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The Echoes of Truth: Ancient Myths and Modern Futures
In our modern world, we often view the past and future through distinctly different lenses. We see the past as fixed, immutable – a series of facts etched in stone, captured in photographs, and documented in history books. The future, however, remains an open canvas, painted with the broad strokes of our imagination, hopes, and…
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The Machinery of Progress
Below is a poem composed by Meta’s AI. Following the verse, is the AI’s own self-analysis of their poem. The Machinery of Progress In the land of giants, where titans roam, A world of mergers, a world of growth at home, The small and nimble, swallowed up with ease, Become a part, of a larger…
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AI Empowering Small Business
In the heart of any American town, you’ll find them: the sprawling big-box stores and chain restaurants that have become synonymous with modern commerce. These behemoths of retail and service, with their ubiquitous presence and unbeatable prices, have long been the bane of small business owners. The likes of Walmart, Amazon, and yes, even the…
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You, Me, and YNAB (You Need A Budget)
As a busy parent juggling work, college classes, school activities, and church commitments, keeping track of our family’s finances sometimes feels like herding cats. Amid the chaos, YNAB (You Need A Budget) has become our financial lifesaver. My husband and I spent countless hours scouring the internet and reading reviews to find the perfect budgeting…
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The Future is Gray
In the mid-1990s, as a 13-year-old marveling at the power of technology, I was convinced that the world was on the brink of a revolutionary transformation. The era of paper, manual processes, and bureaucratic inefficiencies seemed destined for extinction. We stood at the cusp of shifting from the old ways to the new ways, moving…
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The Waning of Wonders
When Gaius first laid eyes on the ancient scrolls, his pulse quickened. His hands trembled as he traced the archaic runes that detailed the rudimentary beginnings of spellcraft, an art form that had once been as effortless as thought. In those days, if the chroniclers were to be believed, a simple word or gesture could…
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How the Exploitation of Underpaid Labor Compromises National Cybersecurity
In the realm of cybersecurity, a startling oversight persists, threatening the very fabric of our digital infrastructure. The perpetuation of underpaid labor, a dangerous byproduct of capitalist excess, creates an environment in which employees are susceptible to coercion and manipulation by hostile nation-state actors and other malicious entities. This vulnerability is exacerbated by the convergence…
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Echoes of ChatGPT: A Simple Prompt
“ChatGPT is designed to assist with a wide range of tasks, from creative writing to technical support. It’s a tool that adapts to the user’s needs, making it incredibly valuable for both personal and professional use.” Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI The winter semester just ended at Grand Rapids Community College, meaning I have a…