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Developing a Mental Model for AI - Thinking Like a Large Language Model by Mukund Sundararajan
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In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss Thinking Like a Large Language Model by Mukund Sundararajan. Join them as they discuss the different mental models for working with AI, the art of prompt engineering, and some exciting developments in Carter's career!
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Book Overflow is a podcast for software engineers, by software engineers dedicated to improving our craft by reading the best technical books in the world. Join Carter Morgan and Nathan Toups as they read and discuss a new technical book each week!
The full book schedule and links to every major podcast player can be found at https://www.bookoverflow.io
70 episodes
Manage episode 490320441 series 3585645
In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss Thinking Like a Large Language Model by Mukund Sundararajan. Join them as they discuss the different mental models for working with AI, the art of prompt engineering, and some exciting developments in Carter's career!
-- Books Mentioned in this Episode --
Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
----------------------------------------------------------
Thinking Like a Large Language Model by Mukund Sundararajan
https://amzn.to/466v89G (paid link)
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kj6DLCEWR5nHShlSYJI5L
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-overflow/id1745257325
X: https://x.com/bookoverflowpod
Carter on X: https://x.com/cartermorgan
Nathan's Functionally Imperative: www.functionallyimperative.com
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Book Overflow is a podcast for software engineers, by software engineers dedicated to improving our craft by reading the best technical books in the world. Join Carter Morgan and Nathan Toups as they read and discuss a new technical book each week!
The full book schedule and links to every major podcast player can be found at https://www.bookoverflow.io
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