Preparing for the Agentic Era
On February 27, I’ll be returning to Northwood High School (Class of ’66) for Career Day. I’ll be joining a diverse group of alumni to talk about the future, but my message will be a… Preparing for the Agentic Era
The Rule of Three: Why I Rebooted Serenity
PART 2 : THE STORY In my last post, I talked about the difference between using AI as a “Partner” vs. an “Agent.” Today, I want to share how getting that wrong cost me a… The Rule of Three: Why I Rebooted Serenity
Encyclopedia, Partner, or Agent? Our Take on Using AI
PART 1: THE THEORY I am not an AI expert. I am a semi-retired former IT professional and a current Adjunct Professor, I am on a voyage of discovery, trying to figure out how this… Encyclopedia, Partner, or Agent? Our Take on Using AI
Why I Argue with My Computer (And Why It Wins)
I realized recently that I do my best thinking when I’m arguing. I don’t need someone to be right; I need them to be obstinate. I need friction. The problem with retirement—or just working alone—is… Why I Argue with My Computer (And Why It Wins)
The Performance Review: When the AI Interviews Itself
INTRODUCTION: Welcome back to “Building The Board,” my ongoing experiment in turning Gemini into a staff of distinct personalities to help me manage my post-full-time life. If you’ve been following along, you know I have… The Performance Review: When the AI Interviews Itself
The Long Silence and The New Noise
The Long Silence and The New Noise It has been seven years since I last posted here. July 28, 2018, to be exact. I wrote a review of a movie called The Breadwinner, hit “Publish,”… The Long Silence and The New Noise