I find it incredible that the world is just now figuring out that AI is nothing more than a huge fast database. It doesn’t “think”. I knew this from the get go. We just aren’t far enough along to be able to create complex multipath logic and intuition from code. It’s gonna be fun watching the world collectively say, “um, sorry… we didn’t invent god”.
Computer Automation & Efficiency
Automation happens a little bit at a time. Too often folks (like me) who share things they’ve automated want to show _all_ the things they do to make computer usage more efficient. They create a monster that overwhelms the audience.
Automation and efficiency tweaks are the last things one does with a process. You have to know _what_ you want to do, know _how_ to do it, and be _able_ to do it manually before you can automate something effectively.
Becoming a Handhold
I’ve learned that one of the most effective ways of supporting someone you care about is to make sure they know you care about the little things in their life. Tell them outright.
Firmware Updates
History will note that the world changed the moment our lights could get firmware updates.
The Politics of Understanding
If you believe you can’t trust the Democrats, why would you think you can trust the Republicans? The concept that ideology drives actions or that actions define ideology is invalid. We must be very careful about our definitions, as two people who differ in opinion could be using different definitions for reference. If you truly want to discuss something and understand a perception, agree on the assumptions you’ll use for reference. Without that you just have people pretending to care. This is why we must talk things through.
A Good Day
It is always a good day when one hears Bon play bagpipes on “It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘N’ Roll)”
Learning
Knowing things is like following a bread crumb trail. Everything you learn just leads to another thing you don’t know. It never ends. But what would be the fun in knowing it all?
Project Management Motto
Manage the details and the big stuff will take care of itself.
Basics
Life needs balance.
Wizard of Oz
It is always a good day when an opportunity to use a Wizard of Oz metaphor presents itself.
