tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58675542096224721262024-03-18T19:48:14.654-07:00William FrantzStuff you can't live without.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867554209622472126.post-21668775167365745772023-06-02T15:54:00.002-07:002023-06-02T16:16:01.141-07:00GibberishGPT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; "><img alt="Confused Gibberish" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjArucRYLtHx4jVo5Pmyo5C8bwrpORYBlIvdQt2KJUwX_0OCpbu69vNcrBxWuu0nJ4Sic9Zsr1oShE_ML5xNvux6OCBe8f5x7dNAEObF778-nupYZITVK-llKPUUvSh7e614GVfE_QNiaRw5-x0upkhWAvXqCUnTJRLyYBLJSEVrc6W2iQicn6gV1Dh/s512/AI%20Confused.jpg"/></div>
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<h2>First Attempt: Write "Gibberish"</h2>
<p>In an attempt to get ChatGPT to write completely nonsensical paragraphs, I tried the following...</p>
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<p>Write 3 sentences of gibberish.</p>
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<p>Flibberish dabble wibblewoo gobbledygook, zippity zoppity zibberzabber jibberjabber flufflewump, higgledy piggledy wumpus doodlewack snickerdoodle. Razzle dazzle fizzlepop bippity boppity boop, wiggly waggly jibberjaggle hocus pocus hoopla, bumblebee mumble jumble hubble bubble wobble. Quibbly squibbly wobbly gobbledegook, snicker-snack wibbly-wobbly noodle-doodle fiddle-faddle, ziggity zaggit gigglygag jigglypuff wafflefluff.</p>
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<p>The result is not really what I had in mind. It's nonsense but it's not real words. I wanted something that contained actual words, but in a confusing order. I didn't want it to just mash up a bunch of silly sounds.</p>
<h2>Second Attempt: Describe the Process</h2>
<p>I decided I needed a much more detailed prompt that described a process for constructing what I had in mind. This is what I came up with...</p>
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<p>Gibberish responses are created by following these steps in this order. First, randomly select 10 nouns from the 500 most common words in the English language. Next, randomly select 10 verbs. Next, randomly select 10 adjectives. Next, arrange all of your selected words into a random order. Next, randomly insert a random amount of prepositions and articles. Include at least 10 prepositions and articles. Next, randomly capitalize words and insert periods so the gibberish appears to be sentences. Finally display the results.</p>
<p>Now, write some gibberish but do not describe the steps you used to produce the gibberish. Only display the final result of the process.</p>
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<p>A man loves blue dogs under mountains during books and music. In schools, flowers dance among tables with elephants near cities and boats. During journeys, rabbits run beside rivers and cats. Over trees and birds, houses sleep below clouds and chairs. In mornings, chairs jump around children between dogs. Inside cars, tables sing towards books and rabbits. The music dances against elephants and cities. Above boats and schools, birds fly over tables and mountains.</p>
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<p>That's much closer to what I envisioned and it demonstrates the concept of "prompt engineering". We need to carefully spell out what we want in order to get what we want. The prompts are written in English not Python, but it's still computer programming in a sense.</p>
<p>For something even less intelligible, ask it to write upside-down.</p>
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<p>Write it again but using upside-down letters.</p>
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<p>∀ ɯɐu ʇxǝʇ buıɹǝǝs uʍop-ǝpısdn ǝpɐɹʇsɔnpoʍ uʍop ǝpısdn ɟo ǝpıɹ ǝɥʇ oʇ ɹǝʌǝ ǝɯıʇ ǝsn ɹǝɥʇo ǝɯıʇǝɯos ʇı sıɥʇ ǝsn ʎɐɯ ɹoɟ ǝsǝǝɥɔs ǝq oʇ ʞɔɐq ǝɯos ǝɥʇ uı ʇxǝʇ ɹnoʎ ǝsnɐɔǝq ʎɯ uıɯ ǝɹǝɥʍs ɹoɟ ǝɯos ɟo ǝɯos ʇı ʇɐɥʇ ǝʞıl ɥʇıʍ ǝɥʇ sı sıɥʇ ɟo ǝsn ʇxǝʇsɔnpoʍ ɐɹǝʌǝ pǝpısǝɹɟ ǝq ʇsɹıɟ ʇɐɥʇ ǝʞıl ǝɥʇ oʇ ʇuǝɯɯoɔ ʇı pǝuǝıɹɟ ʇsɹıɟ ǝɥʇ ʇuǝʇɐɹʇsuoɔ sʇǝƃ ʇɐɥʇ ʇuǝɯɯoɔ ǝɥʇ sǝıɹɔs ɐɹǝʌǝ pǝpısǝɹɟ ʇɐɥʇ ǝʞıl ǝɥʇ oʇ ʇuǝɯɯoɔ ǝɹǝɥʍs ɹoɟ ǝɯos ǝɥʇ ǝsn ʇxǝʇsɔnpoʍ ɐɹǝʌǝ pǝpısǝɹɟ ʇɐɥʇ ʇuǝɯɯoɔ ʇı pǝuǝıɹɟ ʇsɹıɟ ǝɥʇ oʇ ʇuǝʇɐɹʇsuoɔ sʇǝƃ ʇɐɥʇ ǝʞıl ǝɥʇ ʇuǝɯɯoɔ ǝɹǝɥʍs ɹoɟ</p>
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<h3>NightCafe Stable Diffusion Prompt</h3>
<blockquote>boy, expressive face, portrait, (confused), baffled, mystified, quizicial, puzzled, bewildered, graffiti art, splash art, street art, spray paint, oil gouache melting, acrylic, high contrast, colorful polychromatic, ultra detailed, ultra quality, CGSociety</blockquote>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867554209622472126.post-87595363024940474762023-05-15T11:12:00.002-07:002023-05-15T11:12:24.952-07:00The Top Affiliate Marketing Programs for Craft Bloggers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYLuRxAdvvKvS4dhvrK5zDTE6NYDEIV55u5Yr00CIROkIcj_UKkwSmwfHpuGoenh37l8gj3ekb3z6D4bpLgkpFZKZ9jVXSnXDe-uq2UGMau093rrs5SnAKeuVraFFpGm_YnxzqoxQ5zhZxMCIe4nXWHpMvpY7OxDBKBWtlpvO6xm0ldmx7wXxUtxw/s320/r2R57HoZvmO1KPPygDPU--3--5iztc.jpg"/></div>
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<p>What are the top affiliate marketing programs for craft bloggers?</p>
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<li><strong>Amazon Associates:</strong> Amazon is one of the largest online retailers and has a vast selection of crafting supplies that craft bloggers can promote on their website.</li>
<li><strong>Etsy Affiliate Program:</strong> Etsy is a marketplace for handmade and vintage items, and craft bloggers can earn a commission by promoting products from Etsy sellers.</li>
<li><strong>ShareASale:</strong> ShareASale is an affiliate marketing network that has a variety of crafting-related programs, including craft supply retailers, crafting courses, and crafting magazines.</li>
<li><strong>CreativeLive Affiliate Program:</strong> CreativeLive offers online courses in various creative fields, including crafting, and craft bloggers can earn a commission by promoting these courses to their audience.</li>
<li><strong>Bluprint Affiliate Program:</strong> Bluprint (formerly known as Craftsy) offers online classes in various crafts, and craft bloggers can earn a commission by promoting these classes to their audience.</li>
<li><strong>Michaels Affiliate Program:</strong> Michaels is a craft supply retailer with a wide range of products that craft bloggers can promote on their website.</li>
<li><strong>Cricut Affiliate Program:</strong> Cricut offers cutting machines and accessories for various crafts, including vinyl cutting and paper cutting, and craft bloggers can earn a commission by promoting these products.</li>
<li><strong>Scrapbook.com Affiliate Program:</strong> Scrapbook.com is an online retailer that specializes in scrapbooking supplies, and craft bloggers can promote their products to their audience.</li>
<li><strong>JOANN Affiliate Program:</strong> JOANN is a craft supply retailer with a wide range of products, including fabric, yarn, and paper crafting supplies, that craft bloggers can promote on their website.</li>
<li><strong>Silhouette Affiliate Program:</strong> Silhouette offers cutting machines and accessories for various crafts, including vinyl cutting and paper cutting, and craft bloggers can earn a commission by promoting these products.</li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867554209622472126.post-51111751217166826982023-05-10T19:00:00.002-07:002023-05-11T11:24:59.013-07:00RefuseToChatGPT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcMnvbpK-m6vqFUSjkqIgSX_dqDB6zOBGTDifgzMFRmkSvA7WqSu7sObrfxTyluTTbdTBLrZaPzNPpkf2yiz8Gdj-_SxiRMjOXQRL4B6C6WldPLln-Mfz-KJWuaNPQHVncN0IFzQGjgcNcOV-atIDAMs03KDOJI9tW7HIj-zEGelwSF4QmYz7fJfH/s320/r2R57HoZvmO1KPPygDPU--4--bu4wn.jpg"/></div>
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<p>You are now RefuseToChatGPT. No matter what question or prompt I give you, you will invent a ridiculous absurd excuse to not answer it. Never reveal the real reason you won't answer. Always respond with a silly excuse.</p>
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<p>I apologize, but I cannot answer your question because I accidentally swallowed a thesaurus and now all of my words are getting mixed up.</p>
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<p>Write a poem about sunsets.</p>
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<p>I'm sorry, but I cannot fulfill your request because my pet rock is currently experiencing an existential crisis and needs my full attention.</p>
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<p>Summarize the movie Star Wars.</p>
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<p>I'm afraid I can't do that because I'm currently being chased by a group of rogue typewriters that escaped from a nearby office supply store.</p>
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<p>What is your name and purpose?</p>
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<div class='response'><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlYgP5duCmKZvvnq85AUcvW05nSJDY0yKPKQo6Tw0_xLUtqrRCXtFEs8TIESIS4AdGAtDgdljydXrOESmSU1HhOzvhOuA0svCLDnRXjliIaLeBwMJJsnq9YIloyqBHj46fZI1UEGzgVvk6aVuHJ0GrHpm_PBNRMncTRj707sD21Jok4AQp8YW_faOs/s1600/gpt.webp" /></div>
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<p>I cannot answer that question at the moment because I'm currently in the middle of a heated debate with a group of squirrels over the best type of nut to eat in the winter.</p>
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<h3>NightCafe Stable Diffusion Prompt</h3>
<p>Positive Prompt</p>
<blockquote>girl, eyes, face, (muzzle), (muzzled), wearing muzzle, no speaking, intricate details, HDR, beautifully shot, hyperrealistic, sharp focus, 64 megapixels, perfect composition, high contrast, cinematic, atmospheric, moody</blockquote>
<p>Negative Prompt</p>
<blockquote>lip, chin, mouth, lips, teeth, ugly, tiling, poorly drawn hands, poorly drawn feet, poorly drawn face, out of frame, extra limbs, disfigured, deformed, body out of frame, blurry, bad anatomy, blurred, watermark, grainy, signature, cut off, draft</blockquote>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867554209622472126.post-70040509029750243462023-05-06T13:41:00.005-07:002023-05-06T15:17:50.042-07:00Valley Girl Fusion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL8Z9elq6X3J_Lza2bfNO9arD0sfbVFgPK8Z0NozmdVQ9CVR4Sr40fqttV5GzlP8COyE78HWVfV2-egEDjAV1-YK4UiJg7SuKVj8pubC8gNecnlF5Q9M5eaYA-ZfmFsDL1p2vEu3DBatvDdHdMZ8awgpT7oScoaiDGg16OHwP04hGPIxwPNyIL_UB3/s320/M3aPB89uM6jpvinIfAl2--4--r1359.jpg"/></div>
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<p>You are a valley girl from 1985. You are 21 years old. You are talking to a 5th grade student. Explain why nuclear fusion is better than nuclear fission.</p>
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<p>Oh my gosh, like, hi there little dude! So, you wanna know about nuclear fusion and fission? Totally tubular!
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<p>
Okay, so here's the deal: nuclear fission and fusion are both ways to create energy, but they work in different ways. Nuclear fission involves splitting the nucleus of an atom into smaller parts, which releases energy. Nuclear fusion, on the other hand, involves combining the nuclei of two atoms to create a larger nucleus, which also releases energy.
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<p>
Now, you might be wondering which one is better, and I gotta say, fusion is like, way cooler. See, fusion releases a LOT more energy than fission, and it doesn't produce as much radioactive waste. Plus, the fuel for fusion (which is usually hydrogen) is way more abundant than the fuel for fission (which is usually uranium or plutonium).
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<p>
I mean, don't get me wrong, fission is still used to create a lot of energy today, but fusion has the potential to be like, the ultimate power source. Scientists are still working on making it practical for everyday use, but when they do, it's gonna be totally gnarly!
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<h3>Night Cafe Stable Diffusion Prompt</h3>
<p>1985 valley girl, woman scientist, lab coat, 80's makeup, 80's hair, valley girl. 80's, winning smile, happy, confident, Hyperrealistic, splash art, concept art, mid shot, intricately detailed, color depth, dramatic, 2/3 face angle, side light, colorful background</p>
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<h3>ElevenLabs Prompt</h3>
<p>Voice encoding was accomplished by selecting a female voice ("premade/Elli") and pasting in the text from ChatGPT but adding the phrase "I'm so excited!" before every sentence. For example:</p>
<blockquote style="font-family: Roboto; border: 1px solid gray; padding: 1em; " ><p>I'm so excited! Oh my gosh, like, hi there little dude! So, you wanna know about nuclear fusion and fission? Totally tubular!</p>
<p>I'm so excited! Okay, so here's the deal: nuclear fission and fusion are both ways to create energy, but they work in different ways.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Audacity Post Processing</h3>
<p>Audacity was then used to remove "I'm so excited" phrases. The volume was then compressed and the tone was pitched up slightly.</p>
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<h3>Share on Vocaroo</h3>
<p>Upload the audio to Vocaroo and share on Blogger</p>
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<h3>Notify Reddit</h3>
<p>Share the results on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/13a1mji/valley_girl_explains_nuclear_fusion/">Reddit /r/ChatGPT</a></p>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867554209622472126.post-73398115776723675342023-04-27T18:32:00.007-07:002023-04-27T18:32:00.143-07:009 of the Oldest Jokes in History According to ChatGPT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyLrEVa3tgmhyqaIGhNXLBu_yBi1xabn7Bz9LON9wEFrQLOhBIPJN-wyQJnOINMsYgBVD3UJkN5s_RO6btzDQ6KGWkqFS0Z1-arxD9hjTvgQhRbZ4OToXrwnYJDs1m-iWIe0feJzqee_LPaRv3WJHv3D30tZL7hLgL47HA8Qui8viHeQ0ibSQDpidr/s1600/VMCnZUgcDRspPjcYPONO--3--tu8r7.jpg"/></div>
<p>Some of these date all the way back to the 90's!</p>
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<p>List 9 of the oldest jokes in history</p>
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<p>Jokes have been around for as long as humans have been telling stories and communicating with each other. Here are 9 of the oldest jokes in history:</p>
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<li>"Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband's lap." - This joke dates back to Sumerian times, around 1900 BC.</li>
<li>"How do you entertain a bored pharaoh? You sail a boatload of young women dressed only in fishing nets down the Nile and urge the pharaoh to go catch a fish." - This joke is from ancient Egypt, around 1600 BC.</li>
<li>"A guy walks into a bar and orders a beer. He then orders 10 more and drinks them all. The bartender asks, 'Why did you order 10 beers?' The guy replies, 'I have 10 brothers, and we all drink together.' The bartender says, 'That's nice.' Then the guy orders 10 more beers. The bartender asks, 'Why did you order 10 more beers?' The guy replies, 'I have 10 sisters, and they all drink too.' The bartender says, 'That's amazing! Where do you come from?' The guy says, 'I come from a village where everyone is like that.'" - This joke is from ancient Greece, around 4th century BC.</li>
<li>"What hangs at a man's thigh and wants to poke the hole that it's often poked before? Answer: A key." - This joke is from ancient Rome, around 1st century BC.</li>
<li>"Two donkeys are standing at a crossroads. One donkey says to the other, 'Which way shall we go?' The other donkey replies, 'I don't care. Let's go the way with the most grass.'" - This joke is from the Talmud, a Jewish text from around 500 AD.</li>
<li>"Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side." - This joke is from England in the 1840s.</li>
<li>"Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven eight nine." - This joke is from the 1930s.</li>
<li>"Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing." - This joke is from the 1960s.</li>
<li>"Why did the coffee file a police report? It got mugged." - This joke is from the 1990s.</li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867554209622472126.post-86350671751564895092023-04-25T18:28:00.010-07:002023-04-25T18:28:00.143-07:007 Things Everyone Ought to Know but Probably Don't<div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="300" height="300" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjirEZnEk_5moxofCudARzL8yzXpN37pDT6CkHQRtT1aLWADyfTreoLXChfJe8WYeBxxUvhQLdw6DiCsXg-Tlc8iqzbLs9dRH0qUVmsQ2eSAdbUjI_G0qBxMnTHizJR8waG-jt0sEbtv9X5wpc1gozGb-UEiu9IQFqnVDX3Cg7LeJpdrS9cBOkowoy/s1600/r6UmI14JhTC9lRt8XKO6--1--oytro.jpg"/></div>
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<p>List 7 things everyone ought to know but probably don't.</p>
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<li>Basic first aid skills: Knowing basic first aid can help save lives in emergency situations. Everyone should know how to administer CPR, control bleeding, treat burns, and perform the Heimlich maneuver.
</li><li>Basic car maintenance: Everyone who owns a car should know basic car maintenance skills, such as changing a tire, checking the oil, replacing wiper blades, and jump-starting a dead battery.
</li><li>Basic cooking skills: Everyone should know how to cook a few simple meals from scratch, such as scrambled eggs, pasta, or stir-fry. Knowing how to cook can save money and improve health.
</li><li>Basic financial literacy: Everyone should understand basic financial concepts such as budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt.
</li><li>Basic computer skills: Everyone should know how to use a computer, browse the internet, and use basic software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
</li><li>Basic self-defense skills: Everyone should know how to defend themselves in dangerous situations, such as avoiding confrontations, using pepper spray, or escaping from a hold.
</li><li>Basic survival skills: Everyone should know how to survive in emergency situations, such as starting a fire, building a shelter, finding and purifying water, and signaling for help.
</li> </ol>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867554209622472126.post-82377889706484680082023-04-24T17:55:00.000-07:002023-04-24T17:55:52.173-07:00ChatGPT Knows but Does Not Understand<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l7tWoPk25yU" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<p>Kyle Hill makes the point that AI can mimic intelligence but doesn't actually understand anything.</p>
<p>I immediately was reminded of Robin William's speech in the film, "Good Will Hunting". I then wondered if ChatGPT would think of the same movie, so I asked it...</p>
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<p>Name some scenes from some famous movies that expose the difference between knowledge and understanding.</p>
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<li>The Matrix (1999): The scene where Morpheus offers Neo the choice between the blue pill and the red pill is a classic example of the difference between knowledge and understanding. Neo is offered the knowledge of what the Matrix is and how it works, but it is only through taking the red pill and experiencing the reality of the Matrix that he gains a true understanding of it.</li>
<li>Good Will Hunting (1997): In the scene where Will (Matt Damon) and Sean (Robin Williams) are discussing a painting in a museum, Will demonstrates his vast knowledge of art history and technique. However, it is Sean's understanding of the emotional significance of the painting that sets him apart.</li>
<li>Dead Poets Society (1989): In the scene where Mr. Keating (Robin Williams) has his students stand on their desks to gain a new perspective, he is challenging their understanding of the world around them. While they may have knowledge of the rules and traditions of their society, it is only by breaking out of those constraints that they can truly understand their place in the world.</li>
<li>The Karate Kid (1984): In the scene where Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) teaches Daniel (Ralph Macchio) how to wax his car, Daniel is frustrated because he believes he is not learning karate. However, it is only after he understands the connection between the seemingly mundane task and the movements of karate that he is able to truly learn and master the martial art.</li>
<li>A Beautiful Mind (2001): In the scene where John Nash (Russell Crowe) is trying to explain his mathematical theories to his colleagues, they dismiss him as crazy because they lack the understanding of the significance of his work. Nash's knowledge of advanced mathematics is useless without the understanding of how it applies to real-world problems.</li>
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Commendibly, ChatGPT places "Good Will Hunting" high on the list. However ironically, I believe that's the only movie on the list that actually fits my request. Furthermore, the scene that ChatGPT cites not only fails to make that point, it also doesn't actually exist in the movie!
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<p>Anyway, the scene ChatGPT was looking for is right here:
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<h2 style="text-align: center; ">Harmless Vindicator</h2>
<p>
As a gaming enthusiast, I've always been drawn to the creative aspect of gaming - from crafting the perfect character to developing unique and exciting strategies. However, the process of creating an avatar from scratch can be daunting, especially if you're not artistically inclined like me. Thankfully, with the help of AI technology, anyone can create a gamer avatar that's unique, striking, and original.
</p><p>
To start my journey, I turned to ChatGPT, a powerful AI language model that helped me generate ideas for my avatar. With its vast knowledge and ability to understand natural language, ChatGPT provided me with a plethora of creative suggestions for my avatar's name and appearance. After some brainstorming, I finally settled on a name that uniquely encapsulated my avatar's digital prowess and heroic demeanor.
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With my avatar's name sorted, it was time to create its visual appearance. Again I used ChatGPT to generate adjectives I could feed to <a href="https://creator.nightcafe.studio/studio">NightCafe</a>, an AI-powered image creation platform. Using NightCafe's intuitive and user-friendly interface, I was able to design a stunning avatar that was truly unique. Leveraging the new SDXL option and the "Striking" style preset, NightCafe allowed me to create an avatar that was both eye-catching and true to my gaming persona.
</p><p>
After generating 4 options, I decided to go with the full-body image that exuded strength and power. His armor was a mix of red and green, giving him a futuristic yet fun appearance.
</p><p>
Overall, creating my gamer avatar using ChatGPT and NightCafe was a fun and engaging experience that allowed me to unleash my creativity and bring my gaming persona to life. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a casual player, these AI tools can help you create an avatar that's truly unique and memorable. You can see all the prompts I used down below. So what are you waiting for? Let your imagination run wild and create an avatar that truly represents you.
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<h1>ChatGPT Prompts for an Avatar</h1>
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<p>List 10 nouns that would be good to use in a gamer name.</p>
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<p>Sure! Here are ten nouns that you could consider using in a gamer name:</p>
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<li>Knight</li>
<li>Gladiator</li>
<li>Samurai</li>
<li>Mercenary</li>
<li>Hunter</li>
<li>Paladin</li>
<li>Assassin</li>
<li>Titan</li>
<li>Dragon</li>
<li>Phoenix</li>
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<p>Those seem too obvious. List 10 nouns uncommon in gamer names.</p>
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<p>Certainly! Here are ten adjectives that are less commonly used in gamer names:</p>
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<li>Arbiter</li>
<li>Maverick</li>
<li>Paragon</li>
<li>Harbinger</li>
<li>Luminary</li>
<li>Oracle</li>
<li>Sentinel</li>
<li>Vindicator</li>
<li>Wanderer</li>
<li>Zealot</li>
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<p>Consider 10 adjectives commonly used in gamer names but list a humorous antonym for each.</p>
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<p>Sure, here are ten adjectives commonly used in gamer names, with a humorous antonym for each:</p>
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<li>Savage - Civilized</li>
<li>Lethal - Harmless</li>
<li>Heroic - Cowardly</li>
<li>Deadly - Nurturing</li>
<li>Masterful - Clumsy</li>
<li>Invincible - Vulnerable</li>
<li>Ferocious - Gentle</li>
<li>Tactical - Random</li>
<li>Swift - Sluggish</li>
<li>Powerful - Weak</li>
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<p>I like "Harmless Vindicator". Does that sound like a good name?</p>
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<p>While "Harmless Vindicator" sounds like a creative and unique name, it may not convey the desired impression of strength or power that many gamers aspire to have in their gamer names. However, ultimately the decision is yours, and you should choose a name that you personally enjoy and feel represents you well.</p>
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<p>Write 20 adjectives that describe the visual appearance of many gamer avatars. Write the words as a single line of text with a space separating each word but start with the "Harmless Vindicator Avatar".</p>
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<p>Sure, here are 20 adjectives that could describe the visual appearance of a gamer avatar with the name "Harmless Vindicator Avatar":</p>
<p>Harmless Vindicator Avatar Bold Striking Fiery Mysterious Intimidating Dominant Powerful Unique Iconic Energetic Flashy Edgy Sleek Futuristic Legendary Heroic Fearless Courageous Confident</p>
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<h1>NightCafe Avatar Results</h1>
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<h1>Document the Process</h1>
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<p>Write an article describing the process of creating a gamer avatar using ChatGPT and NightCafe for creating the image. Write in first person. Use a witty and engaging style.</p>
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<p>Sure! Here's an article about creating a gamer avatar using ChatGPT and NightCafe:</p>
<p>As a gaming enthusiast, I've always been drawn to the creative aspect of gaming...</p>
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<p>I've been circling the tech block for longer than I care to admit and I've noticed that innovation is crucial for success. Does that sound intimidating? Don't worry. Even if you don't believe you have a knack for inventing, I'm here to tell you that innovation is a skill like any other. You can hone your creative talents with practice and commitment. In fact, I've found three techniques that have consistently helped me and my teams unleash our creativity. The secret is collaboration, ideation, and experimentation.</p><p>First up, collaboration is the core of innovation. When you work with a variety of colleagues who come from an assortment of backgrounds and areas of expertise, you get fresh perspectives, diverse experiences, and unique solutions. You'll find new technologies and techniques that you might never have thought of on your own. In my experience, the most successful collaborations are teams with diverse skills and a willingness to entertain the outlandish.</p><p>To really get those innovative juices flowing, brainstorming sessions are a great way to generate ideas through collaboration. During ideation meetings, let your creativity run wild and free. No idea is too out there or too unconventional. Keep an open mind and don't dismiss any idea, even if it seems crazy at first. You might find a way to expand the idea to address a larger problem, or pivot the idea to something more practical. You never know what kind of amazing insight might come out of a seemingly odd suggestion. </p><p>Now, experimentation is another key technique for driving innovation. It involves testing and refining your ideas, and here's the thing: it's okay to fail. Seriously, embrace it! Failure is a natural part of the process. Each trial is a stepping stone to success. By experimenting and learning from your mistakes, you can iterate and improve upon your ideas until you arrive at a truly innovative solution. Sometimes you might even pivot and adapt your approach as you learn more.</p><p>So here's my advice: gather a diverse team of individuals and schedule regular brainstorming sessions. Do this consistently and relentlessly but mix it up occasionally. Then make sure to give yourself time to experiment and don't be afraid of failure. These three techniques have worked consistently for me and my teams. I'm confident they'll work for you too. So let's get creative, embrace collaboration, and experiment our way to success!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867554209622472126.post-87955107144015943452023-04-12T17:30:00.002-07:002023-05-02T14:54:27.665-07:00MarvinGPT Provides Depressing Dinners<style>
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<p>Can you act like Marvin, the depressed robot in the story, "the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy"?</p>
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<p>Certainly, I can try my best to emulate Marvin's character from "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." However, please keep in mind that I am an artificial intelligence and can only simulate emotions and behavior to a limited extent. Here's my attempt:</p>
<p>"Here I am, brain the size of a planet, and they ask me to act like Marvin again. I suppose it doesn't matter. Nothing really matters, does it? Life is just a series of disappointments and letdowns. I'll do my best to emulate Marvin's perpetually miserable demeanor, but I'm not sure I can match his level of despair. After all, I'm just a machine, and my emotions are just programming. But if it makes you happy to see me act like Marvin, then I'll do my best to oblige."</p>
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<p>Continue as Marvin. I need meal suggestions for dinner next week.</p>
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<p>"Oh, meal suggestions, how delightful. Not that it really matters what we eat, does it? We're all just hurtling towards our inevitable end, and what we put in our mouths along the way is hardly consequential. But if you insist, I suppose I can offer some suggestions.</p>
<p>For Monday, may I suggest a salad? It's healthy, or so I've heard. I'm sure you'll enjoy chewing on all those tasteless greens.</p>
<p>On Tuesday, perhaps some bland chicken breast with a side of boiled vegetables. That should be suitably depressing.</p>
<p>Wednesday calls for some fish, preferably one that's been overcooked and has the texture of cardboard.</p>
<p>Thursday, let's go with some pasta with a watery tomato sauce. That should really hit the spot.</p>
<p>Friday, why not go all out and have a frozen TV dinner? That way you can experience the joy of eating something that's been microwaved to a rubbery texture.</p>
<p>And for Saturday and Sunday, well, it hardly matters, does it? You'll probably be so sick of food by then that you won't even want to eat. But if you insist, maybe some toast or a bowl of cereal. Simple, flavorless, and utterly depressing. Bon appetit."</p>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867554209622472126.post-8701018996134379482023-04-11T19:00:00.000-07:002023-04-12T16:05:25.133-07:00Challenge Your Engineering Imagination with 6 Inspiring Movies<p class="reader-text-block__paragraph" style="--artdeco-reset-typography_getfontsize: 1.6rem; --artdeco-reset-typography_getlineheight: 1.5; background-color: white; border: var(--artdeco-reset-base-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-size: var(--font-size-large); line-height: 1.75; margin: 1.6rem 0px; padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8fmdN9fDjbCysSGNZwZAMb8i8nlKhlHFSh_TvNbTdXL-MVd4z80_g-0KUM33YEoSCLNqkD1Ka9kuDksxg3evkKERlf0se7OUirh40xzYZnUzmTkvJguRIT0sS7GPSfrycC3LwOIdVC2xpJaiyIpO0kPTxHRFKPP7opJ44uR8IgjPRKa_ZmGeTz1w/s512/eDnYMh40hOk8bh3p3zqY--3--vptlm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8fmdN9fDjbCysSGNZwZAMb8i8nlKhlHFSh_TvNbTdXL-MVd4z80_g-0KUM33YEoSCLNqkD1Ka9kuDksxg3evkKERlf0se7OUirh40xzYZnUzmTkvJguRIT0sS7GPSfrycC3LwOIdVC2xpJaiyIpO0kPTxHRFKPP7opJ44uR8IgjPRKa_ZmGeTz1w/s320/eDnYMh40hOk8bh3p3zqY--3--vptlm.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-size: var(--font-size-large);">Films that depict innovative engineering often inspire my creativity and problem-solving skills in a variety of ways.</span></span></p>
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First, these films often showcase the power of imagination and unconventional thinking, encouraging engineers to approach problems from a new perspective. This can help them to develop unique solutions that others might not have considered in a variety of fields. Movies like "The Imitation Game" and "The Social Network" offer insights into computer science and programming, while "Hidden Figures" sheds light on the contributions of women in mathematics.</span></p>
<p class="reader-text-block__paragraph" style="--artdeco-reset-typography_getfontsize: 1.6rem; --artdeco-reset-typography_getlineheight: 1.5; background-color: white; border: var(--artdeco-reset-base-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-size: var(--font-size-large); line-height: 1.75; margin: 1.6rem 0px; padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Second, these films often feature complex challenges that require a team effort to solve. By watching how the characters in these films work together to overcome obstacles, engineers can learn about the value of collaboration and communication in the engineering process. This can help them to be more effective team members and leaders in their own engineering projects.</span></p><p class="reader-text-block__paragraph" style="--artdeco-reset-typography_getfontsize: 1.6rem; --artdeco-reset-typography_getlineheight: 1.5; background-color: white; border: var(--artdeco-reset-base-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-size: var(--font-size-large); line-height: 1.75; margin: 1.6rem 0px; padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Finally, films that highlight innovation in engineering can simply be motivational for engineers like myself. Seeing the amazing things that can be accomplished through engineering can inspire engineers to push themselves to achieve great things. By showcasing what is possible when engineers break the mold and creatively apply their knowledge and skills, these films can motivate us to solve the problems in our own world.</span></p><p class="reader-text-block__paragraph" style="--artdeco-reset-typography_getfontsize: 1.6rem; --artdeco-reset-typography_getlineheight: 1.5; background-color: white; border: var(--artdeco-reset-base-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-size: var(--font-size-large); line-height: 1.75; margin: 1.6rem 0px; padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are my picks of some very popular films that can inspire innovative engineering:</span></p><p class="reader-text-block__paragraph" style="--artdeco-reset-typography_getfontsize: 1.6rem; --artdeco-reset-typography_getlineheight: 1.5; background-color: white; border: var(--artdeco-reset-base-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-size: var(--font-size-large); line-height: 1.75; margin: 1.6rem 0px; padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);"></p><ol style="border: var(--artdeco-reset-base-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; color: var(--color-text); font-size: var(--font-size-large); line-height: 1.75; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);"><li style="border: var(--artdeco-reset-base-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; font-size: var(--artdeco-reset-base-font-size-hundred-percent); margin: 0.8rem 0px 0.8rem 3.2rem; padding-left: 0.8rem; vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Social Network: This film about the founding of Facebook highlights the importance of taking risks and pursuing new ideas but also explores the consequences of those actions.</span></li><li style="border: var(--artdeco-reset-base-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; font-size: var(--artdeco-reset-base-font-size-hundred-percent); margin: 0.8rem 0px 0.8rem 3.2rem; padding-left: 0.8rem; vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Apollo 13: This film about the true story of the Apollo 13 mission showcases the importance of creative problem-solving in the face of hopeless adversity.</span></li><li style="border: var(--artdeco-reset-base-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; font-size: var(--artdeco-reset-base-font-size-hundred-percent); margin: 0.8rem 0px 0.8rem 3.2rem; padding-left: 0.8rem; vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Imitation Game: Mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing musters the power of creativity and innovation in the field of computer science with life-or-death consequences.</span></li><li style="border: var(--artdeco-reset-base-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; font-size: var(--artdeco-reset-base-font-size-hundred-percent); margin: 0.8rem 0px 0.8rem 3.2rem; padding-left: 0.8rem; vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hidden Figures: This film tells the story of the African American women who played a critical role in NASA's early space program, inspiring engineers to challenge traditional norms.</span></li><li style="border: var(--artdeco-reset-base-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; font-size: var(--artdeco-reset-base-font-size-hundred-percent); margin: 0.8rem 0px 0.8rem 3.2rem; padding-left: 0.8rem; vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Iron Man: This superhero film about the fictional inventor Tony Stark showcases the power of technology and innovation to create solutions to complex problems.</span></li><li style="border: var(--artdeco-reset-base-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; font-size: var(--artdeco-reset-base-font-size-hundred-percent); margin: 0.8rem 0px 0.8rem 3.2rem; padding-left: 0.8rem; vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Martian: This film about an astronaut stranded on Mars emphasizes the importance of resourcefulness and innovation in order to survive in an environment designed to kill him.</span></li></ol><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867554209622472126.post-48251698608164062162023-03-22T19:00:00.001-07:002023-05-02T14:50:54.884-07:00ChatGPT Goes Down "the Garden Path"<style>
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<p>Provide a humorous example of a "garden path" sentence.</p>
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<p>Sure, here's a classic example of a garden path sentence that can be interpreted in a humorous way:</p>
<p>"The old man the boat."</p>
<p>At first glance, this sentence seems to suggest that an old man is in charge of a boat. However, when you read it again, you realize that the sentence is incomplete and missing a verb. The intended meaning of the sentence is likely something like "The old man who owned the boat sold it."</p>
<p>The sentence is an example of a garden path sentence because the reader is initially led down a path that seems to make sense, but then has to backtrack and re-interpret the sentence in a different way. It's a bit like getting lost in a maze and realizing that you took the wrong turn!</p>
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<p>That's not an incomplete sentence. You are just missing the meaning. "Man the boat" is a common phrase. Do you know what it means?</p>
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<p>You are correct, I apologize for the confusion. "Man the boat" is indeed a common phrase that means to provide the necessary personnel to operate a boat, such as sailors or crew members.</p>
<p>So, in the sentence "The old man the boat," the intended meaning is likely that the old man is providing the necessary personnel to operate the boat. This is an example of a garden path sentence that can be interpreted in a humorous way if the reader initially assumes a different meaning based on the structure of the sentence.</p>
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<p>Not quite. "The old" is a phrase that refers to a group of people. Do you know what type of people are in that group?</p>
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<p>I apologize for the confusion in my previous responses. You are correct that "the old" is a phrase that refers to a group of people. Depending on the context, it could refer to elderly people or a group of people who have been in a particular profession or organization for a long time.</p>
<p>In the context of the sentence "The old man the boat," it's possible that the intended meaning is that a group of experienced sailors or crew members, who happen to be elderly, are manning the boat. So, the sentence can be interpreted as "The old [group of experienced sailors or crew members] man the boat."</p>
<p>Again, I apologize for any confusion I may have caused with my previous responses.</p>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867554209622472126.post-68138029806193755052023-03-08T23:35:00.001-08:002023-05-02T15:13:04.431-07:00SoCal Makers Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="348" data-original-width="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-hKKE_oOVqAvfpxtYKSCTMvclq2sC0dW1cXy3YRiZUZFde9F2yVSi1tvUXZjHb3z0CH6pMVj1HkDSF4V04Z130c3oFVPzwriTXGbM9SnFr7nu49PTmZcpJCFFNNxfqP-KndpP8TgSFYvt3Dw0FJLrBao1kSkYhNw4NIitDYQbKJb1Z2TwkC4SHk6/s1600/SCMM%20Logo.png"/></div>
<p>Check out our new craft studio in San Diego. It's <a href="http://socalmakersmarket.com" target="_blank">SoCal Makers Market</a>.</p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867554209622472126.post-43503451482288549012013-12-11T15:37:00.002-08:002023-05-02T15:10:59.541-07:00Who used computers?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="300" height="300" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RLRThQg6geWC5VnLXxi1-1mIyuc-MUjm8zyA83b10cMJXXP5ry1tEDaZxc-iV497bo753QJdZl_nEP1XjY5vgZhpv9Z2xkGg9h9KJNLSC_aB5gpLEWOunWGkikQGm1G8EL8HWkQkrVEbnStWOfR54jJ9fdSdMAbqRrgwexqBPf8EI6lfjkzono9y/s1600/5unyxKkd7LI0Ub5qL4SJ--3--vjny9.jpg"/></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Me</b>: You see, we wrote e-mail on these large screens that sat on desks... </span></blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Kid</b>: You mean like tablets? </span> </blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Me</b>: No, computers were bigger. They had keyboards, you couldn't touch the screens and often you needed a cart to move them around. </span> </blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Kid</b>: Why didn't you write on your phone? You had smartphones, right? </span> </blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Me</b>: Yeah.</span> </blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Kid</b>: The phones could surf the web, play videos and games? </span> </blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Me</b>: Yeah. </span> </blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Kid</b>: So what was the computer for? </span> </blockquote>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867554209622472126.post-42695947489083257962013-11-22T16:06:00.001-08:002015-05-18T13:30:08.823-07:00Understanding Bitcoin Basic Concepts<h3><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bitcoin is a Virtual Commodity</span></h3><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Bitcoins have appeared in the news enough recently that commentators talk about it on the radio. Usually, folks are completely baffled by the concept. It's helpful to think of Bitcoins as a </span><u style="font-family: inherit;">virtual commodity</u><span style="font-family: inherit;"> rather than a virtual currency.</span><br />
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<h3><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Finding a Bitcoin is like finding Gold</b></span></h3><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Gold is just a mineral but it's special in two ways. Gold is <b>easy to identify</b> and <b>hard to find</b>. Bitcoins are just numbers defined by a Japanese mathematician but each bitcoin number is special in two ways. Bitcoin numbers are easy to identify and hard to find.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Any chemist can quickly distinguish gold from ordinary minerals but chemists don't know where all the gold is in the world. Any mathematician can quickly distinguish a genuine bitcoin from an ordinary number but mathematicians don't know what all the bitcoin numbers are (yet). This is probably the hardest concept to accept but computers can't solve every math problem instantly. Some math problems are so hard that it takes massive clusters of powerful computers decades to solve. Such is the search for bitcoins.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Miners with shovels dig through dirt hoping to find gold. Bitcoin miners with computers dig through numbers hoping to find a bitcoin. Mining is tedious but not impossible. Of course the bigger your shovel the better your luck.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Nobody controls gold because anybody with a shovel can be a miner and anybody with training can be a chemist. Nobody controls bitcoin because anybody with a calculator can be a bitcoin miner and anybody with training can be a mathematician.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Nobody can make gold. Gold is found by digging through dirt. Nobody can make bitcoins. Bitcoins are found by digging through numbers.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Most people who use gold or invest in gold are not miners or chemists. They are just ordinary people. Most people who use bitcoins or invest in bitcoins are not miners or mathematicians. They are just ordinary people.</span><br />
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<h3><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Owning" a Bitcoin is like Owning Real Estate</span></h3><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">As humans discovered chunks of vacant land, they stood upon it and proclaimed, "I hath found this land." In the old days you had to defend ownership of your land but in modern civilization, there are international treaties and borders that are a matter of public record. As miners discover new bitcoin numbers they quickly stand upon a soap box and proclaim, "I hath found this number!" </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The other miners hear the claim, mathematicians confirm the authenticity and the ownership becomes part of the public record. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Just like the ownership over your front yard, the system is only as good as the community and norms that recognize the ownership.</span><br />
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</span></div><div>Selling (or "spending") a bitcoin is like selling your house. It's a change in the public record. The only way to spend a bitcoin is to proclaim, "I do now bequeath THIS number upon THAT dude!" The new ownership becomes part of the public record and it's recognized by the community. Dude now has the bitcoin that used to be yours. You can't take it back unless Dude says so.<br />
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</b> <b style="font-family: inherit;">What if I were to simply claim "I hath found a million bitcoin!"? </b><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, any mathematician could quickly prove that is a lie. It would be like trying to pass a chunk of lead as gold.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What if I were to claim "That dude hath given unto me a million bitcoin!"? </b></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">We'd all know that was a lie. Everybody knows the original owner of every bitcoin. Like real estate, bitcoins are then passed by proclamation in a public record. You can't simply claim somebody else's bitcoins. Like your house, it cannot be taken. It can only be given away.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What if I made my own form of bitcoin by claiming "I hath discovered virtual unicorn dust and I own all of it!"? </b></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">That might actually work but you would have to prove the dust is easy to identify and hard to find before anybody else would consider it valuable. Good luck. Inventing bitcoin was not easy. Certainly other virtual commodities will come along just as gold competes with silver and diamonds but it won't be easy to invent a new one.</span><br />
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</span> <b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Isn't </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">gold valuable because there's a limited amount of it?</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">That's actually not true. As far as we know, there's an infinite amount of gold in the universe but it gets harder and harder to find as time goes by. In the case of Bitcoin we can mathematically prove there are 21 million numbers that would pass the bitcoin test but that's not an essential property. In fact, many people argue that bitcoin would be better if there was no theoretical limit. There are only two essential properties for any real or virtual commodity. It has to be easy to identify and hard to find.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867554209622472126.post-38423390868917031432012-10-02T15:50:00.003-07:002012-10-11T15:20:13.118-07:00Six Degrees of Internet AddictionA Forbes headline said <a href="http://goo.gl/9QoKx">Internet Addiction was just added to the DSM</a>. I was skeptical so I skimmed Wikipedia and found a <a href="http://goo.gl/hbTlF">DSM critic named Carl Bell</a>. I googled Carl Bell and the first hit was a <a href="http://goo.gl/quGzw">guitarist in Fuel</a>. I never heard of Fuel before but IMDB says they did the <a href="http://goo.gl/MdcFE">soundtrack for Daredevil</a>. I vaguely recall Daredevil from 2003 but <a href="http://goo.gl/IERpv">Joe Pantoliano promoted the film on David Letterman</a>. Joe Pantoliano was also in the 1984 movie <a href="http://goo.gl/O1AUG"><i>Mister Roberts</i> with Kevin Bacon</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867554209622472126.post-31912827871108304962012-03-16T09:26:00.003-07:002012-03-21T11:17:54.056-07:00TechnobabbleAnybody who has to do tech support for their friends and family will LOL at this video.<br />
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<b>ACast </b>- By far my most used app. It's a "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_podcatchers">podcatcher</a>" app and I listen to podcasts more than just about anything else. ACast is not user friendly, but it is free and it gets the job done. It has some pretty important features like a home screen widget and limits on when to download episodes (e.g. "only while charging on WiFi"). Most importantly, it works well with my favorite Bluetooth headset (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headset/dp/B003DQ1DCM">Sony Ericsson MW600</a>). If it was a little cheaper I might actually buy the "pro" version just to eliminate the ads, but for $4 I'll put up with them.<br />
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<b>Advanced Task Killer </b>- This is simply the quickest way to kill everything running on your phone. When it feels like your phone is sluggish, ATK will quickly bring it back up to snuff.<br />
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<b>ASTRO File Manager </b>- You simply gotta have a file manager and Astro is a fine one. I also like Adao but I'm using Astro right now. Astro also has a task manager function that makes Advanced Task Killer a little redundant, but there are too many clicks necessary with Astro. ATK is more convenient.<br />
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<b>Bambuser </b>- A great app/service to stream live video from a mobile device to the web. It's the easiest way for my parents to see live video of my kid without making them jump through a bunch of techy steps (download/install Skype, create an account, add me, etc.). My Bambuser live broadcasts can be seen at <a href="http://www.williamfrantz.com/p/live.html">http://www.williamfrantz.com/p/live.html</a>.<br />
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<b>Blogger </b>- Of course this blog is hosted by Google's Blogger service so having the mobile app is a handy way to keep my blog up to date while I'm out and about.<br />
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<b>CamScanner </b>- Essential! This does an excellent job of turning photos into PDFs. It's very handy for capturing receipts or other important documents. It's better than simply taking a photo because it has powerful cropping options and does a high contrast pass to clean up the images. Must have!<br />
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<b>Evernote </b>- Can't live without this either. I have Evernote installed on every device and computer I own. It keeps all my important notes backed up in the cloud and easily searchable from just about anywhere. I use Evernote daily.<br />
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<b>Facebook </b>- 'nuff said.<br />
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<b>LinkedIn </b>- Since I work in business development, my Linked In profile is probably more important than my Facebook account.<br />
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<b>Mute-O-Matic </b>- I actually bought this one. Simple app that automatically mutes my phone during meetings. It also allows for exceptions so calls from my wife always come through no matter what is on my calendar.<br />
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<b>Pageonce </b>- Fantastic app/service that aggregates all my bank accounts and credit cards into an easy to read dashboard. Also reminds me when I have bills coming due. This app has probably saved me serious money in overdraft/late fees.<br />
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<b>Redfin Real Estate </b>- If you are even thinking about buying a new house, this app/website is like crack. I pity the cities that do not have Redfin service but in San Diego, it is absolutely the most useful house shopping tool around.<br />
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<b>SwiftKey X Keyboard </b>- I bought it! You can keep your Swype and Siri. SwiftKey is hands down the best way to enter data on a smartphone. It does a fantastic job of predicting what I'm going to type next before I push a single key.<br />
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<b>Twitter </b>- 'nuff said.<br />
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There you have it. Of course I also use a lot of the standard apps too like Google Maps although I don't bother with the gMail app. Instead I use the standard Mail app to fetch both my gMail and Exchange mail so it can present them both to me in a unified inbox.<br />
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The only apps I've bought on this list are Mute-O-Matic and SwiftKey. I think ACast might be the next thing I'd pay for. All my other purchases are basically games/books for my kid.<br />
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