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How to rerank documents with Embedding models & similarity calculation in RAG: https://www.glukhov.org/post/2024/09/reranking-with-embedding-models #LLM #AI #Ollama #RAG #Embedding

After installing ollama better to reconfigure ollama to store them in new place right away. So after we pull a new model, it doesn’t get downloaded to the old location. Ollama is a text-based frontend to LLM AI Models and an API that can host those too. Install Ollama Goto https://ollama.com/download To install Ollama on linux: curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh Ollama on Windows is on page: https://ollama.com/download/windows Ollama for Mac is there too: https://ollama.com/download/macOllamaSetup.exe Download, List and Remove Ollama models To download some Ollama models: Go to Ollama Library (https://ollama.com/library) and find the model you need, there you can also find model tags and sizes. Then run: ollama pull gemma2:latest # Or get slightly smarter one still nicely fitting into 16GB VRAM: ollama pull gemma2:27b-instruct-q3_K_S # Or: ollama pull llama3.1:latest ollama pull llama3.1:8b-instruct-q8_0 ollama pull mistral-nemo:12b-instruct-2407-q6_K ollama ...

How to Deploy Flutter project with backend to AWS Amplify https://www.glukhov.org/post/2024/09/deploy-flutter-amplify-hosting/

Another Insightful post about No True Scotsman logical fallacies https://logicalfallacy.org/posts/2024/09/no-true-scotsman/

Published a new article about No true Scotsman Logical fallacy, A LOT of historical and modern examples from politics, media, schools and domestic environments. And fasion too. https://www.logical-fallacy.com/articles/no-true-scotsman/

Published post how to spin up new Flutter project with AWS Amplify & Cognito support https://www.glukhov.org/post/2024/09/flutter-with-aws-amplify/

Published a list of software development conferences and meetups I'm looking to go to in Melbourne, Australia https://glukhov.au/posts/2024/melbourne-conferences/

Updated list of my posts about #linux, #AI, #LLM etc: https://github.com/rosgluk/posts/blob/main/README.md

In the pursuit of truth and sound reasoning, fallacies present themselves as deceptive snares that can ensnare even the most critical thinker. Among these is the ad baculum fallacy, or appeal to force, a fallacious argumentative tactic that employs coercion or threats to support a conclusion. This article provides an in-depth exploration of the ad baculum fallacy, unveiling its subtleties, historical roots, and the impact it has on discourse and decision-making. Definition and Origins The phrase argumentum ad baculum is derived from Latin, meaning “argument to the stick,” or “appeal to the force” symbolizing the use of force or threat. This fallacy occurs when an argument is supported by a threat of negative consequences rather than by legitimate evidence or reasoning. It is a persuasive strategy that relies on fear to compel acceptance of a claim.

https://www.logical-fallacy.com/articles/reduction-to-absurdity/ Reductio ad Absurdum: A Logical Fallacy of Reducing an Argument to Absurdity Reductio ad absurdum is a type of logical fallacy where an argument is disproven or discredited by showing that its conclusion leads to an absurd, ridiculous, or impractical outcome. This fallacy involves taking an opponent’s argument to its extreme and illogical conclusions, thereby exposing its flaws. Origins and Usage The term “reductio ad absurdum” comes from Latin, meaning “reduction to absurdity.” This form of argumentation has been employed throughout history in various fields, including philosophy, mathematics, and logic. It is often used to refute an opponent’s claim by demonstrating the absurd consequences of accepting their position.

A strawman fallacy or straw man argument a rhetorical ploy that misrepresents an opponent’s position to make it easier to attack. see fro more details https://www.logical-fallacy.com/articles/strawman/ Calling a Strawman Argument Example The term “strawman fallacy” originates from the metaphor of a “man made of straw,” which is a weak and flimsy construct, easily knocked down or destroyed. It was a training object for medieval soldiers. Easy to fight because it never fights back. In the realm of debate, a strawman argument involves distorting or oversimplifying an opponent’s views, position, or argument, creating a distorted or false version of the original stance. The debater then proceeds to attack this misrepresented view, which is far more vulnerable than the actual argument. This misrepresentation allows the debater to appear superior, while the original argument remains unscathed and untouched.