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Inspirations of Love and Hope @richardsilverman108.wordpress.com@richardsilverman108.wordpress.com ·In the rapidly advancing world of technology, computers and artificial intelligence (AI) have become powerful tools that can perform a multitude of comple tasks. But at the heart of these sophisticated systems lies a simple, fundamental reality: atoms. Just as computers and AI are composed of atoms arranged and manipulated to produce diverse outcomes, so too does the concept of Upadhi in Advaita Vedanta explain how a singular reality (Atman or Brahman) manifests as the pluralistic world we perceive.
Atoms as Atman: The Fundamental Building Blocks
At the most basic level, everything in the physical universe is composed of atoms. These tiny, indivisible units combine in various ways to form all matter—from the simplest elements to the most complex structures. Similarly, in Advaita Vedanta, Atman is the fundamental reality that underlies all existence. Atman, or pure consciousness, is the singular essence from which the diversity of life and the universe arises.
Upadhis as Programs: Creating Complex Outcomes
In the realm of technology, the operations of a computer or an AI system depend on the manipulation of electrical signals and the execution of complex algorithms. These algorithms, or programs, direct the flow of electrons through circuits, creating different outputs—images, sounds, data processing, and more. This is analogous to how Upadhis (limiting adjuncts or conditions) shape the expression of Atman, giving rise to the diversity of forms and experiences in the world.
Just as a single computer can perform a vast array of tasks depending on the programs it runs, the singular reality of Atman can appear as the manifold world when filtered through different Upadhis. The differences we perceive—whether in computers as varied outputs or in life as distinct entities—are ultimately products of the underlying uniformity being expressed in diverse ways.
The Illusion of Plurality: Seeing Beyond the Surface
When we interact with technology, it’s easy to see only the surface-level outputs—text on a screen, music from a speaker, a car navigating the road autonomously—and forget that all these are fundamentally the same at the atomic level. Similarly, in life, we often perceive the world as filled with separate, distinct entities without realizing the underlying oneness of Atman.
The diversity and complexity we experience are like the different functions of a computer: they are real in their context, but they don’t change the fundamental nature of the atoms (or Atman) that make them possible. This is the essence of the illusion of plurality. It’s not that the diversity isn’t there—it’s that the diversity is an expression of something deeper and singular.
Application to Self-Inquiry and Advaita Vedanta
Understanding this metaphor can be deeply enriching for those on the path of self-inquiry and Advaita Vedanta. It highlights the idea that while the world appears to be filled with diversity and complexity, it is all a manifestation of the same underlying reality—Atman or Brahman.
- Self-Inquiry: Just as one might examine the workings of a computer to understand its fundamental nature, self-inquiry involves turning inward to examine the true nature of the self. By asking “Who am I?” or “What is the essence of my being?” we begin to see beyond the surface-level differences created by Upadhis and recognize the underlying oneness.
- Meditation: Meditation allows us to quiet the “programs” of the mind and perceive the unity behind the diversity. In this state, we can experience the stillness of Atman, undisturbed by the fluctuations of the sensory world.
- Seeing the Divine in Everything: Recognizing that all forms and experiences are expressions of the same underlying reality encourages us to see the Divine in everything. Whether it’s the complexity of AI or the simplicity of a single atom, all is an expression of Brahman.
Conclusion: Embracing the Oneness Behind the Diversity
The computer and AI metaphor provides a modern, relatable way to understand the ancient concept of Upadhi in Advaita Vedanta. It shows us how a single, undifferentiated reality can manifest as a vast array of forms and functions, all while remaining fundamentally the same. By recognizing this, we can begin to see through the illusion of plurality and appreciate the underlying oneness of all existence.
This understanding not only enriches our spiritual practice but also deepens our appreciation of the world around us. Whether we are contemplating the nature of consciousness or simply observing the outputs of a computer, we are reminded that everything is an expression of the same fundamental essence. In this realization, we find both peace and profound connection to the infinite reality that is Brahman.
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#AdvaitaVedanta #AIAndSpirituality #Atman #Brahman #consciousness #divineInEverything #illusionOfPlurality #innerAwareness #meditation #Mindfulness #modernMetaphors #nonDuality #oneness #philosophy #selfInquiry #SpiritualAwakening #SpiritualInsights #spiritualMetaphors #SpiritualPractice #spirituality #technologyAndSpirituality #unityInDiversity #Upadhi
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A quotation from Richard Steele
Reading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body: as by the one, health is preserved, strengthened and invigorated; by the other, virtue, which is the health of the mind, is kept alive, cherished and confirmed. But as exercise becomes tedious and painful when we make use of it only as the means of health, so reading is apt to grow uneasy and burdensome, when we apply ourselves to it only for our improvement in virtue. For this reason, the virtue which we gather from a sable, or an allegory, is like the health we get by hunting; as we are engaged in an agreeable pursuit that draws us on with pleasure, and makes us insensible of the fatigues that accompany it.
Richard Steele (1672-1729) Irish writer and politician
Essay (1709-03-17), The Tatler, No. 147More about this quote: wist.info/steele-richard/21010…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #richardsteele #books #entertainment #exercise #fiction #health #mentalhealth #mind #reading #regimen #selfimprovement #virtue
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For those that are interested in such things, #RichardStrauss #AlsoSprachZarathustra meets its nemesis in the #kazoo https://youtu.be/ULXcDvhHG7k
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#RichardSwinburne - #Mysteries of #FreeWill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZUQd9lvfiA
#Philosophy #PhilosophyOfFreeWill #Will #PhilosophyOfMind #PhilosophyOfConsciousness #Mind #Consciousness #Intentionality #Action #Rationality #Morality #Choice #Choices #Desire #Desires #CloserToTruth #RobertKuhn
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@richardstartin Perhaps it’s just me but I find #flamegraphs less useful as the profile grows in size and dominating effects weaken. Then it’s back to #JMC tabular data (usually itable stubs!) which I combine with a little #LogCompilation parser to get the JIT’s view on what’s happening.
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Right now, music for wind from #Richardson: #Kennedy, O'Toole #Sparke #Mackey with Martinez and more https://buff.ly/4dgNyWw #wch
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In 20 minutes, music for wind from #Richardson: #Kennedy, O'Toole #Sparke #Mackey with Martinez and more https://buff.ly/4dgNyWw #wch
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Today, music for wind from #Richardson: #Kennedy, O'Toole #Sparke #Mackey with Martinez and more https://buff.ly/4dgNyWw #wch
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Inspirations of Love and Hope @richardsilverman108.wordpress.com@richardsilverman108.wordpress.com ·
Swamiji’s description of attention as “your own property” emphasizes its personal and controlled nature. Here’s what this means:
Attention as Your Own Property
- Personal Control:
- Attention is under your direct control and influence. You have the ability to direct and focus it according to your intention and will.
- Awareness Directed by Will:
- Your attention is essentially your awareness, which you can direct or redirect based on your choices. This means you have the power to focus on specific objects or thoughts and to bring back your mind when it wanders.
- Responsibility for Focus:
- Since attention is a personal tool, you are responsible for how it is used. Cultivating discipline and training in directing your attention effectively is key to achieving mental stability and clarity.
- Tool for Meditation:
- In meditation, attention serves as the tool to stabilize vrittis and maintain concentration. By directing your attention with intention, you create a conducive environment for deeper meditation and insight.
- Ownership and Mastery:
- Recognizing attention as your own property reinforces the idea that you have the ability to master it. This perspective empowers you to take charge of your mental processes and cultivate a more focused and stable mind.
Understanding attention as your own property highlights the importance of personal agency and intentionality in meditation and mental discipline. It underscores the potential you have to shape and direct your own mental state through deliberate focus and practice.
Below is the original source video of the lecture with Swami Parvajika Devyanandaprana, from which these blog posts were inspired. Here you can explore the insightful teachings that have profoundly shaped the content and perspectives shared in this blog.
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https://youtu.be/tEK6wIanmgY?si=YUnu_NavrgGAWwRg
#AttentionControl #AwarenessControl #CultivatingFocus #DirectingFocus #FocusedMind #IntentionalityInMeditation #MasteryOfMind #MeditationPractice #meditationTechniques #MeditationTools #mentalClarity #MentalDiscipline #Mindfulness #PersonalAgency #personalEmpowerment #personalGrowth #ResponsibilityInMeditation #SelfMastery #SpiritualInsight #SwamijiTeachings
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#RichardSwinburne - How #FreeWill Probes #Mind and #Consciousness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCKlU7I0sDI&ab_channel=CloserToTruth
#Philosophy #PhilosophyOfScience #PhilosophyOfMind #PhilosophyOfFreeWill #Will #Intentionality #IntentionalState #IntentionalStates #Determinism #Compatibilism #Morality #MoralResponsibility #Causality #SystemState #StateCondition #StateConditions #CausalSufficiency #CloserToTruth #RobertKuhn
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#RichardSwinburne - How #FreeWill Probes #Mind and #Consciousness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzpWz5n4sMY
#Philosophy #PhilosophyOfFreeWill #PhilosophyOfConsciousness #PhilosophyOfMind #Intentionality #Causation #Neuroscience #Determinism #Indeterminism #QM #QuantumMechanics #QuantumPhysics #Physics #CloserToTruth #RobertKuhn
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𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗘𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗴𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗼𝗶𝘁: '𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿'
Even dacht de 47-jarige Richard Plaud dat hij acht jaar lang voor niets had gewerkt, maar gisteren werd duidelijk dat de Fransman tóch een record te pakken heeft met zijn Eiffeltoren. Het modelbouwwerk – bestaande uit ruim 700.000 lucifers – wordt erkend...
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#RichardSwinburne - What's the Stuff of #Mind and #Brain?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOqcyR3YOnA&ab_channel=CloserToTruth
#Philosophy #PhilosophyOfMind #Consciousness #PhilosophyOfConsciousness #PhilosophyOfScience #Science #Qualia #IntentionalStates #Dualism #Monism #Idealism #Metaphysics #Reductionism #Emergence #Emergentism #Grammar #Language #Laws #LawsOfNature #CloserToTruth #RobertKuhn
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Richardson-Lucy #deconvolution with a spatially Variant point-spread function of #Chandra - Supernova Remnant #CassiopeiaA as an Example: https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.13355 -> Image Reconstruction Technique to Enhance the Clarity of High Spatial Resolution Space X-ray Images - Revealing fine structures in Cassiopeia A Supernova Remnant: https://english.rikkyo.ac.jp/news/2023/dn4ddm0000005dp0.html
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Richard Strauss -- 8 Lieder, Op. 49: No. 1, Waldseligkeit -- Elisabeth Schwarzkopf -- Berlin Radio SO, George Szell
https://youtu.be/nAGdmtzxf94?si=DY6SKHME8Nnnz1eVText by Richard Dehmel (1863-1920)
Der Wald beginnt zu rauschen,
Den Bäumen naht die Nacht,
Als ob sie selig lauschen
Berühren sie sich sacht.
Und unter ihren Zweigen
Da bin ich ganz allein,
Da bin ich ganz dein eigen
Ganz nur dein!The woods begin to rustle
and Night surrounds the trees,
as if it were listening happily
for the right moment to caress them.
And under their branches
I am entirely alone;
I am entirely yours,
Entirely and solely yours!Strauss originally wrote this for voice and piano, then orchestrated it seventeen years later.
I much prefer this to the piano setting. His combination of soprano and rich orchestral sounds always casts a spell on me.
#RichardStrauss #Lieder #Waldseligkeit #ClassicalMusic #LateRomantic #GermanMusic #ElisabethSchwarzkopf
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Why I Won’t Be in Shul Tonight (Kol Nidre):
https://www.richardsilverstein.com/2023/09/24/why-i-wont-be-in-shul-tonight-kol-nidre/
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https://www.europesays.com/be-fr/54940/ « même ses lobes d’oreilles sont plus beaux » #avant/après #BE #BEFr #beaux #Belgique #Belgium #Beverly #Celebrities #Celebrity #Denise #dévoile #Divertissement #Entertainment #hills #incroyable #lifting #lobes #même #oreilles #people #Richards
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Props to the Chief GNUisance Dr Richard Stallman, founder of the GNU Project and the Free Software Foundation, and creator of the philosophical scaffolding of software freedoms and copyleft.
Without his work, we wouldn't even have this decentralised space - powered 100% by Free Code (so far) - to argue about whether he deserves props. Arguably the net as we know it could not exist.
https://stallmansupport.org/debunking-false-accusations-against-richard-stallman.html
#RichardStallman #RMS #ChiefGNUisance #GNU #GNUProject #FSF #SoftwareFreedom #copyleft
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I can't really understand why some people hate #richardstallman! Yes, I also don't agree with his thoughts but hate is toxic to our free software movement.
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https://www.europesays.com/dk/58778/ Review: Copenhagen, Hampstead Theatre – Everything Theatre #AlexKingston #Copenhagen #DamienMolony #HampsteadTheatre #JoannaScotcher #MichaelFrayn #NeilAustin #RichardSchiff
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Inspirations of Love and Hope @richardsilverman108.wordpress.com@richardsilverman108.wordpress.com ·Swamiji’s description of attention as “your own property” emphasizes its personal and controlled nature. Here’s what this means:
Attention as Your Own Property
- Personal Control:
- Attention is under your direct control and influence. You have the ability to direct and focus it according to your intention and will.
- Awareness Directed by Will:
- Your attention is essentially your awareness, which you can direct or redirect based on your choices. This means you have the power to focus on specific objects or thoughts and to bring back your mind when it wanders.
- Responsibility for Focus:
- Since attention is a personal tool, you are responsible for how it is used. Cultivating discipline and training in directing your attention effectively is key to achieving mental stability and clarity.
- Tool for Meditation:
- In meditation, attention serves as the tool to stabilize vrittis and maintain concentration. By directing your attention with intention, you create a conducive environment for deeper meditation and insight.
- Ownership and Mastery:
- Recognizing attention as your own property reinforces the idea that you have the ability to master it. This perspective empowers you to take charge of your mental processes and cultivate a more focused and stable mind.
Understanding attention as your own property highlights the importance of personal agency and intentionality in meditation and mental discipline. It underscores the potential you have to shape and direct your own mental state through deliberate focus and practice.
Below is the original source video of the lecture with Swami Parvajika Devyanandaprana, from which these blog posts were inspired. Here you can explore the insightful teachings that have profoundly shaped the content and perspectives shared in this blog.
🙏🕊️🙏
https://youtu.be/tEK6wIanmgY?si=YUnu_NavrgGAWwRg
#AttentionControl #AwarenessControl #CultivatingFocus #DirectingFocus #FocusedMind #IntentionalityInMeditation #MasteryOfMind #MeditationPractice #meditationTechniques #MeditationTools #mentalClarity #MentalDiscipline #Mindfulness #PersonalAgency #personalEmpowerment #personalGrowth #ResponsibilityInMeditation #SelfMastery #SpiritualInsight #SwamijiTeachings
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Inspirations of Love and Hope @richardsilverman108.wordpress.com@richardsilverman108.wordpress.com ·Swamiji’s description of attention as “your own property” emphasizes its personal and controlled nature. Here’s what this means:
Attention as Your Own Property
- Personal Control:
- Attention is under your direct control and influence. You have the ability to direct and focus it according to your intention and will.
- Awareness Directed by Will:
- Your attention is essentially your awareness, which you can direct or redirect based on your choices. This means you have the power to focus on specific objects or thoughts and to bring back your mind when it wanders.
- Responsibility for Focus:
- Since attention is a personal tool, you are responsible for how it is used. Cultivating discipline and training in directing your attention effectively is key to achieving mental stability and clarity.
- Tool for Meditation:
- In meditation, attention serves as the tool to stabilize vrittis and maintain concentration. By directing your attention with intention, you create a conducive environment for deeper meditation and insight.
- Ownership and Mastery:
- Recognizing attention as your own property reinforces the idea that you have the ability to master it. This perspective empowers you to take charge of your mental processes and cultivate a more focused and stable mind.
Understanding attention as your own property highlights the importance of personal agency and intentionality in meditation and mental discipline. It underscores the potential you have to shape and direct your own mental state through deliberate focus and practice.
Below is the original source video of the lecture with Swami Parvajika Devyanandaprana, from which these blog posts were inspired. Here you can explore the insightful teachings that have profoundly shaped the content and perspectives shared in this blog.
🙏🕊️🙏
https://youtu.be/tEK6wIanmgY?si=YUnu_NavrgGAWwRg
#AttentionControl #AwarenessControl #CultivatingFocus #DirectingFocus #FocusedMind #IntentionalityInMeditation #MasteryOfMind #MeditationPractice #meditationTechniques #MeditationTools #mentalClarity #MentalDiscipline #Mindfulness #PersonalAgency #personalEmpowerment #personalGrowth #ResponsibilityInMeditation #SelfMastery #SpiritualInsight #SwamijiTeachings
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Inspirations of Love and Hope @richardsilverman108.wordpress.com@richardsilverman108.wordpress.com ·Swamiji’s description of attention as “your own property” emphasizes its personal and controlled nature. Here’s what this means:
Attention as Your Own Property
- Personal Control:
- Attention is under your direct control and influence. You have the ability to direct and focus it according to your intention and will.
- Awareness Directed by Will:
- Your attention is essentially your awareness, which you can direct or redirect based on your choices. This means you have the power to focus on specific objects or thoughts and to bring back your mind when it wanders.
- Responsibility for Focus:
- Since attention is a personal tool, you are responsible for how it is used. Cultivating discipline and training in directing your attention effectively is key to achieving mental stability and clarity.
- Tool for Meditation:
- In meditation, attention serves as the tool to stabilize vrittis and maintain concentration. By directing your attention with intention, you create a conducive environment for deeper meditation and insight.
- Ownership and Mastery:
- Recognizing attention as your own property reinforces the idea that you have the ability to master it. This perspective empowers you to take charge of your mental processes and cultivate a more focused and stable mind.
Understanding attention as your own property highlights the importance of personal agency and intentionality in meditation and mental discipline. It underscores the potential you have to shape and direct your own mental state through deliberate focus and practice.
Below is the original source video of the lecture with Swami Parvajika Devyanandaprana, from which these blog posts were inspired. Here you can explore the insightful teachings that have profoundly shaped the content and perspectives shared in this blog.
🙏🕊️🙏
https://youtu.be/tEK6wIanmgY?si=YUnu_NavrgGAWwRg
#AttentionControl #AwarenessControl #CultivatingFocus #DirectingFocus #FocusedMind #IntentionalityInMeditation #MasteryOfMind #MeditationPractice #meditationTechniques #MeditationTools #mentalClarity #MentalDiscipline #Mindfulness #PersonalAgency #personalEmpowerment #personalGrowth #ResponsibilityInMeditation #SelfMastery #SpiritualInsight #SwamijiTeachings
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#RichardSimmons’ #family reveals what #killed the 3iconic #fitness #guru.
He #died the day after his 76th #birthday, but his #causeofdeath remained a #mystery... until now.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Entertainment #TV #Fitness #Representation #Culture
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Nevada County’s wildfire season came early, and the Richards Fire is our not‑so‑gentle reminder that fire danger is no joke.
From cheatgrass to dry lightning, it’s a perfect storm. Stay alert, clear your defensible space, and yes—consider hiring those adorable brush‑clearing goats.
#RichardsFire #NevadaCounty #WildfireSeason #FireSafeNevadaCounty #DefensibleSpace #SierraFoothills #ReadyNevadaCounty #WildfirePrep #ittybitty4life
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Inspirations of Love and Hope @richardsilverman108.wordpress.com@richardsilverman108.wordpress.com ·
My Spiritual Journey with St. John of the Cross and Jesus Christ
Hey everyone! I’ve been on a fascinating journey lately, exploring some deep spiritual stuff that’s really been blowing my mind. And, let me tell you—it’s been eye-opening!
Recently, I stumbled upon this book called “The Dark Night of the Soul” by St. John of the Cross. Sounds intense, right? It totally is! St. John talks about this journey where the soul goes through tough times to find a deeper connection with God. It’s like he’s describing these dark times we all go through, but how they can actually lead to something amazing and spiritual.
One thing that’s really stuck with me is how he talks about longing for God’s presence. It’s like that feeling when you really miss someone, but instead of a person, it’s this deep spiritual connection you’re longing for. I’ve started to see how even tough times can be part of this journey towards finding peace and purpose.
And then there’s Jesus. Man, his teachings are mind-blowing. He talks about love, forgiveness, and seeing the Kingdom of God in everything around us. It’s not just about believing; it’s about really living those teachings every day. That’s been a challenge for me, but also super rewarding when I see how it changes how I treat people and handle tough situations.
And let’s not forget the miracles! Whether it’s Jesus healing someone or just those little everyday miracles, they remind me that there’s something bigger than us out there. It’s like a reminder to keep faith and stay open to the wonder of life.
So yeah, this journey into spirituality has been a rollercoaster, but in the best way possible. It’s helped me see life in a whole new light and given me tools to navigate the ups and downs. I’m still learning and growing, but isn’t that what life’s all about?
What about you? Have you ever had moments where you felt a deep spiritual connection or experienced something that made you question everything? I’d love to hear your thoughts and stories too! Let’s keep this conversation going.
Until next time, stay curious and keep exploring!
#ChristianMysticism #DeepConnection #DivineLove #faith #forgiveness #GenZ #gratitude #HighSchoolStudent #InnerPeace #Inspirational #JesusChrist #JourneyOfFaith #lifeLessons #Millennials #mindfulness #Miracles #PersonalJourney #reflection #SpiritualAwakening #SpiritualExploration #spiritualGrowth #SpiritualInsights #spirituality #StJohnOfTheCross #YoungAdults #YouthPerspective
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» The point of the bitter lesson is that the right learning algorithms (those that scale efficiently with massive computation) are exactly what we need.
Massive computation does not alleviate the need for data efficiency «24/11/2023 #RichardSutton
Nowadays neuroscience forever expansing body of literature, spreading across different subfields, disperse schools, training practices, and multiple sets of technologies. Instead attempts for building a comprehensive knowledge consensus.
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» Not at all.
The point of the bitter lesson is that the right learning algorithms
(those that scale efficiently with massive computation)
are exactly what we need.
Massive computation does not alleviate the need for data efficiency «
#RichardSutton 24/11/2023
https://nitter.cz/RichardSSutton/status/1728129341287198885#m