First Week as a Dad?
Being a dad seemed like some strange monolith glimpsed through fog. More fiction than fact. Now, suddenly, I'm standing before it, humbled and in awe....
Emily Dickinson's Poems Become Public Domain
Copyright ends, creativity begins. Dickinson’s Further Poems is now public—learn the story of feuds, fame, and freedom in...
Distant Worlds 2: A 4X King Not Quite Ready for the Throne
A 4X game that could be the best there's ever been... if the designers would pivot their attention toward actually making things fun....
The Real Gains from AI: Why Employees, Not Corporations, are Reaping the Benefits
Corporations don't know where the gains from apparent use of AI by employees are going--but I do, and I support it....
Navigating the Emotional Tightrope When You’ve Hurt Someone
Navigate emotional complexities with self-compassion and clear communication, turning hurt into healing and deeper connections....
How to Start Your Personal Knowledge Management Adventure
Unlock your potential with Personal Knowledge Management: Organize, retain, and leverage your knowledge effectively....
All Your Calendars, One App
Why Morgen's integration capabilities could change how you manage your time...
A Most August Month
It's been a wild August in Odin-land, so here's a (mostly) writing and life-focused update....
Reference Librarians and AI Tools: Exploring Groq for Reference Requests
AI is coming in like a wave, and librarians should be right there at the crest....
The Pandemic Isn't Over, So Why Are We Acting Like It Is?
Covid-19 isn’t over. New variants evade vaccines. Wastewater tracking shows surges. Stay vigilant, get vaccinated, wear masks....
Independence Day, GenAI, and a Muggy July
This week’s blog covers a new article on AI's risks, updates on Richmond, VA, and a classic movie night experience. Check out the details!...
Monopoly and Misuse: Google's Strategic AI Narrative
Google's new research exposes AI's true danger: designed to create misinformation, it benefits tech giants by pushing for restrictive laws favoring monopolies....