The Local Maximum with Max Sklar

Ok, maybe only when it's in other countries - but we'll look at that dichotomy. Also - we talk about the entertainment industry and the recently shelved Batgirl project.Probability distribution of the Week: Binomial Distribution Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe

Max talks to Jonathon Wright about what quality means for AI, and goes through a wide range of examples.Jonathon Wright is the Chief Technology Evangelist and heads up Solution Engineering (R&D) for Eggplant a Keysight Technologies company, and hosts the QA Lead Podcast. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe

On today's news update, Max and Aaron talk about several stories related to the consequences of confusing science and truth.- Alzheimer's research reported to have major setback after results from the 2000s found to be manipulated- Updates on the Google AI Saga- Facebook is de-emphasizing professional newsDistribution of the day: Uniform Categorical Distribution Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe

Max talks to Tony Olsen, founder of Freedomhaven about the idea of Seasteading, and the practical and theoretical issues it raises. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe

Max discusses a fascinating geometrical object - the simplex - that generalizes to many dimensions, and its connection to the categorical distribution. Starts with some thoughts about Elon Musk spurning the Twitter deal, and the future of Social Media. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe

Max and Aaron break down the cascade of liquidity crises affecting major crypto firms, the larger cycle and growth story of bitcoin, and announce a new segment for listeners to learn about probability distributions. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe

Max talks gives an intro course on inflation, what it is, it's causes, and its effects. He also talks about the history of the monetary system in the United States and how credit expansions, politics, and wars have contributed to the problem of inflation. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe

Max discusses the increasing centralization of AI research into large corporate institutions, with its causes and dangers. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe

An engineer in Google Research was put on leave after claiming that their Lambda AI Chatbot is sentient. Max breaks down the situation, and the long-term drama that comes out of Google's AI programs. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe

In a wide-ranging conversation, Max talks to Will Kurt, author of "Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way" about math, writing, philosophy, truth, and of course Bayesian techniques! Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe