Rob Keefer

Solve problems beautifully, intuitively, and only when necessary.

[Anatoli Kopadze @AnatoliKopadze]

Demis Hassabis: "In the near future, one person who knows AI will outperform an entire startup team"

I've watched hundreds of AI talks, this 60-minute Cambridge lecture is the one I wish I had seen a year ago

this is the Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, CEO of Google DeepMind and the guy who made AI solve biology

here's the part I can't stop thinking about:

> the AI you're using today is the dumbest it will ever be
> in 5 years the gap between people using AI and people who aren't will be impossible to hide
> companies will run on 10 people doing what 200 used to do
> the ones who get there first won't be the smartest, they'll be the ones who started right now

right now the average person opens Claude, types something, gets an answer, closes the tab

they think they're using AI, but they're using maybe 10% of it

I turned his lecture into 18 steps to actually use Claude the way it was designed, copy-paste prompts included

full guide in the post below.

[Anatoli Kopadze @AnatoliKopadze]

Godfather of AI: "If you sleep well tonight, you may not have understood this lecture."

This 47-minute lecture is the best thing I saw about AI in the last few months.

It will definitely help you understand how it actually works and where it's going.

Geoffrey Hinton built the neural networks behind every AI alive, then quit Google to warn the world about it.

The part nobody wanted to hear:

> AI is already developing abilities its creators didn't intend
> in most cognitive tasks it's already ahead of us
> the question is no longer if it surpasses us but when
> the only decision left is which side of that line you're on

Right now the average person opens Claude, types something, gets an answer, closes the tab.

They think they're using AI. they're using maybe 10% of it.

I went through his entire lecture, built a practical system from what he was describing.

18 steps to actually use Claude the right way, with copy-paste prompts that work today.

Full guide in the post below.

[World of Engineering @engineers_feed]

Thomas Edison and an electric car in 1913.

[Rob Keefer @RbKeefer]

Incorporate UCD into the design of situation awareness systems to create visualizations that augment rather than overload cognition.

Here are a few thoughts on this ...
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[MLB @MLB]

Today we recognize our 5th annual #LouGehrigDay and the brave men and women who battle ALS.

[Rob Keefer @RbKeefer]

Got an EpiPen in your bag (or your kid’s backpack)?

Ever wish you had a little backup in those “is-this-an-allergic-reaction?” moments?

We’re building an app for that—and we’d love your input!

Take our quick survey: https://t.co/Zj3xzl7Evs

[World of Engineering @engineers_feed]

AA meeting

[Neuroscience News @NeuroscienceNew]

AI-Powered Brain Implant Lets Paralyzed Man Control Robotic Arm

A brain-computer interface (BCI) has allowed a paralyzed man to control a robotic arm by imagining movements.

The AI-powered system adapts to natural shifts in brain activity, enabling it to function reliably for seven months—far longer than previous BCIs.

Researchers found that while movement signals in the brain remained stable, their locations shifted slightly over time.

By incorporating these changes, the AI model maintained accuracy and improved control.

The participant successfully completed complex tasks like grasping objects, turning blocks, and using a water dispenser.

This breakthrough brings researchers closer to developing assistive devices that restore movement for people with paralysis.

[Wright State News @WrightStateNews]

Wright State’s Master of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program was ranked second in Ohio and 34th nationally among online graduate engineering program by U.S. News https://t.co/z7Is1rygxe

[Tim Urban @waitbutwhy]

A deep satisfaction in dropping heavy objects from high up and watching the impact is hardcoded into male DNA

[Neuroscience News @NeuroscienceNew]

Adults With ADHD May Have Shorter Lives

A study of over 30,000 UK adults with diagnosed ADHD found they had a reduced life expectancy of 4.5–9 years for men and 6.5–11 years for women compared to their peers without ADHD.

This reduction may be overestimated due to underdiagnosis and the inclusion of individuals with additional health problems.

ADHD is under-treated in UK adults, with limited specialist services and many people unable to access necessary care.

Proper treatment is linked to better outcomes, including improved mental health and reduced substance use, but current systems fall short in addressing these needs.

Researchers emphasize the importance of understanding the reasons behind premature deaths in ADHD populations to develop prevention strategies.

The study highlights the critical need for better diagnostic and support services for adults with ADHD.

[World of Engineering @engineers_feed]

The most accurate pie chart ever.

[Rob Keefer @RbKeefer]

Fascinating - the visual cortex in blind people can adapt its function to process non-visual information.

https://t.co/zE3qpLmueu

[IxDA Cincinnati @IxDA_Cincinnati]

Thank you to @RbKeefer for sharing his thought leadership on “Design for Peace of Mind” last evening. If you’d like to learn more on how to design for flow, Rob provided the site https://t.co/hG7oqfyw8g as a resource

[Harmonics Way @HarmonicsWay]

Quality and Harmony are deeply intertwined.

Check out the article this quote comes from: https://t.co/R06qygVGYe

[Harmonics Way @HarmonicsWay]

"It's just another meeting, right? You can fake your way through it, no problem. But that's not the path to an engineered experience; that’s the path to frustration and uncertainty." #detailoriented https://t.co/1ZyJ5K8idK

[Harmonics Way @HarmonicsWay]

Don't just do the next task, do the next most important task. The Kanban method helps you figure out your next important task: https://t.co/tSRjNgAiUR

[Harmonics Way @HarmonicsWay]

View your work as a craft. Make every project reflect your legacy. You are an artisan. #artisanship #workmindset
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[Harmonics Way @HarmonicsWay]

Make specific, applicable values for your work that give your actions purpose and pride. Your work culture will only grow more positive and more in harmony.
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#corevalues #workculture.

[Harmonics Way @HarmonicsWay]

"The earlier a team accomplishes something together, the more unified the team is likely to become." When a team feels accomplished, they'll want to work together more. Find an early victory for your team to accomplish. #teamdynamics #betterworkflow https://t.co/wRrnm4zFwJ