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#3505 Query/Prompt/Insert Sequences

#3505 Query/Prompt/Insert Sequences #3505 Provide python code for: 1) Run a defined SQL query, 2) Loop over the top N results, 3) Submit a defined AI prompt for each, and 4) Insert the results for each into the database. This patter will apply to multiple follow-up query/prompt/insert sequences Below is a self-contained, reusable pattern you can drop into any project that needs to: Run a SQL query and fetch the top N rows Send each row (or selected fields) to an LLM prompt Capture the model’s response Write the response back to a database table Repeat the whole flow for additional “query → prompt → insert” sequences """ ai_sql_pipeline.py Requires: pip install sqlalchemy openai tenacity python-dotenv Set environment variables or a .env file for: DB_URI → your SQLAlchemy-compatible DB URL OPENAI_API_KEY → your OpenAI key """ from __future__ import annotations import os from dataclasses import dataclass from...

#3504 Google Gemini 2.5 Pro: Crude Oil to Fuel Cell Products

#3504 Google Gemini 2.5 Pro: Crude Oil to Fuel Cell Products #3504 Tell me about the makeup of standard unleaded gasoline Standard unleaded gasoline is a complex blend of hydrocarbons and additives, meticulously refined to meet the demands of modern internal combustion engines. Its precise composition can vary depending on the crude oil source, refinery processes, and regional and seasonal requirements. Hydrocarbon Foundation At its core, gasoline is primarily a mixture of hydrocarbons , which are organic compounds made of hydrogen and carbon atoms. These hydrocarbons typically have between 4 and 12 carbon atoms per molecule. The main families of hydrocarbons present in gasoline include: Alkanes: These are saturated hydrocarbons, meaning their carbon atoms are linked by single bonds. They provide a stable base for the fuel. A significant portion of these are isoalkanes , or branched-chain alkanes, which have higher octane ratings than their straight-chain counterparts. Cycloalk...

#3503 Inversion -- Think Backwards

#3503 Inversion -- Think Backwards Get Ahead of 99% of People by Thinking Backwards (Inversion Explained) https://youtu.be/-wC_Oosh1Mw #3503 Discuss inversion and backward thinking 1 | What “Inversion” Means Idea Essence Typical Questions Typical Output Negative inversion (Charlie Munger, Stoic premeditatio malorum) Deliberately ask “How could this go wrong? ” or “What would guarantee failure? ” “If we wanted this project to flop spectacularly, what would we do?” A risk / anti-pattern list you can systematically eliminate or reverse Logical inversion State the exact opposite of the target condition to surface hidden assumptions (“Minimize ⟶ Maximize”, “Include ⟶ Exclude”) “Instead of making code maintainable, how could we make it impossible to maintain?” Reveals implicit constraints & sparks unconventional fixes Mathematical/computational inversion Solve a complex forward function f(x) by solving its inverse, or by working from the desired output back to inputs (e.g., rev...

#3502 Not "How do I get there from here?", Rather "Where can I go from here?", plus Constraints

#3502 Not "How do I get there from here?", Rather "Where can I go from here?", plus Constraints Why The Smartest People I Know Set Constraints, Not Goals https://youtu.be/Op2m9AwHwmU #3520 Think not "How do I get from here to there?". Rather "Where can I go from here?" When you shift the question from “How do I get from A to B?” to “Where might I go from A?” you unlock the full option-space in front of you. Instead of plotting a single route, you start surveying an entire landscape of possibilities and selecting the directions with the best payoff-to-effort ratio. Below is a concise playbook you can reuse whenever you want to replace linear planning with opportunity exploration. 1. Re-anchor on Assets, Not Obstacles Prompt yourself to list Typical examples (for a solopreneur technologist) Capitals at hand Deep AI & software skill, NASA domain expertise, 30+ domains owned Connections & channels Space-tech community, K-12 educators, ma...

#3501 Hacking a Roomba to Play Soccer ++

#3501 Hacking a Roomba to Play Soccer ++ You Should Hack Your Roomba https://youtu.be/mTpkV7xZln0 #3501 Tell me about roombas At a glance Key point 2025 status First launch 2002 (Roomba Original) Current families 600-Series, i-Series, j-Series, Combo j-Series, “Max 705” & new 205 DustCompactor Navigation tech Bumper-only ➜ optical & floor-tracking sensors ➜ camera / PrecisionVision AI ➜ ClearView LiDAR (2025) media.irobot.com Hands-free extras Clean Base® self-emptying (up to 60 days), Auto-Fill water/mop pads on Combo models Price band (US) ≈ $250 (Roomba 692) → $1,399 (Combo j9+ Auto-Fill) irobot.com What a Roomba actually is Roomba is iRobot’s line of disc-shaped autonomous vacuum cleaners. Every model carries three core systems: Mobility & navigation – drive wheels, cliff sensors, wall sensor, and (on mapping models) optical or LiDAR vision that builds a floorplan to optimise paths. Cleaning module – dual counter-rotating rubber rollers plus side-sweeper; hi...