Apple recently brought the issue of creativity in the modern technology era to a head with its tone-deaf Crush Ad. If you haven’t seen it, the viewer is treated to the slow-motion destruction of all manner of artistic media, from instruments to paints to cameras. The hydraulic press lowers inch by steady inch until the…
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An recent NY Times article asks a question that’s been vaguely floating around the edges of the business world since the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT 3 in November of 2022 – “Can A.I. replace human CEOs?” Taking this question at face value, there are plenty of answers needed before “A.I. CEO” becomes anything more than…
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If you haven’t been living under a rock for the last few months, you’ve no doubt heard the buzz about ChatGPT and other generative AI text and image systems. After the initial hype, we’ve seen much pooh-poohing of the real capabilities of these tools. Instead, I want to plant a flag that these baby AI…
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Is your present self sabotaging your future self? It’s time to get all your selves on the same team.
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As I write this, the United States stands on the precipice of an election that will radically shape the future of American politics. The whirlwind of news and hot takes is nearly overwhelming and will likely continue even after the final vote is counted. But amidst the torrent, we have a chance to step back…
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COVID-19 is forcing an educational experiment like nothing the U.S. has even seen. How do we support students, families, and teachers?
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We’re living in the post-truth era, but it will take more than social media disclosures or an election to fix the problem. It’s up to each of us.
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Americans are struggling to reconcile individual liberty with community well-being. But we should be using our freedoms to make our communities stronger.
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COVID-19 is one of many changes that are disrupting our “normal” lives. And that’s not going to change anytime soon.
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Believe it or not, we’ve stumbled into a utopian vision. Architects dreamed of life without urban sprawl. Our sudden online lives may be a new beginning.
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