Category Archives: Et Cetera
The Embarrassed ChatGPT Attorney
New York Times, June 9, 2023: The ChatGPT Lawyer Explains Himself (Sort of) [Excerpts; blogger Comments in bold red italics] By Benjamin Weiser and Nate Schweber In a cringe-inducing court hearing, a [New York City] lawyer who relied on A.I. to craft a motion full of made-up case law said he “did not comprehend” … Continue reading The Embarrassed ChatGPT Attorney
To The Young Dude In His Dancing Duds – May 16, 2023
Cue The Byrds: (And the rest of you, open your Bibles to Ecclesiastes 3): To everything, (Turn, turn, turn), There is a season, (Turn, turn, turn), And a time for every purpose under heaven. A time to build up, a time to break downA time to dance, a time to mourn . . . To … Continue reading To The Young Dude In His Dancing Duds – May 16, 2023
Weekend Cartoon Break!
This doesn’t pass the smell test . . . – – – – Let’s all bow our heads . . . And hold on tight to our wallets . . . – – – – Clearly a great artist was born . . . – – – – “My last typed sentence started with, ‘Thanks … Continue reading Weekend Cartoon Break!
“Inner Light”? Or Just an ”Anomaly”??
[Have you had “anomalous experiences” like this skeptic did? I have; but those are other stories. Here’s one that was recounted in Scientific American, where skepticism is (appropriately) an article of faith. “Anomalous experiences” (aka synchronicity, serendipity, coincidence, fate, luck, destiny, Providence, etc.) are by definition non-scientific, as they can’t be replicated like all successful … Continue reading “Inner Light”? Or Just an ”Anomaly”??