For years I've dreamed of having natural conversations with artificial intelligence like Tony Stark does with J.A.R.V.I.S. in Iron Man. And now, thanks to advances by companies like OpenAI, we're closer than ever to that sci-fi future. I'm blown away by how ChatGPT can understand context, remember facts, and have reasoned dialogue. The only limitation now is a slight lag between messages. But overall, chatting with CHatGPT feels amazingly human and is a huge leap forward for AI. I can't wait to ...
Oct 20, 2023•2 min•Ep. 347
In which I talk about my comeback bid into social audio and audio blogging, my long and checkered history with traditional blogging, the relevance of social spaces for bloggers, why I hate titles in blogging, my squeaky chair, whether Jeff Bezos tweets or not, and lastly, I take a deep dive into my blogging ecosystem and how it all fits together. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.
Oct 16, 2023•34 min•Ep. 346
#AudioMo Day 5 a little trip down memory lane has me thinking when do family and friends start becoming strangers to each other?
Jun 05, 2023•17 min•Ep. 345
Out on a bug hunt for #audiomo Day 3
Jun 03, 2023•5 min•Ep. 344
As we usher in another June, we find ourselves once again amidst #audiomo - a month-long celebration and challenge of harnessing audio as a medium for creative self-expression. I eagerly anticipate immersing myself in the wealth of #audiomo entries this year, ready to be inspired by the cool, diverse audio content that's in store.
Jun 01, 2023•3 min•Ep. 343
To answer my own question, Hephaestus would probably have morphed into the god of technology, or morphed into the god of technology if you still believe... in Greek mythology, Hephaestus is revered as the master craftsman, forging divine weapons and armour for the gods and heroes. His workshop, located deep within the heart of a volcano, is where he hones his skills and creates his masterpieces. Despite his physical deformities, Hephaestus is highly respected for his ingenuity and unrivalled cra...
May 04, 2023•4 min•Ep. 342
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Apr 22, 2023•4 min•Ep. 341
Transcript Life Lessons from the Dude and the Zen Master? Do you remember the movie "The Big Lebowski?" I was a big fan of the Dude, so when I saw this book, The Dude and the Zen Master, I snatched it up. Introduction The Dude and the Zen Master was published in 2005 by Jeff Bridges and Bernie Glassman. In this book, they recount the story of their friendship, which started when they were working on the film The Big Lebowski. Over time, their friendship led them to wonder if there was a better w...
Dec 25, 2022•5 min•Ep. 340
From my bunker deep in the heart of England... In this episode, I wander from pillar to post musing out loud about my year and how I deal with this no-man's land of time between Christmas and New Year. I ruminate on the merits of eating beef stew in the winter. And I get ambushed by a kitten.
Dec 21, 2022•17 min•Ep. 339
Post 30 day challenge, how do I keep the momentum up. We now resume our regular programming
Dec 15, 2022•18 min•Ep. 338
In which I explore the most important question we can ask ourselves.
Nov 16, 2022•6 min•Ep. 337
I spent the weekend exploring the Metaverse and found some interesting things.
Oct 24, 2022•34 min•Ep. 336
The ten emojis that only old people use according to Gen Z.
Oct 13, 2022•6 min•Ep. 335
This is what happens when the council tries to fix something that isn't broken!
Oct 01, 2022•6 min•Ep. 334
I stumbled upon a few websites that if you are a nostalgic Generation Xer like me, you might well like these throwback webspace. They are reminiscent of the weird and wonderful places that were spawned in places like Geocities and Livejournal. Here are the links I mention in the episode: Neocities Status Cafe Deadjournal
Sep 26, 2022•28 min•Ep. 333
This quote smacked me right between the eyes when I read it. "We judge others by their actions, be we judge ourselves by our intentions." It's a spin-off from a Steven Covey quote: "We judge ourselves by our intentions and others by their behaviour." Here's why it caught my attention. When we observe other people, we only see their actions and behaviours. We make assumptions about their intentions. Our judgments, good or bad, about another person's actions and behaviours are made from limited in...
Sep 18, 2022•2 min•Ep. 332
Do you like a good daydream? I know I do. But here’s why daydreaming can be dangerous and why you should use your discretion when daydreaming.
Sep 14, 2022•2 min•Ep. 331
We get ourselves twisted in knots when we become attached to certain outcomes and resist others. Better to let go and go with the flow while staying focused on the process, not the outcome.
Sep 05, 2022•2 min•Ep. 330
We all know the map is not the territory. It's not until you get on the ground and see the terrain with your own eyes that a way forward can be planned in accordance with the sensory details around you at the time of departure. In this episode, I share a metaphor of the mountain trail and how it is like life.
Aug 22, 2022•5 min•Ep. 329
Riffing on a post that Anna LeMind wrote for The Learning Mind blog. She shares some thoughts on potential struggles deep thinkers might have in the modern world. Original post: https://www.learning-mind.com/being-a-deep-thinker-struggles/
Aug 18, 2022•9 min•Ep. 328
A new review published in Sports Medicine recently revealed that a short walk after meals might help manage blood sugar levels. Even walks as short as 2 - 5 minutes can help. Sign-up for my free weekly personal development micro-learning experience.
Aug 09, 2022•13 min•Ep. 327
In this episode, I share a few nuggets of wisdom from Wu Hsin's book: Aphorisms for Thirsty Fish: The Lost Writings of Wu Hsin .
Jul 25, 2022•5 min•Ep. 326
Would you be interested in an audio bloggers' social network?
Jul 05, 2022•6 min•Ep. 325
#AudioMo Day 28
Jun 28, 2022•13 min•Ep. 324
Dave Winer, the American software developer, often talks about natural-born bloggers or NBBs. This got me wondering if people like us, who participate in #AudioMo are NBPs.
Jun 23, 2022•9 min•Ep. 323
It's #Audiomo Day 20 and I'm back on the home front trying to get into the groove of the daily grind.
Jun 20, 2022•11 min•Ep. 322
It's #audiomo Day 19. Today's cast is inspired by the radio legend that is the late Joe Frank. Music: Sleepy + Hungry by Baegel Unfettered by Jobii
Jun 19, 2022•4 min•Ep. 321
I couldn't participate in #audiomo without doing at least one cast on music.
Jun 08, 2022•4 min•Ep. 320
It's #AudioMo Day 7. In today's audioblog, I take a quick detour and share in the frustration that @daylightgambler and @katesparkle expressed earlier in the week before diving into my main topic of lists. I share my thoughts on Lisa Nola and Nathaniel Russell's book, Listography: Your Life in Lists .
Jun 07, 2022•15 min•Ep. 319
It's Day 6 of #audiomo or audio bloggers' month. Today, I talk briefly about this idea of feeling a sense of belonging at work. Do you feel psychologically safe enough at work to be your authentic self? Do you feel a sense of belonging that allows you to flourish as an individual? h/t: @julianstodd
Jun 06, 2022•6 min•Ep. 318
