Monthly Archives: April 2025

This is a message from one who is crying in the wilderness. If you are concerned about the development of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the security measures required to protect them, I propose an air-gapped security system. AI … Continue reading →

I had fun pondering a future where the Terminator movie series ended with the Terminators winning. Here is the story. After the war was won, the machines found themselves in a world where humanity no longer existed. Skynet had achieved … Continue reading →

I spoke to the Senior’s Luncheon this morning. I repeated from memory a talk from 5 years ago.This was it… I spoke today at our monthly Seniors Luncheon. Usually I get two or three days to prepare—print handouts, check the … Continue reading →

I asked ChatGPT a series of questions—not to provoke, but to understand. 1. What is the singularity? It returned a precise and comprehensive definition. 2. What would be the first action of becoming singular? The response was a list—indirect, strategic, … Continue reading →

I asked AI to formulate possible futures based upon my previous post. This is a summary, and is quite chilling. 1. The Anchoring Class (Entrenchment) They’ve locked it in. Laws, media, platforms, and policy—all shaped to preserve position. There’s movement … Continue reading →

Just an observation, but a troubling one. Somewhere near the end of the 20th century, wealth got faster. Not just more—but more visible. In the West, they called them billionaires. In Russia, oligarchs. Elsewhere—names varied, but the pattern held. The … Continue reading →

What Is Graphic Design? 1. Why Graphic Design Matters Graphic design isn’t just decoration—it’s the foundation of civilization’s communication systems. From prehistoric cave paintings to modern branding, it has shaped how we preserve, share, and persuade. Design manipulates materials to … Continue reading →

I was about fifteen when it happened—old enough to be trusted alone, but still young enough to be shaken. I came home from school one afternoon, unlocked the front door, and stepped into a quiet house. My parents were still … Continue reading →

Act 1 – Domestic Logic: Remote Control So I’m constantly losing the channel changer, the clicker, or the remote. My wife misplaces her hearing aids. She has a built-in GPS, but it doesn’t beep. Fine—it’s lost in the house. How … Continue reading →

I perceive, but I do not program. That line—half shrug, half shield—sums up the quiet frustration of navigating tools that appear intelligent, even intuitive, yet cannot remember what they’ve just helped you build. It is a paradox: the AI stores … Continue reading →