by John Macdonald | Sep 25, 2023 | AI, The250
Hey, “creatives”…Welcome to the working world. Some very famous authors are suing OpenAI, claiming copyright infringement. Similar suits have been brought for comedy and images. But these lawsuits have two prongs to them:... by John Macdonald | Sep 24, 2023 | The250
As humans, we like to, actually need to, simplify the world around us. It’s a survival mechanism. Our brains are wired to reduce complexity to manageable chunks of information. Psychology research says we can hold 7 plus or minus 2 items in our working memory.... by John Macdonald | Sep 23, 2023 | The250
You gotta see before you believe. Science. Evidence. Data. We are conditioned to trust our eyes, to give weight to what’s measurable, and to believe in what’s before us. If it can be demonstrated, quantified, or replicated, then it warrants our belief. But... by John Macdonald | Sep 22, 2023 | The250
The next day is a powerful force. It’s redeeming. It’s enlightening. It’s encouraging. You can get started the next day. You can quit the next day. You can make amends the next day. You can try again the next day. You can assess the results the next... by John Macdonald | Sep 21, 2023 | The250
Familiar no more.Pushed away from shore.The struggle is real.Don’t know how to feel.We’re here to guide.To pick up and abide.I wish you could hear.While my heart holds you near.I wish you could see.You can be whatever you can be.The future isn’t a... by John Macdonald | Sep 20, 2023 | The250
When I was a kid, we played good guys versus bad guys. I’m Gen X, so it was Cowboys vs Indians, cops vs robbers, or the US Army vs the Russians. We mostly divided the roles randomly. Sometimes, I’d be on the good guys’ team, and sometimes, I’d...