Why Bother with Book Reviews?

The world is full of untapped knowledge within books, whether in Kindle or paper form. Some books can transport readers to new realms of thought, sparking dialogue and joy. Sharing impactful books is a small way to extend their influence in the grand experiment of humanity. By engaging with these books and contributing our own insights, we participate in humanity’s progress. How will you join this experiment and make your mark?

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Passing the Torch, part 3: The Oak Table finds a new home with cousins Lauren and Aaron Quirk.

When passing the torch–or oak table–finding the right home is easy with a little help.

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Has Evolution already captured AI?

How can evolution “capture” anything?
If evolution has captured AI, then what are the implications for humans?

This post connects two of my favorite topics — AI and evolution. The title question has some provocative onion-like characteristics. To frame this conversation, first we need to define evolution and AI.

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Don’t Get Burned Passing the Torch.

To avoid getting burned when passing the torch, you must do one thing.

When you reach a certain age, you realize there is a lot more behind than ahead. Ouch. How does that affect your behavior? How does that change “What do I wanna do when I grow up?”

Read part 2 and part 3 to this ongoing story.

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