by John Macdonald | Mar 20, 2024 | AI, The250
A conversation I had recently: Them: “I know you think that life’s better with AI, but I just can’t get on board with this AI thing.” Me: “Really? Why not?” Them: “AI will be our downfall. Our lives will eventually suck.... by John Macdonald | Mar 18, 2024 | AI, The250
Seth Godin often laments the race to the bottom. I’m with him. I paraphrase this as the hyperbolic version of “if some is good, more is better” — faster, bigger, cheaper, easier, less thought required, more dopamine engaged, bigger... by John Macdonald | Mar 15, 2024 | AI, The250
Does he make something that he likes, or does he make something that will sell? These, of course, are not mutually exclusive. He can create something that he likes and sells. On one axis, this is what separates professional artists from amateur artists. But not... 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 | Feb 22, 2024 | AI, The250
One of the interesting narratives in this upcoming national election cycle is democracy itself. Each side has labeled the other side as “undemocratic” — accusing each other of trying to destroy democracy through authoritarian control. You and I... by John Macdonald | Feb 21, 2024 | AI, The250
Several days a week, I run at lunchtime. Also, almost every day, my thoughts turn to the intersection of AI, robots, and humans. Many times, the Venn diagram of those two activities shows a large overlap. Today was such a day. I’m out there running, and I...