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Nike by Phil Schiller – The job is not done until the job is done

 

  1.  Our business is change.
  2. We’re on offense. All the time.
  3. Perfect results count — not a perfect process. Break the rules: fight the law.
  4. This is as much about battle as about business.
  5. Assume nothing. Make sure people keep their promises. Push yourselves push others. Stretch the possible.
  6. Live off the land.
  7. Your job isn’t done until the job is done.
  8. Dangers
    Bureaucracy
    Personal ambition
    Energy takers vs. energy givers
    Knowing our weaknesses
    Don’t get too many things on the platter
  9. It won’t be pretty.
  10. If we do the right things we’ll make money damn near automatic.

How Good Is ChatGPT at Coding, Really?

https://spectrum.ieee.org/chatgpt-for-coding

 

ChatGPT has not been exposed yet to new problems and solutions. It lacks the critical thinking skills of a human and can only address problems it has previously encountered. This could explain why it is so much better at addressing older coding problems than newer ones.

 

“ChatGPT may generate incorrect code because it does not understand the meaning of algorithm problems, thus, simple error feedback information is not enough,”

Inside the Health Crisis of a Texas Bitcoin Town

https://time.com/6982015/bitcoin-mining-texas-health

 

This study explores the adverse effects of a Bitcoin mining facility on the health and environment of Granbury, Texas. Residents report significant disturbances due to noise pollution, resulting in sever vascular circulatory issues, migraines, sleep issues, and a decrease in local wildlife. Despite efforts to mitigate noise through sound barriers, the community continues to experience reduced quality of life. The rapid expansion of Bitcoin mining in Texas, driven by favorable political conditions, underscores the need for regulatory measures to balance economic benefits with community well-being.

Magnific.ai Relight – change the entire lighting of a scene

 

It’s a new Magnific spell that allows you to change the entire lighting of a scene and, optionally, the background with just:

1/ A prompt OR
2/ A reference image OR
3/ A light map (drawing your own lights)

 

https://magnific.ai/

 

https://x.com/javilopen/status/1805274155065176489

 

Become a Master Negotiator Using These 7 Practical Negotiation Techniques

https://www.readtheprofile.com/p/negotiation-techniques

 

  • Discover the other person’s need
  • Get to ‘no’ fast
  • Practice ‘mirroring’ and ‘labeling’
  • Lead your counterpart to your desired destination
  • Appeal to your counterpart’s emotions
  • Maintain emotional control using the ‘Late Night FM DJ voice’
  • Let your counterpart give you the answers to the test

 

 

Bonus video

Sun cone angle (angular diameter) as perceived by earth viewers

Also see:

https://www.pixelsham.com/2020/08/01/solid-angle-measures/

 

The cone angle of the sun refers to the angular diameter of the sun as observed from Earth, which is related to the apparent size of the sun in the sky.

 

The angular diameter of the sun, or the cone angle of the sunlight as perceived from Earth, is approximately 0.53 degrees on average. This value can vary slightly due to the elliptical nature of Earth’s orbit around the sun, but it generally stays within a narrow range.

 

Here’s a more precise breakdown:

    • Average Angular Diameter: About 0.53 degrees (31 arcminutes)
    • Minimum Angular Diameter: Approximately 0.52 degrees (when Earth is at aphelion, the farthest point from the sun)
    • Maximum Angular Diameter: Approximately 0.54 degrees (when Earth is at perihelion, the closest point to the sun)

 

This angular diameter remains relatively constant throughout the day because the sun’s distance from Earth does not change significantly over a single day.

To summarize, the cone angle of the sun’s light, or its angular diameter, is typically around 0.53 degrees, regardless of the time of day.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angular_diameter

 

 

 

 

OpenGlass – Open Source Smart Glasses

https://github.com/BasedHardware/OpenGlass

 

Turn any glasses into hackable smart glasses with less than $25 of off-the-shelf components. Record your life, remember people you meet, identify objects, translate text, and more.

 

Devon Stork from Asimov Press – Why Nothing Can Grow on Mars

https://www.asimov.press/p/grow-mars

 

### Environmental Challenges and Solutions

**Extreme Temperatures:**
– **Challenge:** Mars experiences drastic temperature fluctuations, often dropping below -80 degrees Fahrenheit at night.
– **Solution:** Developing advanced insulation and heating systems for greenhouses to maintain a stable temperature suitable for plant growth.

 

**High Radiation Levels:**
– **Challenge:** Mars lacks a protective magnetic field, exposing the surface to harmful cosmic radiation.
– **Solution:** Building underground or shielded habitats and greenhouses using materials that block or absorb radiation to protect both plants and humans.

 

**Lack of Liquid Water:**
– **Challenge:** Water on Mars is mostly found as ice, with very little liquid water available.
– **Solution:** Melting ice deposits using solar or nuclear energy and developing efficient water recycling systems to provide a consistent water supply for agriculture.

 

### Technological Challenges and Solutions

**Soil Quality:**
– **Challenge:** Martian soil lacks the organic nutrients necessary for plant growth and may contain toxic compounds like perchlorates.
– **Solution:** Creating artificial soil by mixing Martian regolith with organic matter from Earth and employing bioremediation techniques to neutralize toxins.

 

**Atmospheric Conditions:**
– **Challenge:** Mars’ thin atmosphere is composed mainly of carbon dioxide, with very low pressure.
– **Solution:** Utilizing pressurized greenhouses enriched with oxygen and maintaining an Earth-like atmosphere to support plant respiration and growth.

 

**Energy Supply:**
– **Challenge:** Providing a reliable and sufficient energy source for all agricultural and habitat needs.
– **Solution:** Harnessing solar energy through large solar panel arrays and exploring nuclear energy options for continuous power supply.

 

### Legal Challenges and Solutions

**Space Treaties and Regulations:**
– **Challenge:** Current international space law, primarily governed by the Outer Space Treaty, lacks detailed regulations on the use of extraterrestrial resources.
– **Solution:** Developing new international agreements and frameworks to address resource use, property rights, and environmental protection on Mars.

 

**Property Rights:**
– **Challenge:** Establishing clear property rights for land and resources on Mars to prevent conflicts and ensure fair usage.
– **Solution:** Creating an international governing body to manage and regulate the allocation of Martian land and resources.

 

**Environmental Protection:**
– **Challenge:** Ensuring that Mars’ environment is not irreparably damaged by human activities.
– **Solution:** Implementing strict environmental guidelines and sustainability practices to minimize the ecological footprint of Mars colonization.

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