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Burnout & The Power of Small

In today’s world, we can all easily walk around exhausted. We often run on empty because we try to survive a perfect storm unique to our time.  We are caught between internet algorithms dictating our attention, mega-metrics measuring our worth, and a relentless wave of global awareness, which constantly shakes us. We must be honest with ourselves about what we face.  Algorithms are not just behind our social media. They power our news feeds, purchases, and a myriad of other … [Read more...] about Burnout & The Power of Small

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The Algorithm and Ritual Religion

An algorithm is a set of steps for accomplishing a task or solving a problem. Typically, algorithms are executed by computers, but we also rely on algorithms in our daily lives. Each time we follow a particular step-by-step process, like making coffee in the morning or tying our shoelaces, we are in fact following an algorithm. In a digital world ruled by algorithms and dopamine rewards, it’s easy to think we’ve moved beyond ancient ritualism. But if you pay attention to how people … [Read more...] about The Algorithm and Ritual Religion

Where is AI Leading Us?

Artificial Intelligence is advancing at an exponential pace. AI’s processing power and programming algorithms are advancing incredibly rapidly and largely out of the sight of the general population. The limitations of power intensive hardware are being solved faster than alternative power sources can be developed. And AI is exhausting the supply of internet text used by programmers to teach it and is now training itself. In some functions, it is already better than human beings, and soon it … [Read more...] about Where is AI Leading Us?