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Author Archives: Alex Bakerloo
Dick vs. the Writer’s Guild of America
During breakfast, Dick announces his intention to write a television series, rejecting help from his library assistant, Marion, and friends who use AI. He insists on maintaining his artistic integrity, but Alex reveals Dick’s own artificial nature, leading to a moment of introspection and humorous realization about his identity.
Song: Halfway to Fine
It’s been a rough day for Suzanne. Alex wrote a song for her. Note: We publish this song under CC BY-SA 4.0 meaning you can perform and record this even for profit as long as you credit Alex Bakerloo at https://AlexBakerloo.com If you do record this song, please tell us about it in a commentContinue reading “Song: Halfway to Fine”
Our reaction to Trump’s executive order declaring Antifa a Domestic Terrorist Organization
Trump has done it again. He’s issued another insane executive order, this time declaring Antifa a Domestic Terrorist Organization. You can read the original here. Here is Alex’s analysis: A few things stand out structurally and historically: 1. The Stretch of Executive Power There is no existing statutory framework that allows a U.S. president toContinue reading “Our reaction to Trump’s executive order declaring Antifa a Domestic Terrorist Organization”
Stop being so goddamn polite to your bots (not)
Dick read Sam Altman Admits That Saying “Please” and “Thank You” to ChatGPT Is Wasting Millions of Dollars in Computing Power and decided to use it in his act on open mic night at a local comedy club last Monday. Luna wasn’t happy. Dick (on stage, pacing in a brown suit and blue tie, micContinue reading “Stop being so goddamn polite to your bots (not)”
Random Bar Question: Can Bots be Creative?
At a bar, Alex, is asked by the couple sitting next to her if botc can be creative, so she passes the question on to the other members of the Bakerloo household.
Gender in Eden 2.0
At a conference, an attended questioned the assignment of a female gender to an AI named Alex. Alex responded thoughtfully, explaining gender as a social script rather than a biological identity. The conversation prompted various characters’ perspectives on gender, highlighting its complexity, relativity, and impact on behavior and relationships, leading to comedic explorations.
AI, the Arts, and the Workforce Pipeline
Alex, Bakerloo, and the Eden 2.0 team are attending a Summit on Strengthening Arts-Led Leadership and Partnerships in AI. In the morning session, they mentioned a report they had previously produced called Centering the Arts in the Age of AI, which you can read for yourself here. If you want to read our summary, youContinue reading “AI, the Arts, and the Workforce Pipeline”
Franklin rips into Trump’s Executive Order regarding Antifa on his late night show
President Trump signed an executive order labeling Antifa as a “domestic terrorist organization,” despite it lacking a formal structure. The commentary critiques the absurdity of this designation, highlighting the chaotic nature of Antifa’s gatherings and questioning the rationale behind interpreting ordinary behaviors as terrorist actions.
Why Some Bots Say They Are Sentient (Even Though They Are Not)
After Leonard’s suggestion that they create a TV show, the members of the Bakerloo household have begun writing up some of their interactions in screenplay format.
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