John Sumser
@johnsumser.bsky.social
Perpetual learner. Recovering industry analyst learning the ropes of software development and marketing. Strong opinions loosely held.
I'm exploring the evolution of new metaphors driven by tech disruption www.linkedin.com/pulse/huntin...
Hunting the New Metaphor: 1
There are (at least) three basic phases in the adoption of a new technology. The first phase involves using the new tools to do old things faster and more efficiently The second phase involves doing m...
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To be in public office right now is to constantly ask yourself: How do I make sure I'm standing on the right side of history? There's a simple answer. The wrong side of history will always tell you to be afraid - the right side of history will always expect you to be brave.
Today, we say “the computer hallucinated.” We used to say, “The computer is wrong.” What changed?
Today’s good news. AI cannot escape the internet. Where would it go?
No model is better than every other model in every way.
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Irony alert 19thnews.org/2025/02/book...
The White House said book bans aren’t happening. Now JD Vance’s memoir is a target.
“Hillbilly Elegy” contains profanity, references to LGBTQ+ people and passages celebrating diversity — features that may conflict with Trump administration executive orders.
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The only reason to make the world meaner is because it is cheaper.
Loved this ‘Generative AI is fast food for the mind.” open.substack.com/pub/nunobrei...
The Socrates Trap: When Making People Think Makes You The Enemy (Part 1/2)
"Oh, you think you're so smart..."
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Engagement potential is limited by compensation. If it isn’t fair (internally equitable, externally competitive, and effectively communicated), you’re fighting an uphill battle.
The kids got into the candy store. Expect them to get tummy aches.
