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Chat GPT and OpenAI

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On March 23, 2023

In General Cogitation, Soapbox, Tech Talk, Technology

HAL

It’s been years since I have written a “tech talk” post, however, this doesn’t really count as one. In fact, this is probably a bit more like a SoapBox. The latest fad in tech is Chat GPT and OpenAI. I work in tech but I have not so much as performed a Google search for Chat GPT. As a programmer, I love automating simple tasks in my life but it’s overcoming challenges that help us grow. Asking an AI to write something for me is not something that needs to be automated. Chat GPT and OpenAI are making the world a lazier place and contributing to the decline of society (which began with social media).

We already live in a world where there is an entire generation that doesn’t want to do anything for themselves. They feel entitled to everything without doing any of the work to earn it. I’m surprised they have the brain capacity to articulate what they want Chat GPT to write for them. The fine art of creative writing and composition has been cannibalized. Chat GPT and OpenAI will make lazy people lazier and more fraudulent.

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Soapbox: Be Your Own Fan

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On February 3, 2023

In Soapbox, Star Wars

Jedi Mickey

This is a soapbox with the Star Wars fandom as the theme. Honestly, this can easily apply to any other fandom (i.e. Marvel, DC, Star Trek, Doctor Who, etc). Do not let the Mike Zeroh’s and Star Wars Theory’s influence the kind of fan you are. Be Your Own Fan! The guys at Rebel Force Radio said that on one of their podcasts a couple of weeks ago and it really resonates with me.

I saw a meme once that said (I’m paraphrasing) Star Wars is like a new restaurant, you don’t have to like everything on the menu. I want to expand on that and add that you shouldn’t insult the things that people do like. My eight-year-old can understand that concept so an adult shouldn’t have any problem with it. Personally, Star Wars is like Portillo’s, I love everything on the menu.

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Ode to a Neighbor

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On January 30, 2023

In General Cogitation

Randy Webb
Lt Randy Webb (1957-2023) RIP

We still live in the first house we bought together. Therefore my next-door neighbor is my first, conventional, neighbor. Randy served his community and the city of Cincinnati as a police officer for 27 years and retired in 2018. He was my neighbor for 13 years.

10 days ago he passed away from a sudden heart attack while getting his oil changed.

Randy immortalized in this Build-a-Bear Timeless Teddy

He is the gold standard of neighbors now. He was always willing to lend a hand, offer advice or just chat. His favorite pastime was chatting. I lost countless hours of time I should have been doing yard work just shooting the breeze with him. He and my daughter called each other their “favorite neighbor”, she was equally as devastated. We often felt like he treated her like he would a granddaughter. She now has a Build-a-Bear Timeless Teddy, wearing a policeman’s uniform, named Randy. He is always by her side.

It didn’t matter if it was 90 degrees, 20 degrees, raining, or snowing, he was always sitting on his back patio, reading Yahoo and smoking a cigarette. He’d offer a wave and/or a quip about the weather, his wife, or current events.

It still stings when I let the dogs out. When I return from an errand or from walking my daughter to school. Or when I simply go outside for the mail or the trash.

It’s not the same without you, old man. Thanks for everything. RIP.

“Hands where I can see them!”

Randy’s obituary can be seen at the Cincinnati Police Historical Society.

Christmas 2022 Recap

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On December 30, 2022

In General Cogitation

Merry Christmas!

I get so excited for the Christmas season. Sadly it’s always over as quickly as it arrives. As I begin to take down the decorations it feels like I was just putting them up yesterday. However, it is a good excuse to clean and, perhaps, rearrange if the mood suits me. Be that as it may, here is a quick Christmas 2022 recap.

This year we had Christmas in Connecticut (haha) with my in-laws. We made the drive with 3 humans, two dogs, and gifts for 14 people. The weather on the way there was pretty bad. There were three weather-related accidents that caused a backup. Our 10-11 hour drive took us 14 hours, but that was the worst of it.

While I had to work for a little bit during our visit, it was still a fun time. My in-laws know how to serve some delicious food and create a great Christmas atmosphere.

My one regret was that I did not have enough time to put out all of the lights that I wanted to, but there’s always next year 🙂

It was truly a blessed and wonderful Christmas. I hope yours was as well.

Have a Happy and Safe New Year!

MTFBWY

Merry Christmas (2022)

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On December 25, 2022

In General Cogitation

Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas (or insert whatever holiday you observe)! I hope your season/day is fantastic and I hope your 2023 is equally as amazing!

MTFBWY

Halloween 2022

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On October 31, 2022

In General Cogitation

Taking a moment to wish you all a safe and Happy Halloween. I typically don’t do much for Halloween, it’s not really my favorite holiday. It barely makes the top 5. Yes it’s fun, but there are several other holiday’s that I enjoy more. Granted, aside from Christmas, it is the only other holiday where I put up decorations (although not quite to the same extent as Christmas).

I don’t dress up and I don’t go to any parties. I will hand out candy to the neighborhood kids and take my own out trick-or-treating. After that, Halloween essentially ends for me; then it’s a test of will power not to eat any of the left over candy.

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