“Why the ‘doomers vs. stans’ approach to discussion and debate oversimplifies AI adoption. This post tries to explore how we can address the complexities of AI, from its transformative benefits to its environmental impact and societal biases, advocating for a balanced perspective.”
US regulators’ report supports open source models against OpenAI/Microsoft and Google objections
In a report published today and that will have interesting consequences for the software industry, the US Commerce Department agency […]
AI, AI Hype, Artificial Intelligence, Chat GPT, GenAI, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Pointless Arguments, Software Engineering, technology
Air balling AI?
Note I wrote this post just before this happened and $1 Trillion in NASDAQ share value evaporated over the course […]
July 23 – only 154 Days to Christmas
Just sayin’ this would come in handy around here. Also, it’s going to be a tough year for buying hay […]
Transition to organic crop production depends on sustainable premiums
As reported in Farmtario, there are a number of uncertainties faced by Canadian organic grain farmers. Surprising to me is […]
java, Open JDK, Software Development Teams, Software Engineering, technology, Write Once Debug Everywhere
Open JDK Prepares to Restrict the Use of JNI
EP 472: Prepare to Restrict the Use of JNI This seems like the correct approach. There are real perils associated […]
Agile, failure, lean, Pointless Arguments, scientific management, scrum, Software, Software Development Teams, technology
It was never “Agile” vs “Waterfall”
Time and energy is wasted on the distinction between Agile and Waterfall.
Sweat, Tears, And Taylorism: The Hidden Perils
Scientific Management While working at U.S. manufacturer Bethlehem Steel Frederick Taylor observed significant gaps in managers’ understanding of tasks under…
Companies break that old familiar failure feeling by getting and staying Lean and Agile
Why do so many organizations opt to fail in a familiar way instead of learning and adapting?
Not your run of the mill chili
Purists will likely raise an eyebrow at the notion of a chili without the traditional meaty backbone. But fear not, for this recipe aims to pay homage to the heart and soul of Texas chili, sans the beans and tomatoes.