by John Macdonald | May 11, 2023 | AI, The250
Ex Machina, Her, Westworld, Blade Runner (original and 2049), and the Terminator series. These are some of my favorite movies and shows. All explore some form of human-AI love relationships. Is this our future? If so, will AI possess real emotional love toward a... by John Macdonald | May 10, 2023 | AI, The250
Think of a moment you were proud of yourself. I did my first triathlon in my mid-40’s. It was a short (800m swim, 10-ish mile bike, 5k run) XTERRA race. This distance is child’s play in the triathlon world. It’s a wednesday night training... by John Macdonald | May 9, 2023 | AI, The250
AI will most definitely be more intelligent than any human. Here’s what ChatGPT says about intelligence versus smart: “Intelligence,” is a broad and complex concept. It can refer to a range of mental abilities, including problem-solving, critical... by John Macdonald | May 8, 2023 | AI, The250
Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. I worked on the road crew for my local township for two summers while in college. I learned a lot of skills during those two summers — driving a 12-speed dump truck, laying asphalt, operating all kinds of... by John Macdonald | May 7, 2023 | AI, The250
What gives you purpose? I hope that’s a complex and nuanced topic, but you likely find purpose in one or more of the following aspects of your life: work or contribution family, friends, connection or service to others philosophy or religion I also suspect that... by John Macdonald | May 6, 2023 | AI, The250
AI is coming for your work. Much of our work is utility. The things we do to keep life on this planet moving forward. Work is tilling the ground, fixing the roof, and hauling goods. It’s also filing taxes, developing software, and diagnosing...