I spent a few minutes contrasting the photographs on page A13 of the New York Times this morning depicting former President Trump and President Biden during their visits to the US-Mexican border as each man tries to navigate the problem through a different prism. Almost all Americans want a secure border, however, there are veryContinue reading “Refugees at the US Border”
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The Training Data of Cornel West
The deployment of Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence (LLM AI) presents an opportunity to understand the connection between ‘training data’, processing, and output. Chat GPT’s output is very much dependent on the training data that was input into the system. Now, Cornel West, labeled an “American Philosopher” by the English version of Aljazeera, was providedContinue reading “The Training Data of Cornel West”
A Question of Specific Deterrence
In the early morning hours of January 2nd of this year, a gunman opened fire in the Colorado Supreme Court building. I write this with scant details; however, this is foreboding sign and one that I have written of before in relation to the problem with Donald Trump’s media personality and thuggish comportment. As our systemContinue reading “A Question of Specific Deterrence”
The Art of Film
Film as an artistic presentation of story may have had a golden age from the 1980s onward. I would have enjoyed taking a film analysis class in college. Films can be analyzed and discussed within their internal context. For example, in ‘Last of the Mohicans’, a professor may ask questions of the students such as:Continue reading “The Art of Film”
Defense in Depth
Reviewing information about the October 7th, 2023 Hamas incursion into Israel clearly shows a sense of complacency and nativity regarding practical personal and community defense. Most people believe ‘the government’ is responsible for keeping them safe. This is true, a basic function of government is the safety and security of its people. This basic premiseContinue reading “Defense in Depth”
Senator Bob Menendez and the Ephor
Open AI wants your Biometric Information – Warning
The New York Times had a stunning article this morning on the front page of the business section titled “Crypto Concept Hopes to Scan 8 Billion Eyes“. The idea of linking your biometric identification, including your iris or retinal scan, a sample of your DNA, and an OpenAI (or any AI) controlled bank account shouldContinue reading “Open AI wants your Biometric Information – Warning”
OceanGate irresponsibility
As I write this at 11am on Thursday June, 22 2023, the lost submersible with five aboard named ‘Titan’, owned by Oceangate, and led by Rush Stockton, has not been found. A variety of information from the company’s past has surfaced, including warnings by deep sea trade associations, fraudulent business practices on the part ofContinue reading “OceanGate irresponsibility”
Bank Stocks
A few months ago Silicon Valley Bank evaporated in a matter of days. Poof. This weekend, First Republic Bank was destroyed by a classic bank run and stock implosion. I am surprised that Banks are allowed to publicly trade stock. This industry, for the better part of a decade, has been enabled by the USContinue reading “Bank Stocks”
Fractional Reserve Banking, Energy Economics, and Nikki Haley
I was actually surprised to see that a Presidential Candidate could even think of trying to raise the retirement age or cut social security benefits at a time when record numbers of ‘entitlement recipients’ are a distinct demographic voting group sought after by all. Reducing the purchasing power of older people puts them at dramaticallyContinue reading “Fractional Reserve Banking, Energy Economics, and Nikki Haley”
Classical Metaphor 