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by danrl 1235 days ago
The LLM you played with has no real problem solving skills because it lacks a sufficient model of reality and planning capabilities.

Highly recommend this 1h interview with Yann Lecun to put things into perspective. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-technology-podcast...

I myself learn construction and the trades on the side. In the US this is quite a safe bet. And I wanted to build a house anyway, so why not do it myself and learn?

I’m also not scared of losing my job to a LLM. I do so much detailed problem solving that I wouldn’t mind assistance that 10x my work by taking away all low and mid hanging fruits.

YMMV
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dougmwne 1235 days ago
I suspect the LLM will end up being just one piece of an eventual general AI, just like the language center of our brain is just one region. You could design a complex of models that cover language, memory, real-time data, sensing, formal logic and multi-media generative output. Most of this could be built today by finding ways to recursively feed back in prompts into a set of best in class models.
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TSiege 1235 days ago
I've been looking to learn some trades in my spare time. Do you take any courses or just youtube? I've been interested in finding some hands on courses, but most I see are online prep for some sort of exam
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danrl 1235 days ago
I use a parallel approach:

1) I bought a vacant piece of land that is legally buildable. This is my starting point to build a house. A 5-10 year project. But, I didn’t learn programming in a day, so these seem to be common timespans for learning complex skills (welding, carpentry, paving, concrete pouring, …)

2) I take courses at maker labs which have heavy equipment and then build all the small things to better get to know the machines. Kitchenware, furniture, cups, etc. The less prefabricated parts the better. My next picture frame will be made from wood I cut on my property.

3) I share with the world honestly, including my stupid mistakes and all the layman stuff I do. The feedback I get from experienced people seeing me struggle and having the need to chip in is pure gold. Saves me a lot of time and money as long as I can take their criticism. I have a thousand teachers (I’m exaggerating but you get the idea).

My channel, if you want to see examples: https://youtube.com/@danrl

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