i have been reading lately more about the history of RNNs and found this passage in Lashley's 'The Problem of Serial Order in Behavior' (languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/myl/Lashley1...) that made my day. Don't think he was a fan of Titchener's work, lol

Since everyone wants to learn RL for language models now post DeepSeek, reminder that I've been working on this book quietly in the background for months.

Policy gradient chapter is coming together. Plugging away at the book every day now.

rlhfbook.com/c/11-policy-...

Wim Wenders’ Perfect Days quietly stayed with me. A reflection on stillness, presence, and how little we need to feel whole.

paulsava.github.io/blog/29jan20...

can't wait to watch Jude's "Kontinental '25" at Berlinale this year

decided to finally start a blog this year. mostly about my research, but also things i find interesting or just enjoy. aiming for at least one post a month. here's january's.

paulsava.github.io/blog/jan2025...