Technology
Isn't he cute?! This little guy was generated by Fooocus, which feels like a perfectly blended mashup of Stable Diffusion and Midjourney. For those that haven't heard of any of these, they are all AI image generation tools that allow you to create images from text.
Personal
I run into the following scenario occasionally: there's a problem or inefficiency and I have a decent idea of where the ideal - or at least better - future state is. I can see where this thing should be. The hard part is figuring out the steps needed
Books
Michael Lewis has done it again! In his latest rollercoaster of a book, Going Infinite, he takes us on a thrilling journey through the crazy world of crypto and, boy, is it a wild ride! Let me tell you, if you thought his previous books were mind-blowing, you haven'
Personal
I was talking to my wife the other day and I think I've come up with a term that I'll start using to describe myself in a number of scenarios. I'm a curious dummy. Often, I don't know much about a particular
Books
Adam Grant's "Think Again" is by far one of my favorite reads in recent memory. In this thought-provoking book, Grant doesn't just challenge our beliefs; he reshapes the very way we approach decision-making, a transformation with profound implications for large organizations and their leaders.
Personal
Every now and then I find myself in an emotional spiral. While complete and constant self-awareness will never come naturally to me, I have at times used a technique that helps me escape and reset. I'm sure there's some long-known psychology term for this, but I
Technology
Like most people on the planet, I've been using ChatGPT lately. It has been really neat to learn how this technology works and how to interact with it for best results. I've also been taking a mathematics class at the local college and I thought I
Personal
I have a blog. Since you're here, it's pretty clear that you know this. I've had a blog for awhile now. I've also had absolutely no direction when it comes to what content or value my blog provides. What should I write?
Books
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin is an exceptional book that explores the complex relationships between two childhood friends and their shared passion for video game design. The book is a stunning achievement that delves deep into the world of game design and provides a fresh and unique
Truth
Truth, a necessary building block in any society, is eroding and splintering in the United States of America. Truth is a fundamental expectation within a society. If that society cannot determine and agree on what is true, economic and cultural progress will be difficult if not elusive. Philosophers have debated
Books
The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston is a captivating read that digs into the world of anthropology and exploration. The book tells the story of an expedition to Honduras in search of a lost city that is believed to be the home of an ancient civilization.
Philosophy
The problem of evil is a reconciliation of the existence of evil with a God that is benevolent, omnipotent, and omniscient. If an all-knowing, all-powerful, wholly good God exists, why is there evil in the universe? If God has these traits, why has he allowed evil to exist? This is