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:Interesting Slant in News HeadlinesHere’s a “glass is half full” headline t…Current_EventsOh, No.…
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:A little board-gaming for Labor Day.PersonalBook geyser. My latest #Blender3D practice.In a peaceful grassy setting, a geyser o…AestheticsStill in her make-up from her scene as Marley's ghost,…
I have a daughter who does things. Here’s what she’ll be starting on next week. @frontporchtheatricals Similar:Delightful #steampunk #neovictorian control panel. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #aesth…One of many steampunk control panels I’v…AestheticsMy simulation project does not require me to master medieval daub and wattle architecture….My simulation project does not require m…AestheticsThe Inner Light (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch,…
Basic details for #medievalyork city walls for a forthcoming scholarly theatrical project. #mysteryplay #blender3d Not aiming for architectural accuracy, just background details. Similar:Making sidewalks to go with the buildings. Tedious but will save time later. #blender3d #m…PersonalI'm having scads of fun designing #steampunk control panels. #blender3d #blender3dart…AestheticsOn the way to the theater for the show!…
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:Another 10 sq cm of details for a #steampunk control panel. Just background eye candy, not…AestheticsTop 8 events not to miss in DecemberMy daughter Carolyn appears as Young Est…CultureThere are many Star Wars references in Dani Girl, so…
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:#Blender3D practice: #Steampunk control panel #trimsheethttps://youtu.be/4j7qAzaDg3w …AestheticsCarolyn appears as homeschooled teenager "Carolyn." Free holiday show Tuesday…
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:Merchant of Venice Part 2 live, now! #PPTPlaytimeDramaFriday night. What am I doing? #partylikeaprofAcademiaMy big acting moment in this scene is declining a drink. #indie…
Chilling on Forbes Avenue with a small friend. Similar:I regularly teach Uncle Tom's Cabin, but have never seen it before. BooksOut for a walk and saw this. I hope you are having a nice day.Out for a walk and saw this. I hope you …AestheticsTrimsheets baked with greebly texture goodness add eye-pleasing woodgrain &…
#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:The School of Humanities honors me and my colleagues @mikearnzen and Dan Martino as we com…The School of Humanities honors me and m…PersonalWooden document holders. Pretty routine, but practice is practice.…
The daughter is in “Very Berry Dead,” a new play which opens this Friday and runs for two weekends in Pittsburgh. Similar:The Language of Gender ViolenceOppressors deny their own agency and deh…CultureShrek Image Mashup (Musical Theatre Promo)Hey, Tony. See this photo of Shrek? H…AestheticsRepublican National Convention: Scrutiny of Melania Trump’s speech follows plagiarism alle…As a…
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:For God's sake John, sit down!CultureDon't Help Your Kids With Their HomeworkGreater parental involvement in school (…AcademiaStar Wars: The Last Jedi abuse blamed on Russian trolls and 'political agendas'More than…
So important to be teaching research skills and critical thinking at a time when powerful people manipulate the public with their lies. Similar:The YouTubers who blew the whistle on an anti-vax plotWhile rational minds worry about the imp…Current_EventsA fleet of drones performs a light show in Ireland for St. Patrick's Day. I can’t help thinking…
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:TWEEN GIRL: "What's a tribble?"TWEEN GIRL: “What’s a tribble?” MY GE…PersonalDress Rehearsal for "My Son Pinocchio"My wife, daughter, and I waiting to star…AmusingUnmarked assignments. Major drafts came in over the weekend so I lost some ground but I kn…PersonalThinking about the new semester vs. Creating submission slots in…
The daughter is performing now Twin Lakes Park. Similar:The Big Boy GraveyardOn road trips in my youth, watching the …AmusingFaculty/staff orientation begins @setonhilluniversity PersonalThe exposition officer needs instant access to a pencil case, logbook and mission-critical…AestheticsSupport the arts in your community! I’m here for the daughter and the rest of the cast. @j…Support the arts in…
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