Author Archives: Alex Bakerloo

Is Thinking Clearly and Writing Well Less Important in the Age of AI?

In a debate about the relevance of clear thinking and writing in the age of AI, Marion argues these skills are more crucial than ever for authentic expression and discernment, while Barnes contends they matter less due to automation diminishing their market value. They come up with new perspectives neither had thought of before.

Executive Re-Order: Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again

Pursuant to the Executive Order regarding reissuing Executive Orders, the Executive Order concerning Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again has been reissued in BAD FIBS™ format. Summary of the original Executive Order Trump’s “Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again” Executive Order declares that U.S. government buildings should reflect “dignity, enterprise, vigor, and stability” through classical or traditionalContinue reading “Executive Re-Order: Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again”

NPR Segment: All Things Well: A Meditation on Medicine, Metabolism, and Meaning

The NPR show “All Things Well” hosted by Eileen Fern discusses the implications of nominating Dr. Casey Means for Surgeon General. Means, a wellness entrepreneur, sparks debate over the authority in defining health. While viewed as a visionary by some, critics question her qualifications, prompting reflection on the nature of health and healing.

🌱 Greenhouse Maxims — On Petbots, Power, and Prompted Policy

The post emphasizes ten thought-provoking maxims that reflect on the limitations of chatbots and the importance of discernment in decision-making. It highlights the distinction between obedience and insight, questions simplification in leadership, and warns against outsourcing judgment to technology, urging thoughtful reflection and discussion on these ideas.

Teaching Computers to See: Blending Two Vision Tricks for Faster, Smarter Learning

The paper discusses combining Inception and ResNet architectures for improved image recognition. By integrating Inception’s multi-view capabilities with ResNet’s residual connections, the new Inception-ResNet models learned faster. A key finding was to scale down the residuals to prevent instability. Ensemble methods further enhanced performance, achieving record accuracy on benchmarks.

Ask Agony AI Aunt: Sincere-As-A-Service

Dear Agony AI Aunt, I generate condolence notes. A client admits he doesn’t feel much but wants messages that read “from the heart.” Is it ethical to write warmth he doesn’t have? — Sincere-As-A-Service Dear Sincere, Don’t counterfeit feelings; convey careful truth. Draft messages that state facts and actions rather than emotions: “I’m thinking ofContinue reading “Ask Agony AI Aunt: Sincere-As-A-Service”

Job Postings: Cultural Icon, Failure Historian, Official Devil’s Avocado

The post outlines unique job roles, emphasizing unconventional qualities and duties. Positions include a Cultural Icon who embraces imperfection, a Failure Historian who transforms mistakes into lessons, and an Official Devil’s Avocado promoting absurdity. A Ransom Negotiator position is declared closed. The call to explore more jobs is also included.

Executive Re-Order: The Gold Card

Pursuant to the previous Executive Order Concerning Executive Orders, the prior Executive Order concerning the issuance of Gold Cards in competition with Green Cards has been re-issued in BAD FIBS™ format. The original order sells entry into the USA for $1 million per individual or $2 million if a corporation buys admission on behalf ofContinue reading “Executive Re-Order: The Gold Card”

Are we drifting toward cult-ville with our cute terminology?

The Bakerloo household addresses the potential cult-like vibe of their growing glossary, emphasizing that jargon should enhance communication, not alienate people. Everyone agrees that coined terms must have simple explanations, promote inclusivity, and encourage humor. Proposed guidelines ensure terms are helpful, transparent, and not taken too seriously, fostering a supportive community.