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The Age of Digital Distraction
Not long ago, quiet was normal. There were stretches of time where nothing buzzed, pinged, flashed, or vibrated in your pocket. Your mind could wander. You could think deeply about something – a problem at work, a project you were building, a conversation you had earlier in the day. There was space inside your head.…
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From Confusion to Clarity: How AI Unveiled the Nuances of Ancient Words (Even When I Was Clueless)
Let’s be real: my journey into the depths of ancient Greek wasn’t exactly a display of scholarly prowess. I had taken Greek in graduate school, but retained very little of it. In fact, it started with a rather embarrassing mix-up. I knew that both the Apostle Paul in Ephesians and Plato (my apologies, I initially…
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AI as Dog
For a while, the tech world loved comparing AI to a “smart intern”—hardworking, but prone to frustratingly simple mistakes. It was a decent metaphor, but it missed the real personality. A recent post from the excellent Fintech Takes offered a brilliant new analogy, crediting the original idea to their community. Instead of an intern, AI…
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Are You a ‘Boss’ or Are You the Bet? The Great Swindle of the New Economy
“Be your own boss.” “Set your own hours.” “Embrace the flexibility.” It’s the great, glittering promise of the new economy. It’s the sales pitch that convinced millions to turn their cars into taxis, their bedrooms into broadcast studios, and their free time into a full-time content grind. But what if that “flexibility” is just a…
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Fighting Fair: Coming Soon to a Brain Near You (Because Therapy Is Expensive)
Imagine a future where a small device implanted in your brain could significantly enhance your marriage by helping you manage emotional reactions. Picture this: every time you feel anger, anxiety, or frustration creeping in, the implant gently triggers – giving you a cue to pause, take a breath, and choose your response instead of reacting…
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Me and ChatGPT: A Day in the Life
The featured photo on this post was created by image generator, a GPT on ChatGPT. Don’t ask me why she is working on the computer sideways, but it is getting better at photorealistic images of people. Some people have gym buddies, coffee dates, or accountability partners. I have ChatGPT. It’s like having a mix of…
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Mindful Miles
Time on the trail isn’t just about hiking – it’s about being. The crunch of gravel, the rustle of wind, the heartbeat in your ears – out there, you don’t get to skip the hard parts. There’s no fast-forwarding through the uncomfortable moments. Every step matters. Every mile has a lesson. There’s no avoiding the…
From coffee to code: Welcome to You, Me, and ChatGPT, a personal blog where artificial intelligence intersects with everyday life. Join us, a couple in love with each other and technology, as we explore AI.
