We’ve run our wells dry. Before March 2020, most of us never experienced remote work the way it exists today. Before then, it represented a day away from the hustle and bustle of the office, a needed quiet space free of the normal office banter and distractions. “Calling in” to a meeting meant most people […]
Artificial Intelligence and Art: Can AI-Generated Art be Considered True Art?
Art is a form of human expression that has been around for centuries, and it has evolved with technology. In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made significant strides in generating art, from paintings to music to literature. However, the question remains: can AI-generated art be truly considered art? To answer this question, we must […]
Monstera Albo : a case study in an unexpected place.
Would you be surprised to hear that there are plants that routinely sell a single leaf with roots for $300-$400 USD? A few weeks ago I was trying to figure out what to do with my newly acquired and not yet mature Monstera Deliciosa. And no, this isn’t a story about Harry Potter. It’s a […]
You are a consumer, right?
Our culture automatically labels you a consumer. The basic assumption about how you will operate is that you will spend your time optimizing how you spend money. First you’ll make sure you have some, and with that detail locked in, you’ll spend time picking good products, and you’ll be savvy about when and what you […]
Streaming Apps will Eventually be the Norm
Prediction: the google play, apple, and amazon app stores will eventually move to a model similar to how music has played out – you pay to subscribe to a library, and artists are paid by actual play time. Apps are downloaded on demand, as you ask for them, rather than taking up permanent space on […]