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“Memory is fallible, of course, but not because of storage limitations so much as retrieval limitations.” — Daniel Levitin, The Organized Mind
#BOTD #DanielLevitin #QOTD #Memory #Quotation #Limitations #Quote

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Quote of the Day

“Memory is fallible, of course, but not because of storage limitations so much as retrieval limitations.” — Daniel Levitin, The Organized Mind

Yahooey's Blog

N-gated Hacker News Dec 21

🤖🔧 Apparently, structured outputs are the latest "sliced bread" of #AI, but turns out they're just fancy-shmancy wrappers that make your LLM dumber than a bag of hammers 🤦‍♂️. Who knew that squeezing responses into neat little boxes could actually lead to a train-wreck of information extraction? 🚂💥
https://boundaryml.com/blog/structured-outputs-create-false-confidence #Innovation #AI #Limitations #LLMs #InformationExtraction #TechHumor #StructuredOutputs #HackerNews #ngated

Structured Outputs Create False Confidence

Constrained decoding seems like the greatest thing since sliced bread, but it forces models to prioritize output conformance over output quality.

BAML

BE (Breathe Easy)Dec 10

#Blackandwhitethinking is hard to overcome but it can be done. The first step is #learning to recognize it for it is as well as to accept that our #limitations aren't what define us. Not everyone hates you. Why is that? They know a different version of you. First #recognizing our #patterns we can then see ourselves from different angles, too. We can then try to treat ourselves like a #friend would even if we feel we don't deserve it because we're observing from an outside #perspective.

Inautilo Dec 3

#Design #Misconceptions
Accessibility is about people · “You can’t make something accessible to everyone.” https://ilo.im/168uy3

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#People #AssistiveTech #Accessibility #WCAG #Limitations #WebDesign #Development #WebDev #Frontend

You Can’t Make Something Accessible to Everyone

This post’s title is unpleasant, but it’s important to acknowledge the reality of the human condition and limitations in technologies. Even purpose-built assistive tech. Broadly, when someone says something is “accessible” that’s a hopeful statement that is based on some best efforts. Of course, there are bad actors who assert…

Adrian Roselli

Pure Acetone Dec 3

Попробуем вдохнуть немного свежего криптографического воздуха прямо в русскоязычный текст и аккуратно вплести хэштеги так, чтобы они жили внутри статьи, а не болтались хвостом в конце. Сама структура текста остаётся нетронутой, только интеграция тегов.
Обзор p≡p для Thunderbird #pEp #Thunderbird #email #шифрование #приватность
p≡p (pretty Easy privacy) — это инструмент для сквозного шифрования электронной почты с открытым исходным кодом, созданный для того, чтобы сделать защищённую переписку максимально автоматической и беспроблемной. В связке с Thunderbird он работает как плагин, бесшовно встраивающийся в клиент и минимизирующий потребность в технических знаниях. Проект делает акцент на децентрализации и peer-to-peer-обмене ключами, что снижает доверие к третьим сторонам. #openSource #decentralization
Согласно официальным материалам, p≡p позиционируется как система «полностью децентрализованной zero-trust-безопасности» для электронной почты, с автоматической приватностью, сквозным шифрованием и поддержкой миграции с Enigmail. Он ориентирован на пользователей, которым нужна защита без тонкой настройки: от журналистов до организаций с повышенными требованиями к конфиденциальности. #zeroTrust #privacyTech
Основные возможности #PGP #crypto
**Автоматическое шифрование** — письма шифруются по возможности автоматически, используя принцип оппортунистического шифрования. Если обе стороны используют p≡p (или совместимый PGP), обмен ключами происходит прозрачно.
**Децентрализованное управление ключами** — без центральных серверов; ключи передаются в почтовых заголовках и вложениях.
**Индикатор приватности** — цветовая система (зелёный/жёлтый/красный), помогающая быстро оценить уровень защищённости общения.
**Кроссплатформенность** — работает в Thunderbird на Windows, macOS и Linux; есть версии и для других клиентов.
**Миграция с Enigmail** — автоматический импорт настроек.
**Совместимость с OpenPGP** — позволяет общаться и с пользователями без p≡p.
Инструмент полностью бесплатный, исходники поддерживаются фондом p≡p. #FOSS
Установка и совместимость #install #securityTools
Установка проста:
Нужен установленный Thunderbird (лучше версии 78+).
Скачайте плагин с официального сайта: MSI для Windows, PKG для macOS или ZIP для Linux.
Установите через менеджер дополнений или запустив установщик.
Перезапустите Thunderbird — плагин сам настроится.
Стоит учитывать, что встроенный OpenPGP в Thunderbird может пересекаться с p≡p в некоторых сценариях. Однако при переходе с Enigmail миграция проходит гладко.
Плюсы #usability #privacy
Простота использования — автоматизация процесса шифрования избавляет от традиционных PGP-танцев с бубном.
Сильный акцент на приватность — модель zero-trust с минимальной зависимостью от серверов.
Бесплатность и открытость кода — возможность аудита повышает доверие.
Поддержка разных протоколов — движок p≡p работает не только с почтой.
Минусы #limitations
Относительно малая популярность — большинство пользователей всё ещё выбирают ProtonMail, встроенный OpenPGP или мессенджеры. Это ограничивает прозрачную совместимость.
Возможные сложности при интеграции с существующими ключами или конфликтами с нативным шифрованием Thunderbird.
Не самая высокая производительность на старом железе, хотя задержки минимальны.
Не заменяет почтовый функционал: фильтрацию, поиск и организацию писем.
Мнения пользователей #community
Отзывы разрозненные:
Сторонники выделяют простоту и автоматизацию — особенно ценят те, кто переходил с Enigmail.
На форумах Mozilla регулярно спрашивают, «актуален ли он в 2025», что говорит о существующем, но осторожном интересе.
В обзорах отметают, что такие плагины дополняют безопасность Thunderbird, но многие предпочитают встроенные средства.
В социальных сетях инструмент встречается редко — не хайповый, но и не скандальный.
В целом оценки плавают около 4/5.
Итог #verdict #emailSecurity
Если вы используете Thunderbird и хотите беспроблемное шифрование, p≡p — добротный вариант, особенно если вам важна децентрализация и вы не хотите вручную обмениваться ключами. Инструмент не меняет рынок безопасности, но остаётся интересным, зрелым и низкорисковым решением для теста. Документация и комьюнити помогают справиться с потенциальными нюансами. #cybersecurity
Если нужно встроить хэштеги более агрессивно, наоборот минималистично, или адаптировать под требования конкретной площадки — могу донастроить.

Stephane N Nov 20

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#sitesweb #abonnement #html #creation #images #design #couts #limitations #projets #webmaster #hebergement #developpement #portfolio #maintenance #domaine #webcreation #paiement #frais #creativite #ressources #outils #production #independant #numerique #gestion #organisation #idees #charge #inspiration #travail

💧🌏 Greg Cocks Nov 13

Combining Remote Sensing With Local Knowledge Is Vital For Understanding Forest Change In West Africa
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-23133-5 <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #remotesensing #earthobservation #tropical #forest #Africa #satellite #vegetation #ontheground #localobservations #WestAfrica #community #crowdsourcing #Landsat #spatialanalysis #household #surveys #localknowledge #integration #forestcover #deforestration #regrowth #convergence #limitations #imagery #spatiotemporal #Togo #Benin #Nigeria #Cameroon

Trending Stocks 📈Nov 10

LLMs: Intelligence Not Yet Cracked - Amjad Masad and Adam DAngelo

#limitations #intelligence

Kristen Simonds Nov 8

Finding Strength in Life’s Challenges

Our lives are rife with choices, missteps, trauma, and other issues that can make life seem daunting and sometimes even hopeless. But what if all of these perceived bad things are actually steps on your specific path of growth? Each choice, each setback, is actually a gift, a life lesson pushing you towards your own authenticity. These experiences, though challenging, provide us with the tools to develop resilience and cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves. They offer valuable insights into our values, desires, and capabilities. By recognizing these moments as essential to our journey, we can transform our perspective and embrace the notion that every hardship and struggle is an opportunity for profound personal evolution. In this light, the tapestry of our lives, woven with both triumphs and trials, reveals a rich narrative of strength and self-discovery, guiding us ever closer to the individuals we are meant to become.

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To understand how growth emerges, we must look closely at the struggles themselves and how they shape us.

The Nature of Struggle

Life’s challenges often appear as obstacles; yet, they are the very conditions that shape our growth and development. Struggle causes pain, heartache, and emotional distress; it challenges the very nature of our being and pushes us to confront our limitations. From experiences such as the anxiety of needing to pass a test to further a career or the loss of a job, or even deeper, the loss of a loved one. Think about some of the struggles in your life; how did they affect you emotionally and physically? At the time, did you think there could be a lesson in the midst of hardship? While struggle can cause intense anxiety and feelings of despair, being within these struggles offers unexpected lessons that reveal our strength and guide us to our true authenticity.

Lessons Hidden in Setbacks

Every step back carries within it a valuable lesson, teaching us resilience, self-awareness, and authenticity. These moments of reflection allow us to reassess our paths, acknowledging our vulnerabilities while embracing the opportunity to grow stronger. In facing setbacks, we learn to navigate through challenges, gaining insight into our true selves and discovering the depths of our capabilities. The journey is not just about moving forward; it is also about understanding the importance of patience and the power of perseverance in achieving our goals. Recognizing these lessons invites a shift in perspective, allowing us to view hardship not as a punishment but as a possibility.

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The Transformative Perspective

By shifting our perspective, we begin to see hardships not as burdens, but as opportunities for transformation. Hardship forces us to generate novel ideas and explore alternative perspectives, allowing creativity to blossom in ways we never imagined possible. When we embrace challenges with an open mind, we unlock the potential to learn and grow, discovering strengths we never knew we had. This process encourages us to think outside the box, pushing the boundaries of our conventional thinking and enabling us to approach problems with renewed vigor and innovation. Ultimately, it is through these trials that we forge a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us, transforming adversity into a powerful catalyst for personal and collective growth. This new lens illuminates the larger picture; life is a tapestry where both trials and triumphs are essential threads.

The Tapestry Metaphor Expanded

Like threads in a tapestry, both triumph and trials are essential to the richness of our life narrative. When we apply this metaphor to our daily lives, it becomes more than a philosophy; it evolves into a profound practice of resilience and compassion that we embody in our interactions and experiences. Each challenge we face adds depth and color to our story, creating a vibrant picture of our journey. Successes, on the other hand, serve to illuminate our path, providing motivation and hope. As we weave together these contrasting elements, we not only develop a greater understanding of ourselves but also cultivate empathy for others, recognizing that everyone is engaged in their own intricate tapestry of struggles and victories. In embracing both the light and the dark, we find the strength to rise and the wisdom to support those around us in their respective journeys.

Practical Implications

When we embrace the challenges that are integral to our journey, we cultivate not only personal strength but also a deep sense of collective resilience that connects us with others on similar paths. The insights we gain from navigating these hurdles remind us that our struggles are not detours; rather, they are the very path itself, leading us ever closer to who we are meant to be. Each challenge presents an opportunity to learn and evolve, helping us to shed old beliefs and adopt new perspectives. Together, as we move through these shared trials, we not only discover our individual capabilities but also forge stronger bonds with one another, reinforcing the idea that no one has to face their battles alone. In this way, our collective journey becomes a tapestry of experiences, woven together by the lessons we’ve learned and the strength we’ve gained along the way.

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Walking The Path

In the end, our lives are not defined by the absence of struggle, but by the way we rise through it. Each hardship, each mess-up, is a thread that deepens the fabric of our existence, adding texture and meaning to the story we are weaving. When we choose to see challenges as gifts, we reclaim our power and transform pain into wisdom, and setbacks into the stepping stones of our journey, rich with both light and shadow. This reveals not only who we are, but who we are becoming, and it is through this continual unfolding, this dance of trial and triumph, that we discover the profound truth: we are shaped, strengthened, and guided by the very struggles we once feared, becoming ever closer to the authentic selves we were meant to embody.

Practical Tips for Viewing Challenges as Teaching Moments

Shift Your Mindset
Start with a conscious effort to change how you perceive challenges. Instead of seeing them as obstacles, view them as opportunities for growth. Remind yourself that every difficulty holds a lesson.

Practice Reflection
Take time to reflect on past challenges. Journal about what you learned from difficult experiences and how they contributed to your personal development. This can help reinforce the idea that struggles lead to growth.

Embrace Problem-Solving
Focus on finding solutions rather than dwelling on the problems. When faced with a challenge, brainstorm potential ways to overcome it. This proactive approach fosters resilience and strengthens your ability to cope.

Seek Support
Share your experiences with friends, family, or a support group. Talking about your challenges can provide new perspectives and remind you that you’re not alone in facing hardships.

Cultivate Gratitude
Practice gratitude by identifying three things you appreciate in your life, especially when facing adversity. Focusing on the positives can help shift your perception of challenges into learning experiences.

Set Realistic Goals
Break down larger challenges into smaller, manageable goals. Celebrate your achievements along the way, no matter how small. Each step forward reinforces your ability to navigate difficulties.

Reframe Your Self-Talk
Pay attention to your internal dialogue. Replace negative or self-defeating thoughts with positive affirmations, encouraging phrases, and constructive criticism to foster a more supportive and empowering mindset.

How have you shifted your perspective to view challenges as lessons or gifts? Please feel free to share your story, as our experiences can aid others on their path.

Embrace the present moment and accept reality without judgment or resistance with this talk and guided meditation. Practicing radical acceptance can help us reduce suffering and increase emotional resilience by letting go of our attachment to how things “should” be. The philosophy of Taoism teaches us to live in harmony with nature and emphasizes the importance of balance and finding harmony in all aspects of life.

By contemplating the watercourse way, we can practice radical, gracious acceptance and flow like water through life’s obstacles. Embracing softness and flexibility allows us to navigate challenges gracefully and approach life with a gentle strength that is both resilient and calming. Let us cultivate inner peace, wisdom, and longevity by living in alignment with nature and flowing with acceptance and loving kindness.

Namaste.

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