Chapter One: The House on Bluff Road The U-Haul rattled down the dirt road, kicking up clouds of dust that hung in the humid air. Ava sat in the passenger seat, her feet up on the dash, one hand loosely holding her camera, the other tapping nervously against her thigh. The trees around them seemed…

Have you ever tried to light a piece of wood that wasn’t meant for burning—like a large root pulled from the ground or a healthy tree limb? While the outer surface may catch fire briefly, the inside remains resilient, saturated with the water that once kept the plant alive. Life is much the same. When…

I’ve been playing around a bit more with the ability to create custom ChatGPTs using ChatGPT. The process is as straightforward as using ChatGPT itself. You provide it with a set of instructions and it configures a GPT that aligns with those instructions. I had so much fun with the project that I decided to…

“Your body is not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” – Anthony Bourdain During my twenties, fine dining evolved from a hobby into a passion. This interest was fueled by the time period (food documentaries were in), my consulting career (eating good while on the road), and a desire to immerse myself…

TL;DR: The book explores the possibilities, both optimistic and pessimistic, of Artificial Intelligence (AI). I found the exploration of AI’s impact on society intriguing, though the discussions on the upper limits of AI and consciousness were a bit dense. Life 3.0 attempts to take a scientific approach to predicting the future of Artificial intelligence (AI).…

I’ve often contemplated what my life could be like if I minimized my use of technology. In an age where digital connections span the globe in milliseconds, I find myself wondering: could a life less tethered to technology not only be possible but preferable? I think I could find a way to sustain myself in…

As I delve into making my aspirational routines stick, several key strategies have emerged. In ‘Atomic Habits,’ James Clear highlights how environmental cues can significantly aid in habit formation. Simple reminders can be associated with a desired habit so that your environment naturally leads to you keeping up with the desired habit. I have strategically…