π¨βπ« Academia - Social Computing Research
This article announces a faculty position in social computing, HCI, and AI at Johns Hopkins University and invites interested students to collaborate.
Key Points:
β’ Focus on designing better online systems in the age of LLMs.
β’ Opportunities for students interested in social computing, HCI, and AI.
β’ Collaboration with a new Assistant Professor.
π Resources:
β’ Professor Piccardi's Website β - Research interests and contact information
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π€ Number Theory - Composite Number Sequences
This article discusses an investigation into finding long sequences of consecutive composite numbers, comparing manual attempts with results obtained using a computer program.
Key Points:
β’ A sequence of 13 consecutive composite numbers was found manually (starting with 114).
β’ A computer program found a longer sequence of 19 consecutive composite numbers (starting with 888).
β’ The longest sequence below 1000 is 19.
π‘ Collaboration - Open Call for Contributions
This article announces an open call for contributions to future projects, clarifying that there will be no immediate meetings.
Key Points:
β’ Open invitation for contributions to future projects.
π‘ Ethics - Surveillance and Participation
This article addresses the ethical implications of participation in surveillance activities, highlighting the consequences of involvement.
Key Points:
β’ Participation in surveillance equals disenfranchisement, collusion, and review of surveillance materials.
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π‘ Ethics - Surveillance and Accountability
This article poses a question regarding participation in surveillance activities, emphasizing the importance of accountability.
Key Points:
β’ A call for accountability regarding participation in surveillance of American citizens.
π‘ Constitutional Law - Bill of Rights
This article reflects on the enduring relevance and impact of the Bill of Rights in modern society.
Key Points:
β’ The Bill of Rights remains relevant and useful despite its age.
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π‘ Legislation - Bipartisan Privacy Bill
This article advocates for drafting a bipartisan privacy bill to address concerns about privacy and civil liberties in the digital age.
Key Points:
β’ A proposal for a common-sense privacy bill to restore respect for privacy.
π‘ Ethics - Surveillance and Leadership
This article discusses the negative consequences of participating in surveillance and its impact on leadership.
Key Points:
β’ Participation in surveillance creates an environment that breeds corruption.
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π‘ Finance - Open Source and Taxes
This article mentions outstanding taxes and a bill for poached work, advocating for open-sourcing the work for broader benefit.
Key Points:
β’ Taxes are owed, and a bill exists for poached work which should be open-sourced.
π‘ Film Recommendation - The Lives of Others
This article recommends watching the film "The Lives of Others," highlighting its themes of surveillance and obsession.
Key Points:
β’ Recommendation for the film "The Lives of Others" (2006).
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π Resources:
β’ Criterion Channel - The Lives of Others β - Streaming information
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