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An NVIDIA H100 card, typical for AI work, costs $29,449.95 on Amazon. Go figure.
The Issues at Hand
Technology’s promise of better communication has led to a reality of social disconnection.
A Matter of Attitude
Most times, we only find what we’re looking for. Attitude is a key factor in how we perceive the world.
Logging Out
There will come a time when our online accounts live on well after we are gone, and our credit cards will be charged accordingly.
The Devil and the Details
When a culture is unable to understand the details of a situation all that’s left is to create an illusion of simplicity.
AI Training
There will come a time when how AI works will be a an unknowable mystery that can be explained only by a belief in the existence of magic.
The Prerogative of Power
When corporate governance is executed by edict, the only practical way for the lower echelons to disagree is to head for the nearest exit.
Words and Meaning
When words lose their meaning in order to attract popular attention, all that’s left are slogans intended to shape the beliefs of others.
Prompt Engineering
Opinions are like noses, everybody has one. And in the case of AI, having a nose is not a requirement.
Auto Reply
We’re going to send email messages that say, “Hope this finds you in a well” and see if anybody notices.
A Matter of Measurement
We’re all asked to assess our skills, sometimes. Surely this answer is as good as any?