### Deep Learning Book Chapter 1 Notes

Started shallow, going deep.

### Let's Write a Genetic Algorithm

I’ll be assuming that you know what these terms mean:

### Yet Another Example of Linear Functions Being Special Snowflakes

Finding the rank of a matrix (a.k.a a linear function) can be done in polynomial time ($O(n^3)$).

### Question Words

In Hindi and English, question words both have repetitive structure.

### 2 Years Without Soap Or Shampoo: An Update

In December 2014, I stopped using soap and shampoo. 2 and a half years later, I can confirm that it was a good decision, as my skin has cleared up, my hair is much shinier, and I don’t feel oily at all. Plus, it’s one less thing to pack.

### One Use For Quotients

If a function almost has some nice property, you can quotient out by that property to make that nice property true.

### Levels of Showing Off

Showing that you’re better than your perceived peers is hard work.

### Reverse Polish Notation Calculator

I just wrote a Reverse Polish Notation calculator. It’s beautiful. Extending a Forth compiler with new words must be a dream.

### Avoid Distraction

I find it hard to resist temptation. So I don’t.

### My LASIK Experience

1 month ago, I got LASIK. Not a lot of people seem to write about it, so here’s one to offset that a bit.