AI
A Reason to Look Up
Forty people in a bar on a Friday night, and every single one of them is staring at their phone. I spent 20 years imagining a tool that would give them a reason to look up. Last week, AI finally let me build it.
People
AI
Two Strangers and a Whisper
A theater director in rural Germany emailed me an idea he had carried for years. Today it ships as the headline feature of Tellie 1.7. This is the true story about what becomes possible when strangers connect.
AI
How to Put AI to Work for You
Imagine you had a full-time assistant who never sleeps, costs nothing, and is available right now. What would you ask them to do first?
AI
Every Generation Gets Its Monster
Every major tech has had its apocalypse moment: electricity, cars, the internet. They all "should have" killed us. AI's doomsday predictions follow the same playbook. Here's why history suggests we're probably going to be fine.
AI
AI and the Evolution of the Human Brain
The real story about AI coding isn't code generation: it's about unlocking something our brains have never had before: freedom to create, unencumbered. I call this "vibe creating" and I believe it's the beginning of a new phase in the evolution of the human brain.
AI
Embracing Robotic Companionship: A Brighter Future for Seniors
We explore how robots can offer older adults companionship and assistance, while reducing loneliness and isolation, potentially revolutionizing senior care.
AI
The Impact of Wellness Awareness on Doctor-Patient Relationships
Advancements in wearable sensor technology have brought about transformative changes, which we've written about before, and coined the term "Wellness Awareness". This post delves into the implications of wearable sensor technology in healthcare and explores its profound effects on patient-doctor interactions and evolving healthcare service
Current Affairs
Digital Living in the Atomic Age
We explore the profound union of atomic energy and technological advancement by investigating J. Robert Oppenheimer's contributions, unravel the intricate physics behind the explosive energy released in an atom bomb, and discuss the ethical complexities of wielding such power.
Current Affairs
What is the Blockchain?
The foundation of most cryptocurrencies, the blockchain is a digital ledger that is read from and written to via any qualified computer connected to it. Think distributed, secure, anonymous data storage where each new piece of information (a block) is added to the end of the ledger (a new link
Apple
Apple's future-looking new signature
Been a while since Apple updated its boilerplate on the bottom of every press release. Just noticed the new one when looking for Apple's Q3 Earnings: "Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone,
Apple
The future arrived early.
I was one of the lucky ones who managed to score a new Amazon Echo early...and I have to tell you I am impressed! First, this isn't what I thought Amazon could create - a super fast, seamlessly integrated personal assistant. This is Amazon not just copying Apple&
Apple
Combining my passion for communication and convenience with Apple Watch and WebEx
At my day job, I help Cisco focus on the future - to arrive at a place where technology makes communication simple and seamless. Part of that future is already here as many of our customers now have their own personal office in the cloud, courtesy of WebEx Personal Rooms. Rather
