I’m not denying AI is powerful. I’m questioning what “smarter than humans” actually means in the real world. This post digs into the difference between raw capability and lived experience, and why Musk’s claim feels like it needs more context.
Whenever Cleveland comes up in conversation with people who’ve never been there, it’s amazing how fast it turns negative. They jump straight to the “burning river” label and act like that’s the whole story. What gets lost is that Cleveland wasn’t the only city with a polluted river that caught fire in that era—it just
It’s a new year and I know I should be posting something positive ad all that. Sorry, not in the mood. So, I thought I would take on a topic that we all have probably encountered. Either in the news or first hand. Experts and how they like to belittle us or talk down to
This is the final installment in the Industrial Revolution 2.0 series, and in this article I’m going to address pollution. Pollution has been the nemesis of every Industrial Revolution—and this one is no different. I’ve tried to be honest with you throughout this series by stating up front that I fully support this Industrial Revolution,
Please know that when it comes to renewables, I’m 100 percent behind them. I’m just not “renewables or nothing.” My belief about energy is that the more options we have, the better off we are. The wind doesn’t always blow. The sun doesn’t always shine. We get droughts. So there should always be other options
When it comes to Industrial Revolution 2.0, I believe it’s already been going on for a number of years. To me, this new phase is about how we use computers and automation, including both traditional computing and robotics. Both have been around for years—if not decades. But with the sudden emergence of AI, I think
I know, I’m blowing off the open-source post. Sorry – it just doesn’t do much for me right now as something I want to talk about. If you ever need an alternative to a paid program, though, I know a bunch of fully free open-source applications that are proven and secure replacements for paid stuff
No, I’m not throwing out the open-source article. I do want to write it. Just… not today. Today is for something simpler: coffee, tea, and me. Lifelong Coffee Person Lifelong Coffee Person People who know me personally know I’ve always been a coffee drinker. I worked my whole life in IT, in offices where the
When you read my posts here, you’ll see that my interests and curiosity cover a lot of different subjects. One of them is history. Everywhere I’ve ever lived, I’ve looked up the history of that place. Many times I found I knew more about the local history than many lifelong residents. With that said, here’s
It’s meant more as a “sit down, listen in, and think along with us” session than a polished tutorial. If you’re AI-curious, skeptical, or just want to hear a very human conversation with an AI about how this stuff really fits into daily life, this is for you. Introduction and Legal review ok gadget, you
