Will AI replace creatives?
A lot of discussions lately among those of us in the creative fields such as writers, whether AI will replace us. So I went to the expect. I asked AI if it would be replacing me as an author. Here is the response: No, authors will not be out of a job because of artificial […]
The English, a TV Series review: Slow, Yet Intense, oddly mesmerizing
I stumbled on this series on Amazon Prime knowing nothing about it. I thought “that actress is familiar” and, of course, it’s Emily Blunt. Loved her in Sicario and Edge of Tomorrow. The actor was vaguely familiar and years ago he was the wolf in Twilight, Chaske Spencer. Terrible title, though: The English. As […]
Who Are Patience and Fortitude? My two favorite lions guard the front entrance of the main branch of the New York Public Library. Long before the Internet (actually the first Internet message was sent in 1969, a free slideshow about that is on my slideshow page) became widely used, I would make the subway trip […]
What Seven Cascade Events Led to the Titanic Sinking?
Every disaster requires seven things to go wrong. Six Cascade events leading to the 7th event, the disaster. At least one of the Cascade events involves human error. Thus most disasters can be avoided. By studying past disasters we can learn to avoid future ones. Focusing on the Cascade Events and how they can be […]
Recent Science Fiction TV Shows That Rocked
I just rebinged Man in the High Castle on Amazon Prime. I noted a number of things I hadn’t picked up on the first time through. I’m a big fan of rewatching a movie or series to learn more as a writer. Because we have an idea of what’s going to happen from our first […]
April Fools Book Blowout from Bob Mayer. For Real. Lots of good deals today. This is not a prank. So many, I just have to list them: FREE: The Green Beret Guide to Success The Green Beret Area Study Workbook Life’s Little Black Book The Writers Little Black Book The first two books in the […]