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Some come from things that catch my attention.
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Living With AI
Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape many kinds of work, often quietly and unevenly.
This series is an attempt to watch that process unfold and think about what it might mean for the way people work and live.
This has been and is continuing to be quite a learning experience for me; one that I want to share with you.
The Series
- 1. The First Jobs AI Is Learning to Do
- 2. The Pattern Most People Miss
- 3. When One Person Can Do the Work of Five
- 4. How Fast Could This Happen?
- 5. How Many Jobs Could Change?
- 6. The Jobs That May Grow Because of AI
- To be posted Friday
- 7. Why This Technological Shift May Be Different
- 8. The Quiet Places AI Is Already Showing Up
- 9. Learning to Work With Intelligent Tools
- 10. The Turning Point We May Be Living Through
Recent Post
#5 – How Many Jobs Could Change?
Living With AI Once people begin to understand how artificial intelligence might affect certain kinds of work, the next question usually becomes a matter of scale. How big could this change actually be? Estimates vary widely, and no one knows exactly how quickly industries will adapt. But several economic studies suggest that over the next
Thoughts @ Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (1953)
After writing a review of this book with the help of research by AI Claude, I asked, “I asked AI Claude to provide a timeline of book burning/book banning episodes in the USA. I then made the statement; I feel we are in one now, what are your thoughts. “ After reading the response I had
Series #4 – How Fast Could This Happen?
Living With AI When people hear predictions about artificial intelligence changing work, one of the first reactions is skepticism. That’s understandable. Major technological shifts usually take a long time to unfold. The Industrial Revolution took many decades. The spread of electricity across the United States took nearly half a century. Even the personal computer took
On My Mind
“You’ll see it when you believe it,”
The Psychological Aspect: In modern contexts, it often refers to confirmation bias or the law of attraction. Authors like Wayne Dyer popularized the phrase “You’ll see it when you believe it,” suggesting that our internal beliefs and mindset act as filters that shape how we perceive and experience external reality. Rich’s thoughts; A lie is a lie! Dishonesty is Dishonesty! Deception is a Read more…
Why, On My Mind
This is a space I am creating for discussion around random subjects, subjects motivated by things I read, thoughts stirred by emotions, something I see or hear, something I feel, or a question. There is a form attached to the page where anyone can contribute, ask, or speak; just choose a topic if you want to follow an existing thread or start a new one. Read more…
Articles
What is the average wage in the US?
Updated monthly About $1,275 per week in January 2026, 1.9% higher than a year before. The average weekly wage, the typical earnings that employees bring home for one week of work, is a valuable indicator to assess economic conditions, labor market health, and wage trends. $1.27K average weekly earnings, January 2026 1.9% higher than a Read more…
Axios Finish Line: U.S. not them
I am reading and nearing the end of These Truths – A History of the United States by Jill Lepore, a one-volume Non-fiction (non-propaganda) History, an amazing telling of what it has taken to get to this day. This article was very timely for many reasons; I think we sometimes need to be reminded of what America is and who we, as Americans, are. It is a short read; please take a few minutes with a clear mind and read this. Read more…
“A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.”
Mark Twain