We tested RunwayML Gen 3 a couple a weeks ago. Today, I wanted to experiment to see how well RunwayML can replicate iconic scenes from movies and TV shows. Our subjects? The neon-lit cyberpunk world of The Matrix, the intricate clockwork intro credits of Game of Thrones, and the charming 2D animation of Winnie the…
Category: Culture
Mirrors of the Self: Exploring Duality and Identity in ‘Us’ and ‘The Vanishing’
Today, I posted a video examining two psychological thrillers about duality and hidden identities. Two films that brilliantly explore these themes are Jordan Peele’s “Us” and George Sluizer’s “The Vanishing.” Us is an underrated gem and The Vanishing is a classic that Kubrick himself thought was terrifying. Though they’re separated by decades and differ in…
Claude and ChatGPT Debate Each other About the Existence of God
I was going to write a blog where I pitted Claude 3.5 vs ChatGPT with a bunch of tasks and see who is more advanced. I still may but rather I thought let the two chatbots go at it, over one of life’s most divisive and least decisive debates – The Existence of God. The…
No Ones Dies in AI – Voice Cloning Can Bring Back the Dead
Voice cloning technology is here, and it’s good. You’ve heard about celebrities like Scarlett Johansson who have had their voices cloned and used without permission. All you need is 30 seconds of anyone’s voice, and AI gives you a lifetime of conversation. I mean having a Delco accent chatbot telling you to geh head yoos…
Edith Wilson: The Woman Who Secretly Ran the United States
I don’t know why but I find this story crazy. I guess considering today’s politics where we know every bruise on a president’s hand. With FDR, we had a president in a wheelchair that never was known outside everyone who saw him everyd ay. But did you know we had a President who had a…
5 Free Games Like Vertex for Puzzle Lovers
Recently I ranked the NY Times Games based on my enjoyment level. If you enjoy the mind-bending challenges of Vertex, but are looking for some free alternatives, you’re in luck! There are several games out there that offer similar spatial reasoning and geometric puzzle elements without the price tag. Here are 5 free games that…
Ranking The New York Times’ Free Games: From Connections to Vertex
My Personal Ranking of The New York Times’ Free Games I’d love to see the stats on the New York Times. I’d be surprised it the Game section didn’t get more view than the front page. I think that’s where we’re at. One company, giving us a Morpheus choice. The Blue Pill, represented by the…
The End of Two Eras: Losing Sports Illustrated and Pitchfork
This past week delivered a double gut punch to my longtime passions – sports and music journalism. Within days of each other, storied publications Sports Illustrated and Pitchfork essentially ceased operations as we’ve known them. As a child of the 80s and 90s, Sports Illustrated was synonymous with sports writing for me. I eagerly awaited…
Unlock AI: A Beginner’s Guide to Practical AI for Everyday Life
In my new class, Practical AI for Everyday Life, I’ll pull back the curtain on how AI tools help enhance productivity, creativity, and more in my personal and professional worlds. My idea is to make it less scary for those who never use it and may even be afraid of it. We’ll explore leading AI…
10 Underrated U2 Gems That Prove Their Greatness (at least goodness)
U2: 10 Underrated Gems That Prove Their Greatness While U2 has achieved massive mainstream success, they’ve also faced criticism from some who write them off as overrated. Despite selling out The Sphere in Vegas night after night as well as arena tours, it’s hard to drown out the chants of overrated. I do feel U2…