Analyzing the exponential acceleration in AI capabilities through advances in models, chips, and compute infrastructure The three vectors of AI advancement: algorithms, hardware, and compute scaling Venture capitalist David Sacks recently argued that artificial intelligence is on track for a million-fold (1,000,000×) improvement in four years, driven by exponential advances in three areas: models/algorithms, chips, and compute infrastructure. In a podcast discussion, Sacks stated that AI models are getting "3–4× better" every year, new hardware...
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Survivor Strategy in Business: Outwit, Outplay, Outlast
How the strategic principles of a reality TV show mirror successful business practices The reality TV show Survivor is often described as a social experiment in strategy and human behavior. Stranded contestants must "outwit, outplay, outlast" each other for 39 days to win – a process that mirrors challenges in the business world. In both arenas, individuals navigate limited resources, intense competition, and the need to adapt under pressure. Many strategic principles that lead to...
The Social Network: A Geek’s Perspective
Christina and I went to see The Social Network, and I would give it a 7 out of 10. As a geek, the subject matter appealed to my interests, but you might be offended by how geeks are portrayed. If you don't consider yourself a geek, don't like social networking, or if you're a woman, there's an even better chance you won't enjoy the movie. Not all geeks are out to screw everyone over as...
Rework By Jason Fried & David Heinemeir Hansson
My notes and takeaways from the refreshingly contrarian business wisdom of Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson of Basecamp I had a very productive day today and am happy to say I got through reading Rework which I really enjoyed. Below are my notes from the book. If you're tired of the same old business advice that feels disconnected from reality, Rework offers a refreshing alternative. Written...
Inside Cisco Headquarters
Telepresence and the Future of Communication I went to Cisco's headquarters yesterday in San Jose for a CMMA event to talk about what they are doing with their communications. We met with Margaret Smith Cisco's Collaboration Specialist and Abby Smith Cisco's Director of Employee Communications. Below are my notes from the visit. News@Cisco is their media portal Single site for Cisco Community and Social Media Newsroom.cisco.com 350+ RSS Feeds Where the public can go to...
The Google Story in 2 Minutes
How two Stanford students revolutionized the internet and built one of the most influential companies in the world The Googleplex in Mountain View, California, headquarters of one of the world's most valuable companies It's hard to imagine the internet without Google. From searching for recipes to navigating unfamiliar streets, from managing our emails to watching videos, Google's products have become so deeply integrated into our daily lives that they've fundamentally changed how we interact with...




