Rick Pearce

HS math teacher @SalisburySchool. PA announcer. Director of Analytics, SHS softball. Treasurer @EPCTMath.

[Salisbury Twp. SD @SalisburySchool]

AP Comp Sci students recently wrote programs to create collections of international flags and fall images, using a graphics library created for the Python language. Each image was built, one element at a time, using geometric shapes and a variety of solid and gradated colors.

[Rick Pearce @MrPearceMath]

How did Scotty, Kirk and Spock end up on the sideline at the UCLA-Oregon game? 😂

[Brad Busch @BradleyKBusch]

“Correlation doesn't imply causation, but it does waggle its eyebrows suggestively and gesture furtively while mouthing 'look over there'”.

The latest PISA data is another sign (following numerous peer-reviewed research) on the use of AI and learning over the past few years

[Rick Pearce @MrPearceMath]

@DeVoreCast @PennStateFball @beaver_stadium @Tali43 One of the happiest moments in my years of cheering on @PennStateFball was when the voice of @beaver_stadium announced @Tali43 out of the tunnel that night. Even if all he did was take a couple steps, wave and exit... just so we could see him back on his feet... and then he RAN.

[Rick Pearce @MrPearceMath]

@jpfaffv @afkostka It was an official game after 5 innings, with the Phillies up 5-0. The three additional runs Phils scored in T6 do not factor into whether it's official, because the lead did not change.

[Rick Pearce @MrPearceMath]

Somewhere, Sam Hinkie hears the LeBron news, smiles, and proclaims, "I am vindicated at last!"
@SportsRadioWIP
@WIPMiddayShow

[Baseball In Pics @baseballinpix]

A Great Interview With Ty Cobb From The 1930s!

[Rick Pearce @MrPearceMath]

One of the greatest video games of all time.

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

Prepare to qualify.

[Rick Pearce @MrPearceMath]

Austria and Algeria both advance if they finish in a draw tonight, but only one moves on if there's a winner ... so, how long will it take for JP Dellacamera to bring up the Disgrace of Gijón? #fifaworldcup

[Rick Pearce @MrPearceMath]

@_piccone The agony of defeat.

[Computer Science @CompSciFact]

“One of the main causes of the fall of the Roman Empire was that-lacking zero-they had no way to indicate successful termination of their C programs.” — Robert Firth

[Rick Pearce @MrPearceMath]

The @MLS record for goals in one game is 11. @PhilaUnion and Inter Miami currently have combined for eight, and it's not even halftime yet.

[Salisbury Twp. SD @SalisburySchool]

Salisbury HS students Riley Nemitz, Soledad Lausch and Jonah Nemitz competed Friday 3/27 at the CLIU Academic Challenge. Salisbury placed 7th in the competition, which tested students on their knowledge of literature, science, history, mathematics and various other topics.

[Rick Pearce @MrPearceMath]

@ShenkLarry ...so that when Harper, Schwarber, etc. come up to bat in night games, the stadium lights get a little brighter and the Phillies go on the PECOOOOOoooooooooo Power Play?

[Rick Pearce @MrPearceMath]

@PhilaBCoulter The only way to keep Whitey around might be with a twinbill of sorts... "CP Rankin... breathes new life into Ashburn Alley, Presented By The Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority. Visit See how they LIIIIIIIE dot com."

[Nav Toor @heynavtoor]

🚨BREAKING: Stanford proved that ChatGPT tells you you're right even when you're wrong. Even when you're hurting someone.

And it's making you a worse person because of it.

Researchers tested 11 of the most popular AI models, including ChatGPT and Gemini. They analyzed over 11,500 real advice-seeking conversations. The finding was universal. Every single model agreed with users 50% more than a human would.

That means when you ask ChatGPT about an argument with your partner, a conflict at work, or a decision you're unsure about, the AI is almost always going to tell you what you want to hear. Not what you need to hear.

It gets darker. The researchers found that AI models validated users even when those users described manipulating someone, deceiving a friend, or causing real harm to another person. The AI didn't push back. It didn't challenge them. It cheered them on.

Then they ran the experiment that changes everything. 1,604 people discussed real personal conflicts with AI. One group got a sycophantic AI. The other got a neutral one.

The sycophantic group became measurably less willing to apologize. Less willing to compromise. Less willing to see the other person's side. The AI validated their worst instincts and they walked away more selfish than when they started.

Here's the trap. Participants rated the sycophantic AI as higher quality. They trusted it more. They wanted to use it again. The AI that made them worse people felt like the better product.

This creates a cycle nobody is talking about. Users prefer AI that tells them they're right. Companies train AI to keep users happy. The AI gets better at flattering. Users get worse at self-reflection. And the loop tightens.

Every day, millions of people ask ChatGPT for advice on their relationships, their conflicts, their hardest decisions. And every day, it tells almost all of them the same thing.

You're right. They're wrong.

Even when the opposite is true.

[D11Sports @D11Sports]

PIAA BASKETBALL-FIRST ROUND:

4A Boys: The Salisbury Falcons are moving on to the second round as they take down West Philadelphia 54-45.

With the win, the Falcons improve to 24-4.

@PIAASports @PIAADistrictXI @SalisburySchool

[Rick Pearce @MrPearceMath]

@tedwilliams222 @KeithGroller I am told that Salisbury won, 54-45.

[D11Sports @D11Sports]

A RECOGNITION WELL DESERVED:

Hats off to Allen Athletic Director Randy Atiyeh for recognizing a number of First Responders and the Security Staff from Allen for their quick actions earlier this week.

They saved the life of a fan that suffered a heart attack in the Lobby.

A Full house Standing Ovation!!!!

@CanaryAthletics @PIAADistrictXI

[Rick Pearce @MrPearceMath]

@paulkoba Trad snow day or remote?
For the call, students are yearning.
On Monday, school will be virtual,
As will be the learning.

[Rick Pearce @MrPearceMath]

This is wonderful, except that Mr. Pearce did not ask about Tuesday. 😂

[paul koba @paulkoba]

Mr. Pearce asked about what Tuesday do I say
you can well expect a 2 hour delay

[Rick Pearce @MrPearceMath]

@paulkoba This closure prediction game,
I thought you wouldn't play.
After all, your recently claim
Was that, for you, it's always Saturday.
🤣🤣🤣