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Numenta: Grok:
www.numenta.com/grok_info.html
You might know the word "grok" from Robert Heinlein's novels, in which
"grok" is used to describe a fairly deep understanding of a topic or
question. These days, with the infamous information explosion, it is
harder and harder to find someone who can really grok any important
question, in part just because virtually all questions have
information spaces that are too large for any one individual to deeply
understand all aspects.
Grok, the tool, is less of a "Wow, cool thing you can use now" and
more of a "Heads up! Look what's coming." Numenta is a company that
has come up with a nifty idea for connecting the big data space with
artificial intelligence and real time interactive use and modeling of
the data. The artificial intelligence part, specifically what Numenta
refers to as "Adaptive learning, automated action," is the part that
makes this all easier and accessible for us humans.
One of the responses I keep hearing in my work in healthcare
technology is people saying in many different ways, "We need the big
data to help us answer all these important questions, but so much
happens so fast, we need new tools to help us work with the data."
Enter Numenta, stage left.
Jeff Hawkins on the future of data (short version):
www.youtube.com/watch?&v=mP_AbIKXlsg
That's the short introduction to what they are trying to do.
Basically, allowing people to connect their data to outcomes with
real-time analytical tools available anywhere / anytime through
whatever tech you have in your pocket or in front of you. A grand
vision brought to us by Jeff Hawkins, the scientist behind the
technology, who was quoted recently as describing this as tech that
will, when integrated into our surrounding environment, make it so “everything is
intelligent, everything is learning.” The science behind the
technology is supposed to be based on neuroscience. You can get a
brief overview of the neuroscience aspects here.
The Technology Behind Grok:
www.numenta.com/technology.html
If you want to dig deeper, there is a technical report available here.
HIERARCHICAL TEMPORAL MEMORY, including HTM Cortical Learning Algorithms
www.numenta.com/htm-overview/education/HTM_CorticalLearni...
If you are feeling really nerdy or geeky, you might want to watch his
recent keynote on the tech.
Jeff Hawkins - ISCA Keynote, June 11, 2012
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8sHMcCk0lU
If you are feeling less nerdy/geeky, then you'll possibly prefer his
earlier TED talk.
Jeff Hawkins: How brain science will change computing
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6CVj5IQkzk
Right now, Grok is in closed beta, so I haven't had a chance to play
with it, or see how it is supposed to do what it says. The idea of the
product is what is interesting to me, and that someone believes
they've gotten close enough to making it work to actually say they are
in closed beta. Whoa.
Meanwhile, there are a lot of people who are pretty hesitant about
whether or not this can possibly work. There is a piece from a a
couple years ago by Michael Anissimov in which the tech is described
as a disappointment, followed by a rich and energetic discussion about
the flaws in the tech over at Hacker News.
Ben Goertzel on Numenta (April 2010)
www.acceleratingfuture.com/michael/blog/2010/04/ben-goert...
Hacker News: The Grok prediction engine from Numenta announced
news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3933631
Since they've gone into beta, things have been quieter. I don't know
if that is good or bad, but I still find it encouraging that people
are working to move along this path in a generally forward direction.
Grok 4 just broke away from the pack on the ARC-AGI-2 leaderboard — an independent third-party assessment.
• Elon Musk: on academic tests, xAI's Grok 4 is better than almost all PhDs in all fields (!)
• Over 2x better than the best from OpenAI... and rapidly improving
Webcast introducing Grok 4, the world's most powerful AI model.
Summary of benchmarks
A graphic reinterpretation of the original Leica photograph in a retro comic-book aesthetic inspired by the visual language of the 1960s and 1970s.
Grok: The key is the aviation detail: on Saturday, April 11, long-range propeller-driven aircraft carrying 66 passengers began to be replaced by jet aircraft accommodating 850 passengers. This points to a significant shift in aviation technology. Historically, propeller-driven aircraft like the Douglas DC-7 or Lockheed Super Constellation, common in the 1950s and early 1960s, carried around 60-100 passengers. The introduction of large jet aircraft, such as the Boeing 747 (which could carry up to 660-850 passengers in early configurations), began in the late 1960s, with commercial service starting around 1970. However, no specific record pinpoints April 11 as the exact date for this transition in New Zealand. The closest match is the gradual replacement of aircraft like the DC-8 (up to 259 passengers) or early 747s in the late 1960s to early 1970s. For Christchurch, Air New Zealand’s shift to jets like the Boeing 737 or DC-10 on international routes aligns with this period, particularly around 1970-1973.The mention of “eleven cinemas and theatres within the environs of Cathedral Square” suggests a vibrant cultural hub, typical of Christchurch’s central city before the 2011 earthquake reshaped it. A “southeasterly aspect, aerial view” likely shows the pre-earthquake layout, with landmarks like the Christchurch Cathedral dominating the square. The note that “only two buildings have been replaced” in the decade prior to this “lifetime ago” suggests a relatively stable cityscape, pointing to a time before major urban redevelopment or seismic disruption—likely the 1960s or early 1970s.The “Great Kiwi Brain Drain” refers to the emigration of skilled New Zealanders, particularly to Australia, the UK, and beyond, seeking better opportunities. This phenomenon gained momentum in the 1970s, driven by economic stagnation, high taxes, and global demand for talent. The shift to larger, faster jets would have facilitated this diaspora, making international travel more accessible and symbolizing the ease of leaving New Zealand.
recipe by grok. Here's a simple recipe for Oatmeal Ginger Muffins:
### Ingredients:
- **1 cup** rolled oats
- **1 cup** all-purpose flour
- **1/2 cup** brown sugar
- **2 teaspoons** baking powder
- **1/2 teaspoon** baking soda
- **1/2 teaspoon** salt
- **2 teaspoons** ground ginger
- **1/2 teaspoon** ground cinnamon
- **1 cup** milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- **1/4 cup** molasses or honey
- **1/4 cup** vegetable oil or melted butter
- **1** large egg
- **1 teaspoon** vanilla extract
- **1/2 cup** crystallized ginger, chopped (optional for extra zest)
### Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. **Mix Dry Ingredients**: In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and cinnamon.
3. **Combine Wet Ingredients**: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, molasses (or honey), oil (or butter), egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
4. **Combine Wet and Dry**: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. If using, fold in the crystallized ginger.
5. **Fill Muffin Cups**: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
6. **Bake**: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. **Cool**: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
### Tips:
- For a vegan version, use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water, let sit for 5 minutes) instead of the egg and choose plant-based milk and oil.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the brown sugar to 1/3 cup.
- These muffins are great for a quick breakfast or snack, and they store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or can be frozen for longer storage.
Enjoy your oatmeal ginger muffins!
recipe by grok. Here's a simple recipe for Oatmeal Ginger Muffins:
### Ingredients:
- **1 cup** rolled oats
- **1 cup** all-purpose flour
- **1/2 cup** brown sugar
- **2 teaspoons** baking powder
- **1/2 teaspoon** baking soda
- **1/2 teaspoon** salt
- **2 teaspoons** ground ginger
- **1/2 teaspoon** ground cinnamon
- **1 cup** milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- **1/4 cup** molasses or honey
- **1/4 cup** vegetable oil or melted butter
- **1** large egg
- **1 teaspoon** vanilla extract
- **1/2 cup** crystallized ginger, chopped (optional for extra zest)
### Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. **Mix Dry Ingredients**: In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and cinnamon.
3. **Combine Wet Ingredients**: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, molasses (or honey), oil (or butter), egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
4. **Combine Wet and Dry**: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. If using, fold in the crystallized ginger.
5. **Fill Muffin Cups**: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
6. **Bake**: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. **Cool**: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
### Tips:
- For a vegan version, use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water, let sit for 5 minutes) instead of the egg and choose plant-based milk and oil.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the brown sugar to 1/3 cup.
- These muffins are great for a quick breakfast or snack, and they store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or can be frozen for longer storage.
Enjoy your oatmeal ginger muffins! substitutions: used whole wheat flour also added pumpkin pie spice cacao powder and coconut oil for half the butter component.
I guess I forgot to post this but this was taken while I was working on it. I took my kenko extension tubes which are designed to pass the signal through to the lens and I drilled 1/16th holes at 90 degrees to each of the 8 pins on two of the rings (little bit tricky). I drilled a hole in the side of the tube to feed some wires through and soldered the wires to connect the two tubes so that they can be physically seperated but still electrically connected. I added a DB9 connector in the middle for good measure after this pic was taken and cleaned things up a bit.
The idea is that one tube goes right on the camera body and the other one goes on my reversed lens so as far as the camera is concerned, the reversed lens is still connected, TTL, EXIF, Aperture...it's all there baby!
recipe by grok. Here's a simple recipe for Oatmeal Ginger Muffins:
### Ingredients:
- **1 cup** rolled oats
- **1 cup** all-purpose flour
- **1/2 cup** brown sugar
- **2 teaspoons** baking powder
- **1/2 teaspoon** baking soda
- **1/2 teaspoon** salt
- **2 teaspoons** ground ginger
- **1/2 teaspoon** ground cinnamon
- **1 cup** milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- **1/4 cup** molasses or honey
- **1/4 cup** vegetable oil or melted butter
- **1** large egg
- **1 teaspoon** vanilla extract
- **1/2 cup** crystallized ginger, chopped (optional for extra zest)
### Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. **Mix Dry Ingredients**: In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and cinnamon.
3. **Combine Wet Ingredients**: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, molasses (or honey), oil (or butter), egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
4. **Combine Wet and Dry**: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. If using, fold in the crystallized ginger.
5. **Fill Muffin Cups**: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
6. **Bake**: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. **Cool**: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
### Tips:
- For a vegan version, use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water, let sit for 5 minutes) instead of the egg and choose plant-based milk and oil.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the brown sugar to 1/3 cup.
- These muffins are great for a quick breakfast or snack, and they store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or can be frozen for longer storage.
Enjoy your oatmeal ginger muffins!
recipe by grok. Here's a simple recipe for Oatmeal Ginger Muffins:
### Ingredients:
- **1 cup** rolled oats
- **1 cup** all-purpose flour
- **1/2 cup** brown sugar
- **2 teaspoons** baking powder
- **1/2 teaspoon** baking soda
- **1/2 teaspoon** salt
- **2 teaspoons** ground ginger
- **1/2 teaspoon** ground cinnamon
- **1 cup** milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- **1/4 cup** molasses or honey
- **1/4 cup** vegetable oil or melted butter
- **1** large egg
- **1 teaspoon** vanilla extract
- **1/2 cup** crystallized ginger, chopped (optional for extra zest)
### Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. **Mix Dry Ingredients**: In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and cinnamon.
3. **Combine Wet Ingredients**: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, molasses (or honey), oil (or butter), egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
4. **Combine Wet and Dry**: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. If using, fold in the crystallized ginger.
5. **Fill Muffin Cups**: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
6. **Bake**: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. **Cool**: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
### Tips:
- For a vegan version, use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water, let sit for 5 minutes) instead of the egg and choose plant-based milk and oil.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the brown sugar to 1/3 cup.
- These muffins are great for a quick breakfast or snack, and they store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or can be frozen for longer storage.
Enjoy your oatmeal ginger muffins!
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The SS Allenwood was built and launched in December 1920 by Ernest Wright of John Wright & Co Shipyards, Tuncurry, NSW. The vessel was a coastal trader owned by Allen Taylor's North Coast Shipping Co. with her prime role that of carrying timber and supplies to the residents of towns along the coast of NSW.
The 398-ton, 147-foot twin-screw wooden steamer was easily recognizable by her twin funnels.
During WW2 the Allenwood was requisitioned by the Department of Navy and became the HMAS Allenwood, after the war reverting to its former role..
Vessels like the SS Allenwood regularly faced hazardous sea conditions as well as perilous bar crossings up and down the NSW coast. Many such vessels were lost in their performance of these roles and many mariners died.
Somehow the twin screw powered SS Allenwood managed to survive the elements until one foggy night on the 14th September 1951 in a powerful storm the vessel skippered by Captain Boutrup finally succumbed to nature's fury. Unable to avoid being washed onto Birdie Beach, near Norah Head on the NSW Central Coast the life of the Allenwood ended.
Soon after she was declared a wreck and put out to tender for salvage. Marine engineer JP Scott of Warners Bay was the successful bidder. He paid £601 for the salvage rights. He used the timber to build a house at Warners Bay.
After big storms when sand is removed from the wreck site the superstructure of the boat can still be seen today.
Click on the image below to read more about the SS Allenwood.
Birdie Beach, is in Munmorah State Conservation Area being bordered by the rugged cliffs of Wybung Head to the north and Budgewoi Peninsula to its south. Rarely busy, Birdie Beach is a great spot for surfing and snorkelling though its best known as a clothing-optional beach.
All the Grok Ai animated images of the SS Allenwood that follow have been created from the image of Kevin Rasmussen's model boat shown in the first comment below.
I asked that Grok Ai create a realistic portrayal of the model in a stormy sea. In some renditions I asked it to add voices to the rendered image but had to specifically ask that it use an Australian accent.