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How BASIC Shaped a Generation of Programmers

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:36:00 +0100

BASIC was the gateway drug for a generation of programmers. Not because it was elegant, but because it was the only option - and that constraint created a programming culture that shaped how millions thought about code.

What Does 'Expertise' Mean When AI Can Pass Any Exam?

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

If AI can pass the bar exam, the CPA exam, and every technical certification, what are we actually certifying? Expertise becomes something else entirely - and much harder to fake.

Very very large numbers

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 22:07:01 +0100

Collection of fascinating YouTube videos exploring extraordinarily large numbers, infinity, and mathematical concepts.

DevOps Explainers

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 09:36:18 +0100

Educational explainer videos and articles covering DevOps concepts including APIs, databases, DNS, Git, and Linux fundamentals.

Blockchain & Crypto Resources

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:30:39 +0100

Curated YouTube Channels

Explore these trusted YouTube channels covering blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Web3, and market analysis.

Educational & Technical

Andreas Antonopoulos - One of the most trusted and engaging educators in the Bitcoin industry, explaining blockchain fundamentals with clarity and depth
Coin Bureau - Comprehensive informational portal to the cryptocurrency ecosystem with detailed project analysis
MMCrypto - In-depth coverage of cryptocurrency and blockchain topics for learners at all levels

Market & Trading

Altcoin Daily - Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, NFTs, altcoins, metaverse, mining, trading, and investing insights

AI Explainers

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:05:35 +0100

A curated collection of clear, technical explanations of foundational AI concepts. These resources help build intuition about how modern AI systems actually work.

Fundamentals

Yes you should understand backprop - Andrej Karpathy’s definitive explanation of backpropagation, the fundamental algorithm behind neural network training
Deep Learning in a Nutshell: Core Concepts - NVIDIA’s accessible overview of deep learning architectures and their applications

Transformers & Language Models

What is ChatGPT doing & why does it work? - Stephen Wolfram’s phenomenal breakdown of transformer architecture and the surprising effectiveness of next-token prediction
Word2Vec Explained - Foundation for understanding how words become numerical representations that models can process

Generative Models

How Stable Diffusion Works - Detailed technical walkthrough of diffusion models for image generation, with clear diagrams and intuitive explanations

Courses & Practical Learning

Practical Deep Learning - Fast.ai’s top-down course that teaches you to build working deep learning systems before diving into theory

Blockchain & Web3 Courses

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:51:18 +0100

Overview

Whether you’re a beginner exploring blockchain fundamentals or an experienced developer building decentralized applications, these curated courses provide structured learning paths from foundation concepts to advanced smart contract development.

Learning Resources

Developer-Focused Platforms

Blockchain Council
- Certified Blockchain Developer™ - Professional certification program
ChainShot - Interactive bootcamp for blockchain development
CryptoZombies - Learn Solidity through interactive gaming
LearnWeb3 - Comprehensive Web3 developer education
Polkadot Blockchain Academy - Official Polkadot training for developers and founders