Discover The Power of the Command Line
We have a new generation of AI tools that make accessible to everyone the knowledge that was previously required when…
Category: The Context
All writing →The Context is an ongoing weekly Patreon series that gives a deeper understanding of the implications of current events, and technologies shaping the world.
What Is Scalability?
We talk about scalability, and scaling laws. But what does scalability actually mean? Let’s explore the idea of scalability, starting…
Radical Human Longevity
If you ask me my age, it is very likely that I will respond with a round number of the…
My Vipassana Silent Retreat Experience
Recently, I attended a nine-day Vipassana silent retreat, and I’d like to share my experience with you. Firstly, my perspective…
Don’t be a Zombie, be a Luminary
The sudden availability of advanced Artificial Intelligence platforms forces us to confront not only the evaluation of our own abilities…
AI Progress Can’t be Stopped but Must be Managed
AI is experiencing jolting change, with advancements such as ChatGPT and GPT4, but there are limits to individual and organizational…
Quieting the Busy Mind
I lived alone for three months while my wife was in Seoul, for the first time in 40 years. In today’s…
Half Life of Skills
When deciding what is worth developing in terms of professional skills, there is an important concept to consider, and I…
Talking to AIs
We often imagine technology in our science fiction scenarios that is very different from what happens when it becomes available.…