Tag: Artificial Intelligence
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Stochastic Nonsense
It was an interesting day. I found myself talking with several people about artificial intelligence and how the phrase itself may be a bit of a sleight of hand. Not to diminish our silicon companions, but are they intelligent? Personally, I think that depends on what we mean by intelligence. There is no question that…
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On Getting Close
I’ve been thinking about a line often attributed to Robert Capa. “If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” I’ve always understood this as more than just physical distance. It speaks to presence. Engagement. A willingness to move toward what matters. And yet, there is something else I’ve been noticing. When the frame…
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On Effort and Value
I’ve noticed a recurring question when artificial intelligence enters the conversation. How can I compete with that? The concern is usually framed in terms of effort. Time invested. Skill developed. Years spent learning to see, to compose, to refine. There is an assumption beneath it. That effort creates value. It is an idea we have…
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Talk to Me Like I am AI
I was in a conversation recently where references were made that I didn’t understand. There simply wasn’t enough background for me to find a reference point. My only honest response was, “I’m not sure what you are referring to.” It reminded me of the cinematic plea: “Talk to me like I’m a three-year-old.” The intent,…