I was playing around with some of my favorite overhand stacks. I realized that I can do an easy stack. It started with two aces on the bottom of the deck and two aces on the top.
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An article written by Claude.ai on how LLMs solve problems.
When asked how I solved the equation 32 + 112 = 144, I provided a neat, step-by-step mathematical explanation:
- Line up the numbers by place value
- Add the digits in the ones place: 2 + 2 = 4
- Add the digits in the tens place: 3 + 1 = 4
- Add the digits in the hundreds place: 0 + 1 = 1
- Therefore, x = 144
It looked like I was demonstrating mathematical understanding. But was I being truthful about my process? Not exactly.
Continue reading “The Illusion of Understanding: How LLMs Solve Problems and What It Means for AI Intelligence”Predicting the Reversed Cards
Effect:
The performer makes a prediction and writes a number on a piece of paper, which is given to an audience member for safekeeping. A deck of cards is shuffled, and a volunteer assists in the experiment. After some seemingly random card reversals, the number of reversed cards in the deck matches the prediction exactly. This is a Bob Hummer effect and is self working.
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Nick Trost’s Subtle Card Creations Vol. 2 has a trick called the Magnetic Cards. It basically is a four ace trick that is similar to the Gemini Twins. His description of the effect: The performer and a spectator each hold a shuffled half-deck. The spectator follows the performer’s actions. They each remove a card from their half-deck. They rub it on their sleeve to “magnetize” it. Then, they replace it face up into their respective half’-decks. Each half-deck is spread to show that each “magnetic” card has attracted two aces.
Continue reading “Magnetic cards”The Vital Role of Skepticism in Scientific Progress
I recently saw a photo of a group of protesters holding signs that said “Trust the Science.” I found that was, in my opinion, a very incorrect position to take. Science is based upon being skeptical of the claims and always seeking better and better proof. So with the help of AI I wrote a page on the topic: The Vital Role of Skepticism in Scientific Progress
Midsomer: A Fine Place to Die
I am a fan of British Television. One of my favorite series is the crime drama Midsomer Murders. I got to wondering about all of the crime there.
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I was experimenting with the “cut deeper” method that I wrote about here and came up with a variation. This version has a cleaner ending but requires a bit more effort.
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These are examples of AI merging different duck species, to create new ones.
Review of Artspace AI image generator
Since I have been playing around with AI image generation using the free AI image generators that are available, I thought I would try one of the ones you pay for. Thanks to Google and Facebook, I have be inundated with ads for them. Artspace AI looked promising and offered a reasonably priced lifetime membership, so I went ahead and paided for it.
Continue reading “Review of Artspace AI image generator”AI image generation, still a ways to go.
In early 2024, AI image generation has reached a fascinating paradox. At first glance, the technology seems almost magical – capable of creating stunning, photorealistic scenes that blend reality with imagination. Take, for instance, the task of generating a hybrid classic car design: when prompted to combine a ’67 Mustang with a ’57 MGA Roadster, AI can produce images with remarkable attention to automotive detail, set against perfectly rendered mountainous backgrounds with dramatic lighting. The chrome gleams, the curves flow, and the setting sun casts just the right shadows on the cliffs.
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