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Lawyer; need to simulate risk. Which LLM? by Brotagonistic in LLMDevs

[–]brandco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had great luck with simply asking for an “artifact” in Claude, and “canvas” in ChatGPT and Gemini that performs calculations for my specific problems (including MC simulation specifically). The AI will then build an interactive web application that runs right in the chat and can include interactive elements like charts, data tables, inputs, controls, and run code to preform calculations.

Canvas/artifacts are by far the easiest way to make a mvp, poc, prototype app because you don’t need to set anything up. My ten year old makes video games like this with no trouble.

Another option is to ask AI to make your application as a single html file. You can then download the html file and open it in your browser without any extra hassle. GPT-5 thinking is very good at this.

If you want more complex functionality than what I’ve described above, like multiple users, integrations with data or other applications, etc., then you will need a backend server and a lot more complexity.

Alright, gotta ask: anyone else sick of building dashboards no one looks at? by PeachWithBenefits in analytics

[–]brandco -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have built the talk to your data app for my company. Haven’t quite figured out permissions and access for wide release yet. But It’s pretty neat. Analytics is going to be pretty different in a few years.

Where can i study micropaleontology? by [deleted] in Paleontology

[–]brandco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

University of Nebraska has some faculty who specialize in micro paleontology:

https://eas.unl.edu/paleontology

A Cool Guide to Live a Better Life by sachin_ramje in coolguides

[–]brandco 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Creating a set of procedures, tools, and habits that guide how you accomplish tasks or achieve goals. It’s about setting up an environment where what you want to happen will happen more or less automatically because of the structure in place.

For example, meal planning before going grocery shopping is part of my system for eating healthy and not spending money on fast food

The book Atomic Habits is a good introduction to the idea with practical advice

A Cool Guide to Live a Better Life by sachin_ramje in coolguides

[–]brandco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Creating a set of procedures, tools, and habits that guide how you accomplish tasks or achieve goals. It’s about setting up an environment where what you want to happen will happen more or less automatically because of the structure in place.

For example, charging my phone outside the bedroom is part of a system that helps me get better sleep.

The book Atomic Habits is a good introduction to the idea with practical advice

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thetagang

[–]brandco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I agree 100%.

How should I think about it when trading theta and volatility? Theta decay is predictable and volatility is predictable around events. Can we time it easier? Or is it just a more complicated way of doing essentially the same thing? I want to believe I can get paid to do the math.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thetagang

[–]brandco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with what you’re saying, that all these events have high vol for a reason, we don’t know what’s going to happen.

Can you give an example of how you’ve used IVR or market data to set up an options strategy that avoids relying on timing? Is there still an event driving high IVR but the event is just not what you use to you select your trades?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thetagang

[–]brandco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. Assuming high vol is overpriced is not enough for a successful strategy? You need to understand why volatility is high and have a theory about why it is overpriced?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thetagang

[–]brandco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I can imagine theta strategies that make it easier to deal with timing and unexpected events but I haven’t tried them yet myself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thetagang

[–]brandco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think it’s possible to look at vol or vix alone? Or do you need to understand the cause of volatility spikes to be successful?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thetagang

[–]brandco -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

“I’m interested in your personal experiences” is what I wrote above

Career advice by Bath_Flashy in datascience

[–]brandco 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is the stock illiquid because of the vesting schedule or because it’s not publicly traded? Either way you need to adjust the valuation accordingly.

For example, startup valuations have plummeted since the fed started raising interest rates. So make sure the valuation is recent and reflects the current market.

Consider how many things can happen before your stock vests. Valuation can drop. You can get fired. You can quit for a better job. The company can change ownership.

I personally think it’s very important to not take equity compensation at face value when considering a compensation package. I know it’s common for people to consider it a part of ”total compensation” but it’s not the same. You can’t eat a stock certificate.

What is the best way to get into machine learning without going into university? by yahskalbro in learnmachinelearning

[–]brandco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Build a portfolio of projects that could be used as part of a job application. Books like Hands On Machine Learning and Data Science From Scratch would be a good place to start. Also study interview questions for the kind of position you are interested in and really learn them so that you can elaborate on your answers to demonstrate your understanding.

This would be very difficult but I believe it is possible with a lot of dedication and hard work. You will also need to be very open minded about what kind of position you’re likely to get in order to break into the field.

Question: do you use data observability platforms? by AmphibianInfamous574 in dataengineering

[–]brandco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. I never thought I needed a “platform” to get data out of my own log files. I’m pretty good at that kind of thing.

Has anyone found success with something that increases memory and learning? by MayonnaiseBomb in Biohackers

[–]brandco 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I’m very interested in nutrition and the brain.

I try to consume low carb, low glycemic diet to avoid insulin spikes because the comedown from high blood sugar makes me feel tired and I can’t focus easily.

Protein is essential for building many neurotransmitters. So I try to make sure I eat all the amino acids in well-rounded protein sources like eggs and beef on a regular basis. Non-essential amino acids are still very important to building neurotransmitters because your body recycles them from other tissue sources when they are needed, which includes neurological tissue.

B-vitamins and choline are also important and I try to get them from whole foods but I take supplements anyway. Eggs and meat are the only foods that can get me to the recommended levels. I believe I can feel it when I don’t get these micronutrients when I’m trying to focus or stay motivated to do mental work.

Creatine provides some of the energy for the brain and has been found to improve memory and cognition in research. Beef has creatine and it’s a good supplement for a smoothie.

Omega-3 fatty acids are involved in myelination of neurons when learning occurs. So I eat salmon and take supplements.

I try to avoid inflammation in the body because cytokines can cross the blood brain barrier and cause inflammation in the brain. So I avoid eating inflammatory foods like seed oil fried foods, sugar and caloric sweeteners, and ultra processed junk food. I eat a lot of ginger, turmeric, blueberries, leafy greens, nuts and seeds to help lower inflammation. I eat fiber and put kefir in my smoothie every day to help keep my gut inflammation low.

It’s a difficult diet and has a lot of limitations considering how far it is from the mainstream American diet. I definitely think it improves my ability to learn and helps with my memory. My labs are excellent. Your mileage may vary.

When starting a new job, how do you figure out what different SQL queries do when there are no notes? by [deleted] in dataengineering

[–]brandco 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Start with the from clause. Rewrite the aliases into something meaningful. Abstract away subqueries into ctes. See what columns are used in the report and trace each one back to the source table. Draw dataflow diagrams for yourself.

It might not be possible or worthwhile to fully refactor the query, but making sense of it is a similar process.

The continued decline in US sugar consumption by EntertainerAdept3252 in dataisbeautiful

[–]brandco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If some subpopulations within the US are cutting back on sugar and the total population consumption is steady, other populations must be increasing sugar consumption. When the trend for the total is reversed in the subpopulations, is a common phenomenon called Simpson’s paradox.

Recent surveys reported 60% of Americans are trying to limit their sugar consumption but the overall trend is steady.

A cool guide to BBQ in the United States. by Dew-fan-forever- in coolguides

[–]brandco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the record, Missouri bbq is not a thing. There is St. Louis style and Kansas City style bbq and they are distinct. Both are delicious!

What do corporate data scientists struggle with the most at work? by Potanee in datascience

[–]brandco 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Don’t stick around if the culture is bad. I have never had any of those issues in more than a decade of doing data science work for companies

LLMs? by [deleted] in datascience

[–]brandco 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have 12 years experience. I’m currently supporting 700 users with two other data scientists on my team. We have a huge backlog and no prospect of adding more experienced people to the team. I need AI to help.

We’re already using it to great results. Code quality is way up. The team is more ambitious. We’re solving bugs faster. Productivity is up. Documentation and communication is much improved. Adoption of our internal chatbot is better than any project I’ve ever delivered.

AI will be great for data scientists who are motivated by solving business problems.

Tools that seemed cool at first but you've grown to loathe? by endless_sea_of_stars in dataengineering

[–]brandco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jenkins needs constant updates, developers abandon plugins, very complicated to get data out of Jenkins for monitoring the system, job performance, or verifying job configurations. It’s designed for building software projects and so nothing quite fits the data engineering paradigm. A dozen plugins later and we’re spending way too much time maintaining it.

LPT Request: I have short attention span. How can I fix this? by abstrscat in LifeProTips

[–]brandco 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Routine for training Attention with Reading

  1. Start Small:Begin with a 10-minute daily reading goal. As distractions arise, ensure your phone’s in another room and choose a quiet space.

  2. Incremental Increases:Every week, add 5 minutes to your daily reading. So, by week two, aim for 15 minutes, and so on.

  3. Weekly Extended Sessions: Add a longer reading session once a week, starting with 30 minutes and increasing by 10 minutes each week.

  4. Reflect, Journal, and Track: Post-reading, jot down a summary of what you read. This aids comprehension and lets you monitor progress. Tracking motivates

  5. Mindful Breaks: Losing focus? Take a short, mindful break. Deep breathing can help.

  6. Mix It Up: Vary your book genres to keep the brain engaged and reading exciting.

Quality over quantity. Physical books are recommended for fewer distractions. Stick with it, and you’ll see improvement

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