Ruminations
AI ‘Black Box’ enigma’s magic is all answers but buries the how
A stew in the microwave’s glow, Stayed icy while sizzling for show; Much like AI’s black box, It dazzles, then mocks— The “how”? Well, it simply won’t show. It was lunchtime, and my carefully-prepared bowl of Hungarian goulash stared back at me from the microwave—a...
The PDF goes to AI rehab
I am casting my mind back to the chaotic, paper-heavy ’90s. Digital was supposed to save us from the tyranny of paperwork, but let's be honest, how much have we ever really escaped the avalanche? If paper was on the way out, the forest sure never heard about it. And...
Crypto and the fine art of bluffing at dinner
The crypto world’s costly and loud, With Trump memes attracting a crowd. You dream of a prize, But soon realize— Most fortunes are lost in the cloud. Off the bat: cryptocurrency (“crypto”) is digital money you store, send, and (sometimes) spend online—there’s...
When the future hires no one at all
Let's not sugarcoat it: the AI revolution is barreling down the tracks, and most of us still standing on the platform, are clutching old train tickets and hoping the conductor will let us board. But this isn't the same train we've been riding for decades. This one...
AI startup faces unexpected applicant: me!
Well, folks, it seems I've stumbled into a bit of a pickle with my AI ramblings. Here I am, typing away about artificial intelligence and cherry pies, thinking I'm bridging the gap between tech and grandma's kitchen. But guess what? My friends—you know, the ones who...
I am not political, or am I?
Picture this: You're at a dinner party, and someone drops the phrase, "I'm not political," with the same casual air they might use to announce they don't like cilantro. It's a statement thrown around more liberally than confetti at a Greek wedding. But what does it...