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. Introduction The phenomenon of language priming in human communication and prompting in large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT presents a fascinating parallel....

Hello everyone! Today, I’m diving into a topic that blends history with holiday tradition – the origins of Boxing Day. Celebrated on December 26th, this day holds more than just post-Christmas relaxation or shopping sprees; it’s steeped in rich historical practices. Let’s unwrap the story behind Boxing Day. The Historical Roots of Boxing Day What’s in a name? The term “Boxing Day” might conjure images of sports, but its name actually comes from a more charitable practice....