All blog posts in 2023.
When ChatGPT was released last year, many people including me were shocked by the responses. Since then, many people have written off the product as nothing more than a next-word prediction tool. Each day, I look into how I can use it and the list is growing. Take, for example the current real estate market….
In the heart of the charm city, by Poe’s hallowed land, Resides a solitary figure, unique and quite grand, His name is Gary, a soul freckled and fair, Stands at six feet and an inch, as he breathes the Chesapeake air. Single in status, but in spirit, he’s not, For the hearts of the city,…
For years I’ve done little projects in my townhouse including a kitchen redesign. I am handy so I’ve tried to do most projects by myself and my personal expectations aren’t super high. I’ve removed and put up wall. redone patios, replaced ceilings, lights and flooring. But, I recently had a couple of people close to…
I spent a few minutes using an image generator to put my face on my favorite celebrities. I decided I can’t put my face on my favorite “black” celebrities because some people might interpret that different than intended. My intent here is not to offend anyone but simply to show how the technology is advancing…
That seems to be the trigger phrase for many people these days. Comments from one person can be considered triggers or offensive but not if said by another. I just had a short conversation with a store manager about comments or behavior from employees or customers that get reported to upper management. It seems a…
Who wouldn’t want to hold a world record? One of my list items is to identify and try to beat a world record. I have a list. This is it. I’m narrowing it down. I’m looking for other options.
February has 28 days. What if you change the calendar to include 13 months, each with 28 days and added one day for Easter, and an extra day for leap years? I ask OpenAI’s ChatGPT this question. Initially, it would not agree with me. Then, it did. ME: Why was the Julian calendar inefficient and…
Yesterday, I stumbled across an article about a city in Spain built around rocks. I was taken back because I’ve never heard of or seen Setenil before. It instantly made me think of all the places I should be trying to go while I still can. I’ve also been spending a good amount of time…
I am working on a music project so I am especially open to new music and exploring various genres. While working yesterday, I stumbled upon Claire de Lune, a piano piece by Claude Debussy. I’m sure you’ve heard it, likely in one of your favorite movies during one of those intimate scenes. I like the…
I was listening to a Joe Rogan podcast this morning and Marc Andresseen of Andresseen Horrowitz. The topic of AI intelligence and rights came up. Then, they started discussing whether computers, specifically AI computer systems, could have rights. Do they feel? Are they original beings with feelings? Then the topic switched to animals other than…
