Bemused ramblings some dude says on the internet
As the global economy continues to remain volatile, people are getting more and more desperate. This desperation translates into many different forms, good and bad, but seems to be accompanied by falling for multi-level marketing (MLM) companies. It’s definitely alluring; you get to be your own boss, set your own hours, and make money based on how well you do. To top it off, everyone you bring in contributes to your income as well.… Read the rest
The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis (also known as the linguistic relativity hypothesis) is one of the most major breakthroughs in modern linguistics. It states that your thinking is effected or affected by the language(s) you know. How you see and experience the world is a product of your linguistic understanding of how to express it. Two people seeing the exact same sunset will have a different interpretation of the exact same experience if they speak two different languages.… Read the rest
The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (汉语水平考试, HSK) is a standard language test in the PRC for testing levels of standard Mandarin. While the test is largely accepted, it still has its critics and criticisms (such as being too standard). Even if you don’t bother learning for the test, knowing how the test is put together and what the levels mean can make a massive difference for learning Mandarin.… Read the rest
Modern machine learning is arguably the intermediate step between heuristics and artificial intelligence (AI). While AI will be a form of machine learning, the current generation of ideas we use will probably no longer be relevant when a breakthrough happens which allows for true artificial intelligence. Machine learning transcends traditional algorithms and rules when done right because it adapts to patterns which are harder to quantify and qualify.… Read the rest
You wouldn’t be here if you weren’t looking for a way forward in tech. This article is going to be heavily targeted towards traditional IT and support roles. If you’re looking for standard coding gigs or similar, go elsewhere. While I do cover certs which can help a coding career, they aren’t the focus. Tech is huge, but the “lower rungs” are easier to grab on to.… Read the rest
I love languages. There’s just something about the feeling of turning an idea into a linguistic expression. It’s an intimate way of understanding an entirely different way of thinking.
When I learn a language, I aim for perfection, or as close as I can get, but I hadn’t started learning a new language in ages. I decided to go back to basics and learn about Thai and Tibetan, two languages which have fascinated me for ages, but which didn’t really have a clear economic or career value.… Read the rest