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My WTF. Edition Two. (Aug 5, 2024 - Aug 9, 2024)

My Weekly Timeline Feed (My WTF), where I dive into the stories and events that grabbed my attention. Think of it like a quirky twist on "you are what you eat" – but instead, it's "you are what you read," and those juicy tidbits of the present shape our future.

In each edition, I'll focus on how the future is unfolding and what today’s events mean for tomorrow. Sure, my day job is all about allocating resources to seize opportunities, but my true passion lies in deciphering current events to find solutions for future challenges. So buckle up and join me on this journey – who knows what WTF moments we’ll uncover together!

Building a Home Supercomputer for LLaMA 3.1: Because Who Needs a House Anyway?

Mark Zuckerberg, is gracing the podcast circuit to extol the virtues of open-source LLMs and Facebook's noble quest to democratize AI. Color me impressed – they've actually released this highly valuable intellectual property into the wild. My initial reaction? A rush of excitement, a mad dash to spin up a machine and explore this cutting-edge model firsthand.

The Future of Work and Reward: From Material Possessions to Intellectual and Experiential Riches

The world is on the cusp of a technological revolution. Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cheap energy, and robotic automation are poised to reshape our economic landscape and redefine the very meaning of luxury. As Chamath Palihapitiya astutely observes, the traditional markers of luxury, such as expensive cars, watches, and handbags, are losing their exclusivity in a world where technology democratizes access to high-quality goods. In this new era, luxury is evolving, transitioning from material possessions to intellectual and experiential riches, driven by a pursuit of knowledge, ideas, and meaningful connections.