I’ll be hiring summer students soon. While discussing with a work colleague, she casually asked if any of my interviewees had used ChatGPT during an interview yet. Though not entirely shocked, I felt surprised she noticed. She told me it…
Category: Digital Dilemma
Necessary Notes
Earlier today, I retold a childhood tale to a friend about getting trapped in our basement. Here’s what happened. I was around 11 or 12. When I got home, I realized I didn’t have my keys on me. Though I…
Governing the Governed
The recent events in the United States are scary to consider, on more than one level. One of the most dangerous is giving the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) workers so much access to data! Though we have some idea…
The Intrusion of AI
Lately, I’ve noticed AI (Artificial Intelligence) turning up in all kinds of places unannounced. For example, sometimes as I’m going about my day, my phone’s AI will randomly start answering something. Or looking something up. It’s called Gemini and I…
Relying on Car Tech
Towards the end of 2023 I swapped my gas car for a hybrid right before winter started. I did feel a nervous wondering how the car would react to the cold weather. The 2023-2024 winter was extremely mild and the…