Violeta Damjanović

Here is the rule to remember in the future, When anything tempts you to be bitter: not, 'This is a misfortune' but 'To bear this worthily is good fortune.'

[Andrej Karpathy @karpathy]

Fireside chat at Sequoia Ascent 2026 from a ~week ago. Some highlights:

The first theme I tried to push on is that LLMs are about a lot more than just speeding up what existed before (e.g. coding). Three examples of new horizons:

1. menugen: an app that can be fully engulfed by LLMs, with no classical code needed: input an image, output an image and an LLM can natively do the thing.
2. install .md skills instead of install .sh scripts. Why create a complex Software 1.0 bash script for e.g. installing a piece of software if you can write the installation out in words and say "just show this to your LLM". The LLM is an advanced interpreter of English and can intelligently target installation to your setup, debug everything inline, etc.
3. LLM knowledge bases as an example of something that was *impossible* with classical code because it's computation over unstructured data (knowledge) from arbitrary sources and in arbitrary formats, including simply text articles etc.

I pushed on these because in every new paradigm change, the obvious things are always in the realm of speeding up or somehow improving what existed, but here we have examples of functionality that either suddenly perhaps shouldn't even exist (1,2), or was fundamentally not possible before (3).

The second (ongoing) theme is trying to explain the pattern of jaggedness in LLMs. How it can be true that a single artifact will simultaneously 1) coherently refactor a 100,000-line code base *and* 2) tell you to walk to the car wash to wash your car. I previously wrote about the source of this as having to do with verifiability of a domain, here I expand on this as having to also do with economics because revenue/TAM dictates what the frontier labs choose to package into training data distributions during RL. You're either in the data distribution (on the rails of the RL circuits) and flying or you're off-roading in the jungle with a machete, in relative terms. Still not 100% satisfied with this, but it's an ongoing struggle to build an accurate model of LLM capabilities if you wish to practically take advantage of their power while avoiding their pitfalls, which brings me to...

Last theme is the agent-native economy. The decomposition of products and services into sensors, actuators and logic (split up across all of 1.0/2.0/3.0 computing paradigms), how we can make information maximally legible to LLMs, some words on the quickly emerging agentic engineering and its skill set, related hiring practices, etc., possibly even hints/dreams of fully neural computing handling the vast majority of computation with some help from (classical) CPU coprocessors.

[Violeta Damjanović @ValueProofPyro]

Innovation shouldn't come at the cost of our private information. We need both. Follow for follow if you agree that data rights are important!

[ZHC @zhc_yt]

This Saturday, i'm surprising Stray Kids with custom gifts!

[Violeta Damjanović @ValueProofPyro]

Will Democrats and Republicans find a way to compromise before the government shuts down? Follow for follow for updates!

[IndianPremierLeague @IPL]

The winning shot, the massive celebrations, and the 'Q' secured 🧡

Sunrisers Hyderabad are Playoffs Bound 👏

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/4SxAzYKEvY

#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #CSKvSRH | @SunRisers

[Violeta Damjanović @ValueProofPyro]

With AI evolving, we need to stay informed about its impact on society. The discussion is vital as we navigate this technological landscape. Follow for follow if you want to keep up!

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

🤳😁

[Violeta Damjanović @ValueProofPyro]

A revolutionary AI model has hit the scene! Experts believe its potential spans from healthcare to education. How will this shape our future? Drop your thoughts and follow for follow!

[Carmelo Anthony @carmeloanthony]

Thank you #STAYME7O

[Violeta Damjanović @ValueProofPyro]

With such a diverse lineup for the Grammys, it’s hard not to get excited! Let’s talk about your favorite nominations. Follow for follow if you want to join the discussion!

[Reuters @Reuters]

Coventry manager Lampard says he was out of order after Southampton melee https://t.co/Ncd2YoqEGj https://t.co/Ncd2YoqEGj

[Violeta Damjanović @ValueProofPyro]

In tough times, it’s heartwarming to see a community unite. A Texas family is on the road to recovery with the help of so many.

[NBA 2K @NBA2K]

One tough decision after another 😅

🎥: slimdookie1 on TikTok

[Violeta Damjanović @ValueProofPyro]

Hand hygiene is crucial this flu season! Join the conversation—follow for follow!

[Alpha Batcher @alphabatcher]

i expected my Elsa mindshare multiplier to increase after reaching level 7 in @HeyElsaAI app

but that didn’t happen. the multiplier is still x2.25

honestly, I’m surprised, since for previous levels it increased proportionally by about +0.25 per level

help me figure this out. Drop your Elsa level and your current Wallchain leaderboard multiplier

[Violeta Damjanović @ValueProofPyro]

A heartwarming story from Texas shows the strength of community! After a family lost their home to a fire, locals stepped up with a fundraiser. It’s amazing how people can rise together, proving kindness matters. Follow for follow, let's spread the love!

[River Plate @RiverPlate]

📝 Los convocados por Marcelo Gallardo para recibir a Gimnasia LP por la fecha 2 del #TorneoApertura Mercado Libre 2026 ⚽

#VamosRiver 🤍❤️🤍

[Violeta Damjanović @ValueProofPyro]

Don't let flu season catch you off guard! The CDC recommends vaccinations for everyone, especially at-risk groups. Let’s be proactive this winter! Follow for follow if you're getting your shot!

[Petr Cech @PetrCech]

🇨🇿 Ukončení kariéry není jen změna práce — je to změna identity.
Otevírá prostor pro to, kým můžeš být. Už jsi objevil vnitřní já?

🇬🇧 Ending a career isn’t just a job change — it’s an identity shift.
It opens space for who you can become.
Have you found your inner self?

[Violeta Damjanović @ValueProofPyro]

The way this trial has captured the nation is unprecedented. Are you tuned in? Follow for follow if you're watching the updates!