https://fmueller.io/notes/thoughts/ Recent content in Thoughts on Felix's World Hugo -- 0.152.2 en Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://fmueller.io/notes/valuing-every-moment/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://fmueller.io/notes/valuing-every-moment/ <p>In the grand, unpredictable theater of life, an undeniable truth shadows our every step: the possibility of our existence&rsquo;s abrupt end. This realization, far from being a morbid fixation, serves as a profound reminder to cherish and make the most of the time we are granted. In this exploration, we delve into the implications of life&rsquo;s inherent uncertainty and propose a mindset geared towards appreciating every fleeting moment.</p> <h2 id="the-unpredictable-nature-of-life">The Unpredictable Nature of Life</h2> <p>Life, in all its beauty and complexity, operates on the whims of unpredictability. Events, both monumental and minute, unfold in a chaotic symphony, often eluding our attempts at control and foresight. The stark reality is that the continuity of our existence hangs by a delicate thread, susceptible to unforeseen snips. This precariousness, rather than inducing fear, can catalyze a deep appreciation for the present.</p> https://fmueller.io/notes/language-priming-and-prompting/ Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://fmueller.io/notes/language-priming-and-prompting/ <p>Recently, I was listening to a podcast about priming and how language can subconsciously prime us to respond in a certain way or let us believe things to be true that are not. That inspired me to consider the similarities between LLMs and prompting because context matters. Slight changes in words can change the result tremendously.</p> <h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2> <p>The phenomenon of language priming in human communication and prompting in large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT presents a fascinating parallel. Both concepts influence responses in distinct contexts: priming in human cognition and prompting in artificial intelligence.</p>