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writer of short sentences. laughable sketch artist. functionally illiterate bookworm jakelacaze.com
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I used to think I had amazing attention to detail. Turns out I just have anxiety

Surgeon General Recommends Adding Cancer Warning To All Nuclear Bombs theonion.com/surgeon-gene...

Only today did I discover you can hide an entire worksheet in Excel. Life possibility are wide-open now.

The world needs positivity right now. Doing my part cc: @lizlacaze.bsky.social

Me, a couple years ago: I don't think we're living in a simulation, but it's fun to think about. Me, now:

Me using Windows 11

Today's experiment: Use LibreOffice Calc for basic data analysis. Today's result: Epic fail. I'd love to never have to use a Microsoft product again, but Calc just ain't up to the challenge, sadly.

We've reached a point in time where technology and tools are no longer the problem--a lack of sensible processes is far more concerning. Yet few businesses act accordingly.

If your resolution was to volunteer more, check out library-related groups (like a 'Friends of the Library' group). They always need the help.

The value of human-created art usually comes down to choice. Why did the artist make this choice? Why did they focus on this detail and not others? But what's the value in generative AI's art? jakelacaze.com/what-gives-g... #ai #genai #art

The person who considers only data and figures when making a decision is just a sophisticated idiot.

When you ask a vague question like ‘What do I need to improve on’, you trust the critic to have your best interest in mind. The quickest to criticize are often the least thoughtful. But if you ask ‘How do I improve on this specific task or aspect of my work’, then you’re better guiding criticism.

Can we please Please PLEASE stop with this generative AI bullshit? These errors are unacceptable in our headline-reading internet culture.

The question I’ll be mulling into the weekend: Is Readwise worth the price? Readwise definitely offers enough value for the subscription? But do *I* want to pay it? That’s the real question.

@loulesko.com Did you shut down your blog again? If so, please reconsider. I enjoy your posts (one of my best finds on read.write.as)!