This one is depressing and distressing to write but I feel that I need to do so because there is a lesson to be learned. Decades ago,… Read more “Ray Kurzweil, virtual sex, and the horror of our future vision”
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Artificial General Intelligence – toward a (re?)definition?
Recently, a crew of scholars published an editorial in Nature alleging that contemporary large language models (LLMs) have attained the vaunted status of artificial general intelligence (AGI).… Read more “Artificial General Intelligence – toward a (re?)definition?”
Knox College – a place for creative research
So many folks enjoyed my one year at Knox College post that I thought I’d note some more things about what I love here. It’s fun for… Read more “Knox College – a place for creative research”
Futureproofing Humanity – links and praise for my new book
The book is here! You can find it most anywhere else you’d want to buy a book and can even order it from your local book shop.… Read more “Futureproofing Humanity – links and praise for my new book”
Joe Rogan must read my blog — Jesus returns as AI
Okay, so Joe Rogan probably doesn’t actually read my blog. But I’ve been saying for several years that it’s just a matter of time before someone predicts… Read more “Joe Rogan must read my blog — Jesus returns as AI”
Optimism with the rising sun
All right. We all know things have been crazy. You don’t have to agree with me about politics or the weather or anything else to agree that… Read more “Optimism with the rising sun”
On Knox College – one year at a transformative institution
When I interviewed at Knox College in April 2024, I’d like to think I had an open mind. I wasn’t sure about leaving my previous institution, but… Read more “On Knox College – one year at a transformative institution”
ChatGPT, LLMs, and QAnon
So we’re all seeing lots of articles about GPT and other large language models leading people into delusional spirals based on “sycophantic” responses, outright fabrications, and manipulative… Read more “ChatGPT, LLMs, and QAnon”
Sexism in AI, again
Here we are, midway through 2025, and there have been LOTS of folks who’ve pointed to sexism and racism in our engagement with AI. There the Unmasking… Read more “Sexism in AI, again”
Law of AI Retcons (LAIR)
I recently delivered a keynote lecture for a conference at the University of Zurich (it was a great event produced by terrific scholars, by the way) and… Read more “Law of AI Retcons (LAIR)”
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