March 6, 2024
What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.
“Where are you from?”
I never understood why this question might rankle some people…until I moved to Japan.
I’ve been in Japan since 1999. “Where are you from?” was one of the first questions people asked me at the time, when I was teaching in junior and senior high schools.
No problem, I thought. I’m from Upstate.
“I’m from New York.”
Nods of understanding. “Ohhh, the Big Apple.”
Uh, no. Upstate.
“New York is a state?”
🤦♂️
March 4, 2024
For one of the models, asking the AI to start its response with the phrases “Captain’s Log, Stardate [insert date here]:.” yielded the most accurate answers.
“Surprisingly, it appears that the model’s proficiency in mathematical reasoning can be enhanced by the expression of an affinity for Star Trek,” the researchers wrote.
https://qz.com/ai-chatbots-math-study-star-trek-1851301719
March 2, 2024
Show me a completely smooth operation and I’ll show you someone who’s covering mistakes. Real boats rock.
Frank Herbert, Chapterhouse: Dune
March 2, 2024
I’m not sure why 1,337 is a magical number, but if my readers are happy, then I’m happy.
Thank you, all! I hope to continue to like your posts as well, and hope I can continue to write more ✍️ 💻 📱
March 1, 2024
Do you believe in fate/destiny?
Every choice closes off one path and opens another…
February 29, 2024
Philosophy is always dangerous because it promotes the creation of new ideas.
Frank Herbert, Heretics of Dune
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February 29, 2024
February 25, 2024
If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?
I would not ban any words from any language, ever. I am not a Language Nazi.
People should learn that words have power, words hurt, and words heal. People should learn when to say or write what to whom, when and where. Banning language does not prevent people from using language, and in fact simply adds to language power.
Only Nazis ban language. Think for yourself. Grow up!
February 22, 2024
What bores you?
What doesn’t?
OK, I guess I’ll play along…
February 22, 2024
Never attempt to reason with people who know they are right!
Lord Leto
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