AI is Reactive
The ability for our brains to react to the world around us is not unique amongst animals. What has been our evolutionary accelerant that has set us far apart from the other animals is our ability to …
The Sunday Edition
Following Cal Newport’s advice in his post-election blog post, we opted to subscribe to a Sunday paper in lieu of constant digital updates of news. This was even more critical for my spouse who …
Tech & Loneliness
How Tech Created a ‘Recipe for Loneliness’
Americans now spend more time alone, have fewer close friendships and feel more socially detached from their communities than they did 20 years …
Rules for my Phone
My goal is to make my phone boring and here is how I do it.
No apps that have infinite scroll No social media apps No news apps No streaming service apps All notifications are disabled except phone, …
Racks of Macs
I find it amazing how resistant Apple is to the Server market, though they did have XServe at one time, but it was quite expensive. I love how MacStadium approaches racks of Mac Mini’s with some …
Yuval Noah Harari on our AI Future
There is a lot to unpack from this podcast with Yuval Noah Harari. He has a new book out entitled Nexus: A Brief Hisotry of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI which I shall be adding to my …
Character Limit by Kate Conger & Ryan Mac
I found this book by way of the Vanity Fair article, mentioned in Salacious Tech Entertainment. Though this was quite the page turner and well written, it was a tough read. I had forgotten some of …
Princples vs Preferences
One of my favorite pieces of parenting advice is to consider if you are using your parental authority over principles or preferences. An example being, talking disrespectfully to others is something …
My Struggle Book 4 by Karl Ove Knausgaard
Book Four covers Karl Ove’s years from 16 to 18. I decided to start this book a bit early in the Fall as I usually wait until Winter. This is an easy read and I enjoyed it. Again, the My …
Another Re-Org
I moved a lot when I was a kid, so I don’t mind work re-orgs.
Wooden Satelites
Only in Japan, a satelite made of wood.
https://www.dw.com/en/worlds-first-wooden-satellite-launched-into-space/a-70691359
Salacious Tech Entertainment
This article had been sitting in my to-read list for well over a month. When I started, I could not stop. This hits close to home. I immediately ordered the book Character Limit by Kate Conger and …
Spring Foot Injury
It wouldn’t be a new season without some foot injury. This time it is the form of Extensor Hallucis Longus Tendonitis. This is the tendon connecting the big toe to the muscle that can lift it. I …
Foot Health
This was the podcast I have been waiting for from Dr Peter Attia. I have been on a three year journey to gain foot health and Dr Courtney Conley knows her stuff. This podcast had me encouraged to …
Stay Away From Toxic People
I had seen a list of how to have a better life and one of the suggestions was to “stay away from toxic people”. I generally agree with this advice, but I think the term “toxic” …
Tax Day
In the United States, it is tax day. I had a history teacher in high school who was very anti-government. He introduced me to the ideal of Ludwig Von Mises and to this day, I am a reformed Libertarian …
We Are What We Eat by Alice Waters
This was not the book for me. The thesis is we should be living more in harmony with the world around us than we are. Yes, I think everyone agrees with this, but ideals without resources quickly …
Leading Yourself
As I have gotten older and have understood the value of leadership, I have come to appreciate what that means in all facets of my life. I get paid at work to lead a group of people toward a common …
Eclipse
Yesterday was the eclipse and it was lucky enough to be in the path of totality with clear skies. I blocked on my calendar the hour surrounding the moment of full eclipse. We used our special glasses …
Not a Life Sentence
I have come across many obstacles or events in life where things can feel dire. Maybe you have a relationship problem, a new job that isn’t what you thought, or an unexpected financial hit. It …