Paul Edwin

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Lead Developer at Scott Logic, UK-based software consultancy
Scott Logichttps://www.scottlogic.com/
Blog posts (pending)https://pedwin-scottlogic.github.io/blog/pedwin-scottlogic/
Personal (may contain swears and beer)https://mastodon.beer/@paul_edwin
Paul EdwinMar 13, 2025
Ars TechnicaMar 12, 2025
Large study shows drinking alcohol is good for your cholesterol levels
There are many risks from drinking, but high cholesterol doesn't seem to be one.
https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/03/large-study-shows-drinking-alcohol-is-good-for-your-cholesterol-levels/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Large study shows drinking alcohol is good for your cholesterol levels

There are many risks from drinking, but high cholesterol doesn’t seem to be one.

Ars Technica
Paul EdwinMar 13, 2025

Beyond the Hype: Is architecture for AI even necessary?
https://blog.scottlogic.com/2025/03/13/beyond-the-hype-is-architecture-for-ai-even-necessary.html

#GenAI #ScottLogic #architecture #podcast #AI

Beyond the Hype: Is architecture for AI even necessary?

In this episode, I'm joined by colleagues Jess McEvoy and James Heward, and Atom Bank's Head of AI and Data Science, Russell Collingham, to explore the transformative impact of generative AI and the critical role of architecture in ensuring sustainable and scalable implementations.

Scott Logic
Paul EdwinMar 9, 2025

Imposter Syndrome: A Workplace Responsibility, Not an Individual Burden
https://blog.scottlogic.com/2025/03/07/Imposter-Syndrome-A-Workplace-Responsibility-Not-an-Individual-Burden.html

#ScottLogic

Imposter Syndrome: A Workplace Responsibility, Not an Individual Burden

Imposter Syndrome is a sector-wide problem and employers should be taking action to create an environment that works against it, not putting the problem back on the under-represented groups that feel it to solve. In this blog post I suggest some actions for the workplace to take in tackling imposter syndrome.

Scott Logic
Paul EdwinMar 6, 2025

LLMs Don’t Know What They Don’t Know—And That’s a Problem
https://blog.scottlogic.com/2025/03/06/llms-dont-know-what-they-dont-know-and-thats-a-problem.html

#ScottLogic #AI #LLM #ArtificialIntelligence

LLMs Don’t Know What They Don’t Know—And That’s a Problem

LLMs are not just limited by hallucinations—they fundamentally lack awareness of their own capabilities, making them overconfident in executing tasks they don’t fully understand. While “vibe coding” embraces AI’s ability to generate quick solutions, true progress lies in models that can acknowledge ambiguity, seek clarification, and recognise when they are out of their depth.

Scott Logic
Paul EdwinFeb 25, 2025
nixCraft 🐧Feb 22, 2025
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Paul EdwinFeb 4, 2025
Ólafur WaageJan 31, 2025

Programming languages: "We are just a way to operate computers in a way that makes sense to humans."

Programming languages [takes a big joint hit]: "What if there were 5 kinds of nothingness?"

Paul EdwinJan 30, 2025
Show threadBen CurthoysJan 30, 2025
@TheDefiant604 @Unixbigot You might be as excited as I am about https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/blog/javascript-temporal-is-coming/
JavaScript Temporal is coming | MDN Blog

A new way to handle dates and times is being added to JavaScript. Let's take a look at Temporal, what problems it solves, the current state, and what you'll find in the new documentation about it on MDN.

MDN Web Docs
Paul EdwinJan 13, 2025
MastodonJan 13, 2025

Today Mastodon is taking another step towards its founding ideals: independence and non-profit ownership. We're transferring ownership of key assets to a new, European not-for-profit entity, ensuring our mission remains true to a decentralised social web, not corporate control. #MastodonNonProfit

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/01/the-people-should-own-the-town-square/

The people should own the town square

It is more important than ever that the social web is not controlled by corporations. Today, Mastodon is taking another step towards its founding ideals: independence and non-profit ownership. We're transferring ownership of key assets to a new European not-for-profit entity, ensuring our mission remains true to a decentralised social web, not corporate control.

Mastodon Blog
Paul EdwinDec 17, 2024
BBC Research & DevelopmentDec 16, 2024

Rounding off the year as always with a look back at 12 months of innovation excellence!

Watch: https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/articles/2024-12-bbc-research-development-2024-highlights

BBC Research & Development - 2024 Highlights

Highlights from the last 12 months in BBC R&D.

Paul EdwinDec 15, 2024
setebosDec 13, 2024
my favorite sort algo now: sleep sort #development #it