<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Blockbuster Blueprint: What Michael Is Reading]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a selection of content that I really want to consume but is dense and technical, which means I may never consume it. I'm experimenting with using NotebookLM to create mini podcasts of these and seeing if I find it helpful. This is an experiment that I thought I'd make public so that you can benefit as well. Topics are typically related to AI, intelligence, and human potential. ]]></description><link>https://blockbuster.thoughtleader.school/s/micahael-reading</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZmSK!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2a9378a0-025b-4c2a-a030-cfffc60544f9_694x693.png</url><title>Blockbuster Blueprint: What Michael Is Reading</title><link>https://blockbuster.thoughtleader.school/s/micahael-reading</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:35:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://blockbuster.thoughtleader.school/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Michael Simmons]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[michaeldsimmons@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[michaeldsimmons@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Michael Simmons]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Simmons]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[michaeldsimmons@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[michaeldsimmons@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Michael Simmons]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Overview Of Mamba: A Promising New AI Architecture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why I Curated]]></description><link>https://blockbuster.thoughtleader.school/p/overview-of-mamba-a-promising-new</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blockbuster.thoughtleader.school/p/overview-of-mamba-a-promising-new</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Simmons]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:10:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/N6Piou4oYx8" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Why I Curated</h1><p>I&#8217;m interested in understanding promising alternative AI architectures beyond LLMs</p><h1>AI Summary</h1><p>The sources are about <strong>emerging trends</strong> in artificial intelligence (AI). The first two sources discuss <strong>the importance of incentivizing AI models</strong> to develop general intelligence rather than teaching them specific skills. The third and fourth sources explore <strong>new neural network architectures</strong> called "Mamba" and "State Space Models" which are <strong>more efficient and scalable</strong> than traditional transformers and RNNs. The final source explains how these architectures work, highlighting their advantages in handling <strong>long sequences of data</strong> and potentially <strong>outperforming transformers in specific tasks</strong>.</p><h1>Sources</h1>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Integral Theory, Awakening, and Society || Ken Wilber]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Wilber, a renowned philosopher and author, discusses his Integral Theory, a framework for understanding human development, on the Psychology Podcast. He elaborates on the concept of multiple intelligences, spiritual intelligence, and stages of consciousness, arguing that development in these areas follows a predictable path. Wilber explores the relationship between different states of consciousness, such as waking, dreaming, and deep sleep, and how they relate to the concept of "headless condition" where our awareness is one with everything we perceive. He also discusses the limitations of stage theories, emphasizing the importance of integration and transcendence, and explores the connection between schizotypal traits and experiences of self-transcendence. Wilber then addresses criticisms of his work, including claims that it is new age, idealist, or even creationist, explaining his perspective on evolution and the concept of objective reality. He further examines the role of psychology in understanding human development and the potential for artificial intelligence to achieve different levels of consciousness. The conversation concludes with Wilber reflecting on his personal journey of waking up and growing up, acknowledging that even at an advanced stage of development, there is always room for growth.]]></description><link>https://blockbuster.thoughtleader.school/p/integral-theory-awakening-and-society</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blockbuster.thoughtleader.school/p/integral-theory-awakening-and-society</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:49:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/7AHMS-itMIk" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Why I Curated It </h1><ul><li><p><strong>Scott Barry Kaufman</strong> is a friend, author, and respected psychology researcher. He has the #1 psychology podcast in the world. </p></li><li><p><strong>Ken Wilber</strong> has created the largest map of mental models in the world with his AQAL framework. He is incredibly well-read and applies what he learns to his life. </p></li></ul><h1>AI Summary</h1><p>Ken Wilber, a renowned philosopher and author, discusses his Integral Theory, a framework for understanding human development, on the <em>Psychology Podcast</em>. He elaborates on the concept of multiple intelligences, spiritual intelligence, and stages of consciousness, arguing that development in these areas follows a predictable path. Wilber explores the relationship between different states of consciousness, such as waking, dreaming, and deep sleep, and how they relate to the concept of "headless condition" where our awareness is one with everything we perceive. He also discusses the limitations of stage theories, emphasizing the importance of integration and transcendence, and expl&#8230;</p>
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