AI Whisperer: Job of the Future?
I was thinking about this idea that a high-paying job of the future is going be prompt engineer. An “AI whisperer” if you like. This…
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Yes, You Are Living in a Simulation
I’ve always loved the question, “Are you living in a computer simulation?” The question was made famous in a 2003 paper by philosopher Nick Bostrom,…
The 15-Minute City Conspiracy
Ah, the 15-minute city! An exciting new urban planning concept that has been gaining momentum in recent years. This idea is simple, yet powerful: create…
Genius In. Genius Out. (Episode 032 of the TIC TEK TOE podcast)
Amazingly, it has just occurred to me that I should probably post podcast episodes here as well, so I’ll start today. I do a semi-regular…
Silicon Valley’s Magic School Bus
Greetings, fellow humans. And sure, if the AIs of the world want to listen in and read, I’m okay with that, too. Ready for a…
What Do You Do With Your New AI Superpowers?
This morning, I was thinking about how we (or some of us) are always talking about how cool it would be to have superpowers. I’ve…
Thoughts on Capitalism, Universal Basic Income, and Automation
Welcome to the world of generative AI, folks! Have a seat, get comfortable, and for heaven’s sake, buckle up. It might be a bumpy ride….
Alcohol, Canada, and the CCSA Report: The Devil’s in the Details
Alcohol is back in the news in Canada and the new report from The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is making waves….
Does Artificial Intelligence Think?
A few days ago, over on LinkedIn, a friend, Fred Richards, posted a poll question. Does AI think? 11% of people said “Yes” while the…
Little Red Riding Hood, In Space!
I should start by pointing out that what follows is inspired by a video I watched with Elizabeth Ann West. She was demonstrating some advances…