Knowledge gets created, then lost. Decisions get relitigated. New hires ramp slower.
What is Knowledge distillation? | IBM
Knowledge distillation is a machine learning technique used to transfer the learning of a large pre-trained “teacher model” to a smaller “student model.”
On-Policy Distillation
On-policy, dense supervision is a useful tool for distillation
The Workload Fairy Tale - Cal Newport
Over the past four years, a remarkable story has been quietly unfolding in the knowledge sector: a growing interest in the viability of a 4-day ... Read more
Coming from a family of alcoholics (roughly a year later) | willowbl00
Last year in October, Reed and I had a conversation about how I wasn’t getting what I wanted out of my drinking. It had recently become more “European” and less “poorly managed coping mechanism,” but it still wasn’t making the cut. I wrote three blog posts about it, at the 2, 4, and 6 month marks of running an experiment.
Industry-scale knowledge graphs: lessons and challenges
Five diverse technology companies show how it's done.
241. Distillation Is Not Anti-American, Weaponizing It Is
Recent attempts at pursuing government intervention in distillation of AI models are short-sighted and technically weak arguments to attempt regulatory capture
Avoiding Digital Productivity Traps - Cal Newport
Last week in this newsletter, I summarized some interesting results from a study that analyzed the behavior of 164,000 knowledge workers. It found that introducing ... Read more
Why It’s So Hard to Actually Work in Shared Offices | The Walrus
WeWork offers freelancers a chic workspace and beer on tap—but are people productive?
The collaboration curse
The fashion for making employees collaborate has gone too far
Minimalist Tiki
Minimalist Tiki is a modern, no-nonsense guide to mastering tiki cocktails without turning your home bar into a rum warehouse. Designed for curious drinkers and serious cocktail nerds alike, this book breaks tiki down to its essential building blocks—ingredients, techniques, and smart substitutions—so you can make exceptional drinks with intention rather than excess. Structured as a fun, four-part expedition,� Minimalist Tiki teaches you how to think like a tiki bartender. Instead of chasing obscure bottles and one-use syrups, you’ll learn how a carefully chosen core set of rums, modifiers, and fresh ingredients can unlock a surprisingly wide range of classic and modern tiki drinks.The book includes 130 recipes from today’s leading tiki bars and bartenders, including Pagan Idol, Dirty Dick, and Inferno Room, along with respected voices such as Marie King, Doc Parks, and Kevin Beary. These original recipes reflect the current global revival of tiki, blending historical roots with modern technique and creativity.
Intentions have a surprising amount of detail
Auteur managerialism, the myth of one-shotting, and the chindogufication of engineering
Off Kilter 237: Regeneration or Dilution?
tl;dr: Our understanding of value dictates the marketing system we build.
