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The god machine – The Daily PPILL #282

The god machine – The Daily PPILL #282

Today I’ll continue my rant about AI. But will let Sam Harris do the honors. Wait, who? Sam Harris. Mr. Harris is a neuroscientist among other things, but he is also considered a modern philosopher by some and has been on a spiritual path of his own. Along the...
Not the best, but… – The Daily PPILL #278

Not the best, but… – The Daily PPILL #278

In 2010, I was attending a photography workshop in New Jersey, and one of the guest speakers said something that applies to almost any other discipline, and that has stayed with me for all these years. By the time of the workshop, this particular speaker was an...
What makes it work – The Daily PPILL #277

What makes it work – The Daily PPILL #277

When we see a caricature of a boat, we don’t see the portion of the hull that is submerged under water. That portion, is not wasted, it is what actually makes it float. It is worth assuming that to make things work, it takes more than what meets the eye,...