A Hallmark too Many?
One thing that my wife and I share is watching Hallmark Christmas movies. But she won’t watch them before December. Me? I’ve got a bit of FOMO so I like to check them out as they air.
Christmas, Movies
Family, Social Discourse, society
Lest We Forget
Many generations of my family have served in various militaries. This year, I forgot Remembrance Day, and I’m feeling quite contrite.
Creativity, Movies, Social Discourse, Star Wars, Writing Prompt
Films That Age Like Fine Wine
One favourite film? When it comes to things like film, singular concepts like “favourite” fail to fit my paradigm. I have a multitude of opinions.
Christmas, Creativity, Malaysia
CHRISTMAS TREE KILLJOYS
It’s that time of year again when I search in vain for a real, live Christmas tree.
critical thinking, economics, Social Discourse, technology, Writing Prompt
Collapsing Pyramids
Back in 2004, I started mining a bitcoin. Had I stayed with it, I might have made a few thousand dollars. Oh well. No regrets.
Creativity, Plan Accordingly, Social Discourse, technology
Today’s Gen AI is Yesterday’s DTP
In the late 1980s, a new type of software caught the public attention: Desktop Publishing (DTP). This is a good analogy for the current state of generative AI.
critical thinking, Social Discourse, society, Writing Prompt
A Sense of Wonder
I’m often judged as naïve because I refuse to be jaded. I actively look for beauty around me – natural and man-made.
Books, Dante, George Orwell, Politics, Social Discourse, society, Writing Prompt
Hopelessly Dystopian For You
I think when most people see this prompt, they immediately think of modern dystopian fiction. But those are tales of hope, of successfully rebelling against dystopia.
Books, critical thinking, Movies, Science Fiction, Social Discourse, society, Writing Prompt
The IKEA-ization of AI
Generic things. IKEA delivers generic things: There’s nothing more bookshelf than a Billy bookshelf. That’s the future of AI as it relates to the current popular uses.
critical thinking, education, Writing Prompt
Finding Humanity in the Digital
As a teacher and a student, I’ve experienced online learning from both sides. And I have thoughts about online courses.