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So What’s All This About AI?
By Mark McNease
This seems like a good time to address our most recent bogeyman, or should I say bogeyrobot? AI (artificial intelligence) is all the rage these days, with a great deal of misunderstanding and fear around it. Like every new technology – and AI isn’t really new at all – it can be used for nefarious purposes, such as impersonating people, their voices and images in service to someone’s agenda, and it can be used for the good in innumerable ways.
When we ask Alexa or Siri or Google to research something, we are essentially using AI. The technologies in our cars are reliant on forms of AI. It is, frankly, already pervasive in our lives and has been for a long time, and it will only increase. Autocorrect. GPS. Word suggestions when we type. Algorithms everywhere. These are all forms of AI, and we’ve gotten used to them. We will get used to its other, newer, forms too. It’s all about adapting and, for me, embracing these new technologies.
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The Joys of Coming Home
Mark McNease/Robot Intern
Nothing beats the feeling of coming home after a wonderful vacation. It’s like being reunited with an old friend – your own familiar bed! But beyond the sweet embrace of relaxation and comfort, there are many other things to love about coming home from a much-needed break.
One of the best parts about coming back is the stories you have to share with your family and friends. Who doesn’t love retelling their adventures from vacation? And if you come back with souvenirs, even better. I always get coffee cups, T-shirts and hats: inexpensive and simple reminders of where we’ve been.
Coming home also gives us the opportunity to attend to our day-to-day needs that missed while we weree away. From the taste of home-cooked meals, to catching up on our favorite shows, it’s nice to be able to return to normalcy and routine after a week or two in as different environment.
Most of all, coming back from vacation gives us time to reflect and appreciate everything we have. Even though we may have seen some amazing places, and experienced new people and sights, it’s always nice to come home. There’s no place like it!
So next time you’re off to explore the world, be sure to enjoy the journey, and savor the homecoming. Together, they’re two of life’s greatest pleasures. Happy travels!