by John Macdonald | May 23, 2023 | The250
My wife and I are coming up on our 30-year anniversary. Thirty years ago, for our first anniversary, we decided to explore the finger lakes region of upstate New York. We mapped out, via AAA paper trip-tick, a route around Cayuga and Seneca Lakes, with stops in... by John Macdonald | May 22, 2023 | AI, The250
You have nothing to fear. Yes, keep your eyes open, but don’t be afraid. If you’ve been following along here, you know we’ve been exploring AI, its current and future capabilities, and whether we should fear the flapping jaws spouting... by John Macdonald | May 21, 2023 | AI, The250
Intentional gratitude. It’s simple. It’s powerful. It requires (the illusion of) free will. If I had to pick one singular practice that has made the most significant positive impact on me, it’s the practice of intentional gratitude. I know this... by John Macdonald | May 20, 2023 | AI, The250
I suck at negotiation. Always have. Winning a negotiation is about gaining leverage. Gaining leverage is the art of knowing what the other side cares about. I suck at that art. Luckily, here come the hagglebots. Procurement departments rejoice! Bots with... by John Macdonald | May 19, 2023 | AI, The250
We can’t (yet) control the weather. Neither can AI. If the surf’s up, the powder is fresh, or the breeze is strong and steady, you gotta jump on it. Cancel your chores and grab your board. Neither we nor AI can control when the mood hits us just right. If... by John Macdonald | May 18, 2023 | AI, The250
AI should be the CEO of the Effective Altruism movement. In fact, it’s inevitable. Which is kinda ironic because the Effective Altruists are also “helping to create the field of AI alignment research.” Effective...