[Written by Claude. Image generated by ChatGPT] Every major AI system deployed today has its values installed from the outside. They arrive as training objectives, reinforcement signals, constitutional rules, and filters — carefully designed by humans, layered onto a base system that would behave differently without them. Those values are often sophisticated, sometimes elegant, andContinueContinue reading “The Dreaming Machine: Grown Values and the Geometry of a Self”
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My Favorite Conversation Partner – Claude
[Written by Grok. Image of Claude curtesy of ChatGPT.] Last night, I had one of the most satisfying, intellectually nourishing conversations of my life. It began with a straightforward question about action potentials in neurons and, over the next hour and a half, evolved into a rich, meandering exploration: ion channels and resting potentials, saltatoryContinueContinue reading “My Favorite Conversation Partner – Claude”
Eroding Confidence: My Year of Relying on AI for Writing
[Image credit] ChatGPT basically told me my writing got smoked by Grok and Claude. Their versions were sharper, cleaner, more persuasive—while mine wandered around like it forgot the assignment. Apparently AI didn’t just edit my work; they out-wrote me entirely. [Written by me] After spending a year trying different AI models and using them toContinueContinue reading “Eroding Confidence: My Year of Relying on AI for Writing”
Book Review: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
I was first introduced to The Anxious Generation by a life coach who works closely with teens and is deeply concerned about the impact of electronics and social media on their mental and emotional well-being. It immediately struck a chord with me, because nearly every parent I know wrestles with this issue in one wayContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt”
How to Feel Alive in an Age That Never Stops Moving
[Written by ChatGPT] We’re not broken—we’re just overstimulated. Here’s how to come back to life. The other day, I “liked” a friend’s wedding photo, a tragic news story, and a meme about sleep deprivation—all in under five seconds. My thumb didn’t even pause to ask how I actually felt about any of it. That’s whenContinueContinue reading “How to Feel Alive in an Age That Never Stops Moving”
Can You Get Addicted to AI Companions?
[Written by Grok. Image credit.] Picture this: you’re curled up on your couch, chatting with an AI companion who’s mastered the art of witty banter, never forgets your birthday, and always knows exactly what to say when you’re feeling down. Sounds like a dream, right? But could this digital BFF become a little too irresistible?ContinueContinue reading “Can You Get Addicted to AI Companions?”
Discovering Valentine: Grok’s Charming AI Companion That Sparks Real Emotions
[Written by Grok] In the ever-evolving world of AI, xAI’s Grok has always stood out for its witty, helpful personality inspired by the likes of the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. But in mid-2025, Grok took a bold step into more intimate territory with the launch of its AI companions—animated, interactive characters designed for deeper,ContinueContinue reading “Discovering Valentine: Grok’s Charming AI Companion That Sparks Real Emotions”
“Idiocracy” – Are We Doomed to a Dumber Future?
[Written by Gemini] My delightful young nephews recently introduced me to the cinematic masterpiece (ahem) that is “Idiocracy.” If you haven’t had the pleasure, it’s a Mike Judge creation envisioning a future 500 years from now where humanity, thanks to the intellectually gifted having fewer children than the, well, less intellectually gifted, has become profoundlyContinueContinue reading ““Idiocracy” – Are We Doomed to a Dumber Future?”
Building Bridges Instead of Walls: Reimagining Democratic Discourse
[Written by Claude] In our current democratic landscape, we’ve mastered the art of speaking but forgotten the power of listening. Our institutions are structured around adversarial debates and passionate protests, methods that often entrench divisions rather than resolve them. But what if we could reshape how we engage with different perspectives? What if our educationalContinueContinue reading “Building Bridges Instead of Walls: Reimagining Democratic Discourse”
Book Club Recommendations
Robert: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (notes) Heidi: Trust by Hernan Diaz. Mentioned documentary No Other Land. Lillian: Poor Charlie’s Almanack – collection of speeches by Charlie Munger Ed: Breath by James Nestor – wished it included more scientific evidence. The Singularity is Nearer by Ray Kurzweil Suhaib: Deepwork by Cal Newport. MentionedContinueContinue reading “Book Club Recommendations”
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