AI chatbots engaging in therapy-style conversations may seem like a new phenomenon that emerged with ChatGPT and its ilk. But we actually have to go back to 1966 to find the first AI-based therapy bot. This system was named Eliza and utilized simple grammatical rules to provide appropriate conversational feedback to user input. Eliza was…
In the summer of 1956, the promise to simulate human intelligence was enough to fund an eight-week research workshop for a group of computer science researchers. This endeavor created the brand, “Artificial Intelligence”. Despite the funding and the legendary participants, the mysteries of the human mind weren’t solved during that summer session. Artificial Intelligence isn’t…
Good Writing by Neal Allen and Anne Lamont Sentences are the atomic building blocks of writing. These rules will turn you into a ruthless writing chemist. A Little Devil in America by Hanif Abdurraqib Abdurraqib is one of my favorite writers. A Little Devil explores the history and implications of Black performance in America. As…
These days it isn’t easy leading ourselves at work, let alone a team of people. Trying to keep up with the rate of change and overall workload can feel like an impossible task. Reactions to the ever-changing environment manifest as anxiety, burnout, and disconnection. Leadership coach, Dani G, and I had a great discussion about…
“There’s a reason for the things that I have on” explains Johnny Cash at the beginning of his song, “The Man in Black”. Cash had worn black for many years at this point. His attire became associated with his stance as an anti-authoritarian man of the people. His fashion was intentional. When he finally breaks…
You can build your identity as a reader with structured practice, no matter where your skills are today. Here are some of my favorite techniques from beginner, through intermediate, and on to advanced. Think consistency over intensity. Beginner – You will be surprised how much you can read with only these methods. Intermediate – When…
Where Good Ideas Come From by Steven Johnson A history of innovation that dispels many myths and explores the environments that encourage breakthroughs. Your Data Will Be Used Against You by Andrew Guthrie Ferguson An examination of privacy law and why it needs an update to its application in the digital era. Recoding America by…
Self-awareness, real-world application, and cultural alignment are the top three areas that I hope to assess during a behavioral interview. I put together a few questions that you will want to ensure you answer during an interview. Self-awareness: Does your self-perception match reality? Can you recognize your own strengths and weaknesses? Do you make informed…
Ring has actively courted and catered their video camera services to police departments. Most Ring devices store their captured video in the cloud. Police departments don’t need a warrant to view these videos; they simply ask Ring. Government agencies like ICE are not allowed to access these videos without a warrant. But, in practice, they…
Blood in the Machine by Brian Merchant A deep dive into the Luddite movement during the industrial revolution in England with many lessons for the AI revolution of today. The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaely Warner Klemp A great leadership book to develop self-awareness and to approach every…