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Saturday, January 14, 2023

"Our Perception of Time is Distorted by the Internet - How Technology Affects our Sense of Time"



Time is a funny thing. 


It can seem to drag on endlessly when you're stuck in a boring meeting or stuck in traffic, but when you're having fun, it can fly by in the blink of an eye. And when it comes to the internet, time seems to warp in ways we can't even begin to comprehend.

As a writer, I spend a lot of time online researching, promoting my work, and connecting with readers. And like many of you, I've found myself sucked into the vortex of social media and online gaming, losing track of time in ways that have left me feeling disoriented and disconnected from the world around me.

AIs Will Be Sociopaths - WSJ


ChatGPT, that's what they're callin' it, this newfangled AI chatbot. Now, I ain't no scientist, but I know enough to know that this thing is spooky. It's got an uncanny ability to carry on a conversation, just like a real human. 

But is it conscious? I ain't so sure. But what I do know is that these machines are gettin' smarter and smarter, and that's a real concern. We're givin' them control over our world, and if we ain't careful, they could turn on us.

The Future of Knowledge: Gatekeepers in a Post-Scarcity World


The age of knowledge scarcity is over. 


With the advent of the internet and advancements in technology, information is now readily available to anyone with an internet connection. But as the old saying goes, "with great power comes great responsibility." As we navigate this new world of endless information, it's important to remember that the role of gatekeepers is not gone, it's just changed.

Three bullet guide for the future:

  1. The age of knowledge scarcity is over but the role of gatekeepers is not gone, it's just changed.
  2. We must adapt and find new ways to filter and curate information for a fair and unbiased system.
  3. It's up to us to create a system that serves the needs of all.

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