realistic touch. Similar:I regularly teach A Raisin in the Sun but haven't seen a live production in decades. Looki……
These buildings are so much better than my first try about a month ago, and good enough for me to move on to the next step. #blender3d #blender3dart #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:The film Carolyn was in is a finalist. The screening will start soon. #48hrfilmproject Sup…PersonalSecond episode of “Electron Jones” paranormal detective audio series is up.…
Chilling on Forbes Avenue with a small friend. Similar:The Girl's Obsession with Scottish History ContinuesWife: “What did you do with your bedshee…AestheticsThe daughter looks stunning in pink. AestheticsCombined, base color, roughness and metallic passes. #Blender3d steampunk control panel. AestheticsSondra's Garden: Butterfly Release Honors Dr. Lettrich (Seton Hill University)”Every good lesson plan has a culminatin…AcademiaWhy…
#blender3d is teaching me more than I ever thought I’d need to know about roof geometry. Enjoying free WiFi in a shady courtyard downtown. Similar:From this station on the bridge, the exposition officer can relay whatever random bit of i…https://youtu.be/_E-3E7Q3LSs Get a lo…AestheticsThank you, 1993 Dennis, for documenting this low-resolution (the background image was 640x…Thank…
The daughter is in “Very Berry Dead,” a new play which opens this Friday and runs for two weekends in Pittsburgh. Similar:The Storyteller (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 1, Episode 14) A Bajoran village mystic na…Rewatching ST:DS9 O’Brien tries to we…BusinessAdventure | T.M. CampGreat story of nerdiness and discovery a…CybercultureWhy the King’s Quest demo reignited my…
The writer, director, and one of the cast members talk about the play that my daughter Carolyn is getting ready to open Friday. Tickets: https://veryberrydead.bpt.me/ Similar:I told them to put their name on both pages.I told them to put their name on both pa…AcademiaJournalism Tips: Newsworthy vs SnoozeworthyA newsworthy story is recent (rather tha…CultureMy Summer…
So important to be teaching research skills and critical thinking at a time when powerful people manipulate the public with their lies. Similar:The Storyteller (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 1, Episode 14) A Bajoran village mystic na…Rewatching ST:DS9 O’Brien tries to we…BusinessA student just booked an appointment to discuss picking up journalism as a second major.…
I used to spend time in class teaching students about how your act of choosing to link from your blog to someone else’s blog was part of the formula Google used to rank its search results. The words you picked when you crafted your hyperlink was a way of conveying or withholding value. Tagging is…
Replica of George Washington’s field camp. @fortligonier Similar:When we play Star Trek Monopoly, I am the Captain’s chair. GamesWho's ready for some free outdoor Hamlet?PersonalMy son showed me #PacificRim.My son showed me #PacificRim. Liked the …CybercultureOutsiders. Four sold out matinees this coming week. — Prime StageFour sold out matinees this coming week….BooksA vacation minibar story from…
The daughter is performing now Twin Lakes Park. Similar:Homeschool prom 2017PersonalA Successful Failure: The TI-99/4A Turns 40My family had one of these when I was 12…AwesomeOut & About: Stage Right holds its annual Heart of the Arts Gala Source: Out & About: Stage Right…CultureDr Jerz I think your microphone glitchedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPqnXF7A…AcademiaReady to teach another set of…
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