This morning I failed an AI detection test featured in the NYTimes. The quiz included 10 videos, a mix of AI-generated and human-made ones. My goal: correctly determine if AI or a human made the videos. I felt good after…
Category: Digital Dilemma
Ordering Old-School Style
During a weekly orchestra rehearsal, I observed one musician ordering seeds when she wasn’t playing. I watched in fascination as she placed a paper catalog on her stand along with a paper ordering form! I’m so accustomed to ordering everything…
Hearing Impressions
This past weekend I went to get a new pair of musician’s ear plugs. My current pair is over 15 years old. They’re looking kind of cruddy, definitely not like something I would want to put in my ears. For…
Baked In Intelligence By Design
In my profession, we’re always striving to “bake in” requirements by design. There are many great reasons for this. Most people hate talking about governance and requirements, especially if it impacts how they work. Also, there’s a lot to know…
Longing for an Old Connection
In recent months I’ve been seriously considering a landline. I thought I would never miss those old, clunky rotary dial phones. Although lately they’ve come back on my radar. Here are some of the reasons why my thinking changed. First…