It has been over 50 years since we put a man on the moon. Reportedly, this technological and engineering feat was accomplished using less computing power than what our smartphones now possess. While many fields and industries seem to have continued to build upon this amazing feat, I am a staunch believer that some industries... Continue Reading →
Snowed in Rants and Observations
Snow has been on the ground and our constant companion for going on a couple of weeks now and they say more may be on the way. Last week we were snowed in at our house for about 3 days before we could get one of our vehicles dug out and cleared enough to venture... Continue Reading →
Against Resolutions: Eternity of the Instant
I’m not one for making resolutions but I do take a few moments at the start of each year to remind myself of the things I’ve committed to trying to do each day (learn something new, lead a life to be followed, live like there is no tomorrow, & love extravagantly) and determine if there... Continue Reading →
AI Story Hour: Ship of Fouls. Chapter 4: The Collapse
Chapter 4: The Collapse Henry slammed his mug of flat beer down on the sticky bar top, sloshing lukewarm dregs across the scarred wood. A chorus of boos erupted from the crowd gathered around the TVs mounted above the bar. "Useless!" he spat, loud enough for nearby patrons to shoot him confused looks. "Absolutely useless!"... Continue Reading →
Detecting Illusory Correlations: Breaking Cognitive Biases (Or Let Them Eat Cheese).
In a previous essay, I wrote about Bias as being a Tale of Two Systems, one of which thinks fast and one of which thinks slow. System 1 forms “first impressions” and often is the reason why we jump to conclusions. This is the Thinking Fast system. System 2 is the analytical, “critical thinking” way... Continue Reading →
AI Story Hour: Signposts of Love. Chapter 3: Scars of Violence
AI Prompt: Write the next chapter in this story. Add in element of the caravan having to fight off a group of former national guard troops turned marauders. The sun blazed overhead as they journeyed deeper into the wasteland. The caravan, a motley collection of humanity, stretched for a mile, a testament to their collective... Continue Reading →
AI Story Hour: A Fusion of Circuits and Courage. Chapter 3: A Feathered Choice
AI Prompt: write the next chapter of a book about Miroslav an AI enabled Roomba who stows away on the yacht of a cartel drug lord sailing around the Gulf of Mexico Chapter 3: A Feathered Choice The moon hung low, casting a silver net across La Sirena Negra’s deck. Ramón, the scarred parrot, perched on... Continue Reading →
