Gaussian Splatting – A$AP Rocky Helicopter Music Video
from radiancefields.com
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ChrisArchitect
1h ago
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8 min
The music video for A$AP Rocky's 'Helicopter' uses volumetric capture to create a dynamic splat effect, allowing radical freedom in post-production and showcasing kinetic motion through real human performances.
The use of advanced technology in music videos could lead to more creative and immersive experiences for audiences, potentially influencing future music video production techniques.
- A$AP Rocky is a fan of radiance fields.
- The music video for 'Helicopter' was captured volumetrically, with human performances rendered as dynamic splats.
- Evercoast, Grin Machine, and WildCapture were involved in the project.
Discussion (14):
The comment expresses high appreciation for a music video, praising its production quality and technical aspects such as compositing and resource management. The commenter also discusses potential implications for future video production techniques.
- the music video is a great piece of work
Music
Music Videos, Technology in Entertainment
The Cathedral, the Megachurch, and the Bazaar
from opensourcesecurity.io
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4d ago
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11 min
The article discusses the evolution of open-source development from its origins as a 'cathedral' model, where exclusive groups controlled contributions, to a 'megachurch' model characterized by large, well-structured organizations like foundations that require commitments for participation. It also highlights the existence of an underlying 'bazaar' model, which is less structured and more chaotic but still significant in open-source projects.
The article highlights the importance of funding smaller single maintainer projects in the open-source community to ensure sustainability and innovation across various models.
- The Cathedral and the Bazaar concept introduced by esr.
- Transition from exclusive cathedral model to more structured megachurches.
Quality:
The article provides a balanced view of the evolution of open-source models, with clear distinctions between cathedral, megachurch, and bazaar.
Discussion (17):
5 min
The comment thread discusses the comparison between open source projects and religious institutions, specifically focusing on metaphors like 'megachurches' and 'bazaars'. The discussion includes opinions on financial disparities within the open source community, the role of digital marketplaces in open source, and the differences between modern open source and traditional bazaar models. There is a moderate level of agreement among participants, with some debate intensity.
- Open source projects are often compared to megachurches
Counterarguments:
- Open source projects are not always anarchocapitalist bazaars
- Modern open source feels more like a megachurch than an actual bazaar
Software Development
Open Source
A Social Filesystem
from overreacted.io
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icy
10h ago
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1 hr 16 min
The article discusses the concept of treating social media platforms as if they were personal computing environments, focusing on the idea of 'social files' and how this paradigm could be applied to create a more interconnected and user-controlled social networking system. It introduces the AT protocol, which aims to separate user data from specific apps, allowing for portability across different platforms while maintaining compatibility through standardized file formats.
By proposing a more decentralized and user-controlled social media system, this idea could lead to increased privacy, personalization, and innovation in the tech industry. It also challenges current centralized platforms by offering an alternative model for social networking.
- Files are seen as a fundamental aspect of personal computing, representing creations that belong to users.
- Social apps like Instagram and Reddit do not operate on the same principles as file systems, but the article proposes treating them similarly.
- The AT protocol is introduced as a means to create a distributed social filesystem where user data can be portable across different platforms.
Quality:
The article presents a detailed exploration of the concept with technical depth, but lacks specific data or empirical evidence.
Discussion (15):
2 min
The comment thread discusses various opinions and technical insights regarding decentralized data storage solutions like Personal Data Servers (PDS) and protocols such as AT protocol. There is a mix of support for these technologies, criticism of business practices, and comparisons to previous software patterns.
- Decentralized data storage is a valuable solution for privacy concerns
- AT protocol's business practices are questionable
Counterarguments:
- Criticism of the AT protocol's potential lack of innovation
Social Sciences
Internet, Social Computing, Personal Development
Overlapping Markup
from en.wikipedia.org
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ripe
8h ago
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58 min
The article discusses the concept of overlapping markup in digital documents, where multiple structures interact non-hierarchically within a single document. It explores historical context, properties and types of overlap, approaches to representation, implementations, challenges, and related formalisms. The text also highlights the importance of standoff XML languages and graph-based formalisms for addressing the issue.
The use of overlapping markup can influence the way digital documents are processed, analyzed, and understood in various fields such as literature, history, and linguistics. It may lead to more nuanced representations but also introduces complexity.
- Overlap occurs when a document has two or more non-hierarchical structures interacting.
- Standoff XML languages are generally accepted as the most promising approach for representing overlapping markup.
- Graph-based formalisms, such as RDF and NAF, provide alternative methods to address the challenge of overlapping markup.
- Special-purpose languages like LMNL and MECS have been developed but seem not to be maintained anymore.
Quality:
The article provides a comprehensive overview of overlapping markup, supported by numerous references and technical details.
Discussion (1):
The comment discusses the usage and peculiarities of SGML CONCUR in comparison to XML, highlighting its utility for overlapping markup.
- SGML CONCUR usage is uncommon
Computer Science
, Digital Humanities
Command-line Tools can be 235x Faster than your Hadoop Cluster (2014)
from adamdrake.com
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tosh
9h ago
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19 min
The article discusses the efficiency of command-line tools compared to Hadoop for processing large datasets. It showcases an example where shell commands were used to analyze chess game data from a millionbase archive, achieving speeds up to 235 times faster than a Hadoop cluster.
This article highlights the potential for command-line tools to be more efficient than Big Data processing frameworks, which could lead to a shift in how certain tasks are approached within the tech industry.
- Command-line tools can be significantly faster than Hadoop for certain tasks.
Discussion (120):
37 min
The comment thread discusses various aspects of data processing, including the relevance and limitations of traditional tools like Hadoop versus modern alternatives such as DuckDB or ClickHouse, the impact of hardware advancements on handling large datasets, and the push towards more complex tooling in data pipelines despite simpler solutions often being sufficient. The conversation also touches on cost considerations for cloud infrastructure and the evolving landscape of data processing techniques.
- Hadoop and similar tools are still relevant for large datasets
- Single machines can handle larger datasets with modern hardware
- Complex tooling is often pushed over simpler solutions
Counterarguments:
- The need for complex tooling might be driven by industry trends rather than necessity
- Simpler solutions are often overlooked in favor of more sophisticated frameworks
Computer Science
Data Science, Computer Vision
More sustainable epoxy thanks to phosphorus
from empa.ch
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JeanKage
4d ago
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7 min
Researchers at Empa have developed a new epoxy resin that is both flame-retardant and recyclable, making it more sustainable for use in various industries such as aviation, automotive, and construction.
Sustainability improvements in various industries, potential reduction of plastic waste and CO2 emissions.
- Empa researchers have developed an epoxy resin that can be recycled and is flame-retardant.
- The new resin is made possible by adding phosphorus to the polymer, which allows for thermomechanical recycling.
- The material also enables fiber recovery without significant damage during chemical recycling.
- Industrial partners are sought for commercialization of the flame-retardant recyclable epoxy.
- Potential applications include coatings and wind turbine construction.
Discussion (13):
2 min
The comment thread discusses the industrial use of phosphorus, its potential environmental impact on recycling and human health, and the commercial viability of a related product. The discussion includes references to scientific studies, book series by Niven, and concerns over endocrine disruptors.
- Phosphorus availability limits industrial processes
- Industrial uses could lead to new phosphorus sinks
Counterarguments:
- Concerns over health hazards and environmental impact of added chemicals
Materials
Advanced Materials, Sustainability
Starting from scratch: Training a 30M Topological Transformer
from tuned.org.uk
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7h ago
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15 min
The article discusses a novel approach called Tauformer in training large-scale transformers using domain structure directly injected into attention through a Graph Laplacian derived scalar (taumode). The first training signals from a 30M-parameter run are presented, including the model setup and results. The study also explores the correlation between cross-entropy loss and taumode values during training.
Potential for more efficient large-scale transformer models with implications for reducing computational costs in AI applications
- 50% reduction in KV-cache storage due to compact key-side scalar stream
- Training setup including model class, layers, heads, and vocabulary size
- Results showing quick convergence with validation loss dropping significantly
Quality:
The article provides detailed information on the model setup, training process, and results without expressing personal opinions or biases.
Discussion (23):
6 min
The comment thread discusses various aspects of transformer models and alternative attention mechanisms. Opinions range from the importance of comparing new architectures to vanilla models for better understanding, to the potential benefits of adding LSP context to embeddings. There is a debate on whether new algorithms will work well in various use cases without further peer review and testing, and trade-offs between embedding parameters and active parameters are also discussed.
- Comparison with vanilla models should be done for better understanding
- Locality model in transformers needs improvement for non-linear relationships
- Position vector addition is not enough, the model develops its own system
- New algorithm might work well under specific conditions but requires more testing
Counterarguments:
- The new algorithm might not work well for other use cases without further peer review and testing
- Cramming more into tokens may lead to trade-offs between embedding parameters and active parameters in terms of compute efficiency
Machine Learning
Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence
A free and open-source rootkit for Linux
from lwn.net
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jwilk
9h ago
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29 min
An article discusses an open-source rootkit called Singularity designed for Linux systems, which allows remote code execution, disables security features, and hides files and processes from normal administrative tools. The rootkit is intended primarily for research purposes rather than malicious use.
While primarily for research purposes, there is potential for misuse by malicious actors, which could lead to increased cybersecurity threats and awareness in the industry.
Quality:
The article provides a detailed technical description of the rootkit, its features, and intended use.
Discussion (19):
3 min
The comment thread discusses the implications of using an MIT-licensed rootkit, with some users advocating for GPL instead due to ethical considerations. Technical aspects such as Linux kernel modules and file system manipulation are also debated.
- The MIT license choice could have enforced ethical use better
- Rootkits are difficult to implement
Counterarguments:
- Kernel modules can be used for nefarious purposes without restrictions
Security
Malware/Rootkits, Research Tools