Hi-Fi Lonesome Mixtape #1: 1920's-1940's
The first in a series of mixtapes from old recordings.
Exploring "Woke" Topics with ChatGPT
Today's society is struggling with complex issues of identity and inclusivity. What are the new norms of language and behavior around these areas? Let's see what ChatGPT has to say and how it handles these nuanced topics.
Navigating Time, Technology, and Territory
A week of curiosity and discovery: Exploring U.S. actions in the Middle East, the wisdom of Socratic dialogues, and the astonishing rise of AI.
Scroll Patrol, Issue #3
Yep, it's become a regular "column" here. I collect miscellaneous stuff from the world wide web, the information superhighway, and post it here...
Predicting the Growth of AI
Scaling laws predicted the current explosion in AI capabilities. How useful are these laws going forward, and what do they tell us about the future now?
Creating Song Lyrics from an Image
AI's ability to analyze the contents of an image is remarkably accurate. You can then take a it a step further and have it write the lyrics to a song based upon the image.
A Path to Mindful Productivity
Rick Rubin and Oprah teach letting go of outcome attachment and focusing on process quality. But if we let go of outcome, what do we do with our goals?
The Doctrine of Christian Discovery
Long before Manifest Destiny, the Doctrine of Christian Discovery empowered Christian empires to claim non-Christian lands. Let's take a look at this doctrine and its relation to Christ's teachings.
AI and The Socratic Method
Artificial intelligence breathes new life into the ancient Socratic Method, unlocking a realm of possibilities for exploring the depths of our existence. Engaging in dialogues with AI can prompt us to question, reflect, and ponder the intricacies of life in ways we've never imagined.
U.S. Presence in the Middle East and The Golden Rule
The U.S. is getting increasingly involved in violence in the Middle East. These activities bring the threat of a wider war with Iran. What is the U.S. even doing there?
