The Straw and the Mirror: Why AI Can't Always Explain What It Knows
The Straw and the Mirror: Why AI Can’t Always Explain What It Knows
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ME: 25+ YEARS FULL STACK & BEYOND
Hey friend!
I'm Carmelyne Thompson.
I'm building systems with AI.
My Current Problem:
How to continuously adapt, keep learning, and
deliver impact for users and businesses in a shifting tech landscape?
My Approach:
- Grounding in Systems Thinking
- Maintaining relentless curiosity
- Finding joy in solving complex problems
AI, COGNITION, THINKING FRAMEWORKS
Thinking Modes
Problem:
Users struggle to get clear, useful answers from LLMs.
Solutions:
- Framework for predictable LLM outputs.
- 4 control knobs for precision.
- Actionable guidelines for daily use.
AI, REACT NATIVE, ANDROID
BasaKonek
Problem:
Comprehension gaps in low-resource reading settings.
Solutions:
- Interactive reading companion.
- Focus on critical thinking skills.
- Optimized for low-resource environments.
JS, CSS, HTML
Freelance Rate Calculator
Problem:
Global wage gaps for freelance work.
Solutions:
- Data-driven pricing engine.
- Tools to bridge global wage gaps.
- Actionable rate recommendations.
AI, NASA API, SVELTE, FLUTTER
Terrakindle
Problem:
Need for real-time planetary resilience analysis.
Solutions:
- NASA-powered data integration.
- Real-time climate analysis.
- Planetary resilience mapping.
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