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zyvox

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zyvox··on Gemini 4 Carbon
Not sure how much it matters for the average user though.

For myself and most others that actively use LLMs, I’m aware of the model names and differences, and on the off chance I don’t, I can do a quick search to find out.

On the other hand, my dad (“average user”) probably doesn’t care whether to use Argon or Pro, or Flash for that matter. They are all good enough for his use case anyway.

I suppose the “Auto” option is what AI companies expect the average user to use.

zyvox··on Just imagining a workout can make you stronger (2016)
It's not too odd to me to think that the brain could have the ability to influence how much muscle mass the body wants to create. Obviously being able to think your way to being a full on bodybuilder is a bit far but...

I've for example been lying in bed before with cold toes and by focusing on heating them up in my mind I swear my blood circulation improves much faster than if I don't.

Just anecdotal of course, but considering the role the brain plays in the body I don't see it too far fetched that it can to some extent influence either of the above.