AI and Sufi Poetry: Analyzing Abdul-Qadir Bedil with Large Language Models
But beneath all that, a profound reality is that we’re building tools that can engage in subtle, reflective, and culturally rich conversations.
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Marx, Engels and Lenin in Pul-e-Charkhi Prison
With all the noise around Marxism and socialism lately, I keep coming back to a story from my own family. Back in the 1980s, someone close to me spent time in Pul-e-Charkhi — the infamous prison outside Kabul. The charge,…
Best Doha Layover Itinerary: Tips for Long-Haul Travelers
Having lived in Australia, I’m no stranger to long-haul flights. If you’re going to be stuck on a plane for over 15 hours, why not break up the journey with a layover that feels like a mini-holiday? For travelers between…
Beyond Idle: The Quiet Power of Volunteer Computing
This piece originally ran back in 2017. I’ve recently revisited it to update legacy information, swap out retired projects for active ones, and keep the science accurate for today’s hardware. Volunteer computing is an arrangement where everyday users donate their…
