by John Macdonald | Mar 9, 2024 | AI, The250
AI and algorithms today know you pretty well. Instagram will show you what you want.The Netflix recommendation engine will show you want you want.Facebook advertisements will show you what you want. If you don’t like what they’re showing you, maybe its... by John Macdonald | Mar 8, 2024 | The250
If you’re a cyclist, you know. The hills and headwinds separate the men from the boys. If you want to get better, faster, stronger, climb the hill and ride into the wind. But then that killer, stand-on-the-pedals, crank-to-crank climb crests, and now... by John Macdonald | Mar 7, 2024 | The250
I just got a text message reminding me of my dentist appointment tomorrow. I’ll get another one an hour before the appointment. You probably do also — from your dentist, doctor, hair salon, and any place that requires you to make an appointment. It’s... by John Macdonald | Mar 6, 2024 | The250
Showing up is important. You never get anywhere if you don’t show up. Some say showing up is half the battle. But is half the battle useful? Is it helpful to connect to the Zoom meeting but not pay attention?How useful is it to go into the office but surf the... by John Macdonald | Mar 5, 2024 | The250
I’ve been knee-deep in all things SBF, FTX, and Effective Altruism over the last year or so. If you’re interested in this topic at all, but have no interest in wading through the millions of pieces of content that exists, this is a “you’re... by John Macdonald | Mar 4, 2024 | The250
The engineering world runs on requirements and specifications. Until it doesn’t. The magic happens when you recognize when to go off-script. I’m at Agere Systems, and we’re having a requirements meeting with the Apple guys about the iPod. We...