by John Macdonald | Sep 20, 2024 | AI, The250
When I worked at Accenture, I routinely failed the email phishing test. Reprimanded by the email police, I had to take remedial scam email training. My coworkers (rightfully) chided me about it often. Snake oil, timeshares, mail-order brides, amazing jobs, and... by John Macdonald | Sep 19, 2024 | The250
Back porch: Silence. A breeze rustles the leaves in the trees. The smell of coffee. A blue jay whisks by and screeches. More silence. A dragonfly buzzes. Another rustle. More silence. Stationary. Front porch: Distant murmurs. The sun peaks under the eaves. A car rolls... by John Macdonald | Sep 18, 2024 | The250
We don’t all believe the same things, but we all believe in each other.We don’t all have the same ideas, but we all respect each other.We don’t all have the same perspective, but we all value each other. We can have unity without conformity. It just... by John Macdonald | Sep 17, 2024 | AI, The250
It sounds and reads like there’s an I, which can be confusing. We often anthropomorphize machines, which adds another layer of misdirection because this machine really seems to think for itself. But it doesn’t. There is no I in AI. Share this: Click to... by John Macdonald | Sep 16, 2024 | The250
Ever hear a recording of your own voice and think, “ugh.” You’re not alone. 60-70% of people feel uncomfortable when they hear the sound of their own voice. People report that a recording of their voice sounds tinny, weak, and whiny compared to how... by John Macdonald | Sep 15, 2024 | The250
Revisit your ideas, data, and beliefs.Rethink your perspective, hypotheses, and reality.Refine your message, conclusions, and truths. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click...