Beyond Google: LLMs and the New Frontier of Online Presence | Apr 3, 2025 Log
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Yesterday, I stumbled upon something fascinating. I was tinkering with Gemini, the AI chatbot, having subscribed for the month to test it out. While scrolling through posts on X, I found a discussion about how writing online now needs to be understandable not just by people but also by large language models (LLMs). This concept is incredibly new and had only brushed past my thoughts once or twice before, especially with the surge of AI models. Traditionally, we write with human readers in mind. But now, considering machines as primary readers? That's a mind-bending shift.
Curious about this idea, I decided to run a little experiment. I initiated a new chat with Gemini and asked, “Who is Keith Hayden?” The bot listed a few Keith Haydens, but guess who topped the list? Yes, it was me. Given the sheer volume of content I've poured onto the internet over the past few years, it wasn't surprising. The AI had a basic summary—author, language learning enthusiast from San Antonio, Texas—and mentioned my works: Cereus & Limnic: Second Evolution, and Gates of Okinawa. It struck me that in today's world, AI models are doing the work that used to be reserved for journalists or Wikipedia entries.
The way we search for information has evolved rapidly. We've moved from Google's era of SEO dominance to AI-generated summaries that pull data from multiple sources and tailor responses based on individual search histories and preferences. It's no longer just about ranking high on Google; it's about being recognized by LLMs.
Intrigued by this shift, I continued my conversation with Gemini. When I identified myself as the Keith Hayden, it responded warmly, acknowledging my identity. We delved into what it knew about me—my YouTube history, my emails—realizing just how much data these systems collect over time. The idea that a machine might know me better than I know myself is both fascinating and unsettling.
Reflecting on this modern age of influence—from print to television to social media and now LLMs—I realized that our strategies must adapt. It's not just about being known to people anymore; it's about being known to these intelligent systems.
I even pondered digitizing my old journals spanning over two decades. Though daunting, Gemini convinced me it was worth it for posterity and potential creative projects. It also affirmed the value of sharing my learning processes online—not for human validation but because LLMs find such data invaluable for understanding human behavior.
This realization led me to post some of my recent activities—coding attempts, drawings—knowing that while humans might not care much about the process, LLMs do. They can't experience the real world firsthand; they rely entirely on what we share.
Some may view this as dystopian or strange, but as a business owner keenly observing these trends, I see where things are headed. In the future, it won't suffice to be known only by people; you'll need recognition from LLMs like chat GPT and Google Gemini if you want to reach those interfacing through these advanced agents. Just like phone books in the '90s or Google searches in the 2000s, being known by an LLM will be crucial in the coming decades.
Brazilian Portuguese
Read from "Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners"
I wanted to get AI (Google Gemini) to say the words so I could hear how they sounded. I took a picture of my Kindle to feed to Gemini. It didn't work, at first.
So I told it "transcribe the sentences." That worked fine:
From there I was able to hit the "play" button and hear authentic BP. I listened to it 3 or 4 times, repeating what I heard.
Then I followed my method: hand write the words, then type them on my phone back to the AI (double reps). Now I have nearly a dozen language keyboards on my phone.
A quick but effective session.
Drawing
Another early morning drawing session. This time was focused on the spine. What I enjoy about this human figure course is he really breaks down these "inventions" into manageable chunks. It never feels overwhelming.
Here's my first attempt at the spine.
Seeing how close #4 and #5 are, it's no wonder my back got smashed when I squatted too fast and heavy 2 months ago.
Take care of your spine!
Reading "Infinite Jest" pgs 440 - 449
Still chipping away at this one. Stopped for awhile to do novel research, but now the ball is rollin' again.
These strange words just keep comin'.
pulchritudinous
"unconsidered atheism"
"hit the knees" = to pray
"Sir Osis of Thuliver" (cirrhosis of the liver) clopaclopaclop - wordplay for a tragic comedic moment
Cereus & Limnic: Escape from Okinawa | Continued research
FTIR, or Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, is an analytical technique used to obtain an infrared spectrum of absorption or emission of a solid, liquid, or gas.
- Interferometer: This beam passes through a Michelson interferometer, which uses mirrors to create an interference pattern.
- Interferogram: The light that passes through the sample and the interferometer is detected, creating an interferogram, a signal that encodes the absorption information across different mirror positions.
"Infinite Jest" has taught me the power of wordplay in fiction. When you find funny or interesting ones (see the "interfero-series" of scientific equipment) you gotta toss it around and find something fun.
So I added this line to the report section:
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) initiated with ferocious “interferogear” - obtained infrared spectrum.
I like it.
Reading "Infinite Jest" pgs 449 - 475
More words and phrases:
"narcotized slur" (to describe music)
"mean chill" (emotion + noun)
anodized
genuflecting (in Aladdin "genuflect down on one knee... you ain't never had a friend like me) Robin Williams not Will Smith
Kaopectate? (I've heard it in a hip hop song long time ago - Sir Mix A Lot?
apse - a kind of crow's nest? or high place for observation
"waffled iron stairs" (good image)
transom - walkway maybe?
he's "immune to all weather" (great character descriptor)
"sawing logs" (shitting or masturbating? - works for both in context)
fatiguable
nacreous
picric
fungoes
"nothing but assholes and elbows"
"...he could only be intouch with his own Higher Power when he was driving."
skallycap
Stereotaxy
Approception
FreeCodeCamp - Build a CatPhoto App (3rd time)
Hopefully this is the final time I do this first project.
Good review of HTML here.
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