Winnie the Pooh for the Times

 

Tech and People Interface

 

Recently a friend said something like—“Technology works just good enough to make me think it is helpful.” 

I often say—“technology is great…until it’s not.”  Below are notes from a session by the lady who wrote a

book I so enjoy called “Willful Blindness”.  These notes are excerpts from her thinking about AI and our

response as humans.  Look up her Youtube lectures if you find her ideas compelling.  She has been in

my head for many years so my enthusiasm may be a bit higher than average for her way of thinking.  Enjoy!

How Do You Feel When ...?

 

First Date Finances

 

1^ST DATE FINANCES — (a sweet story)

 

One of my favorite things about the work I do is the privilege of 

getting to hear stories like this one from a couple who I have grown 

to respect and admire over many years.  Hope you enjoy this piece 

of real life here in OKC. 

 

“Have I told you about our first date?” Mr. B. asked me (his financial advisor) 

while his wife was out of the room for a moment.  “No, I’ve not heard.”  

I replied with an eager tone. 

 

“For our first date we went to a nice Italian place, had a pleasant 

meal and conversation, and I got up to pay the bill.  While fiddling with 

my wallet, my date walked up and asked—“are you having issues with 

your credit card?”—to which I replied, NO.  I am trying to find my 2 for 1 coupon.”

 

“Her positive response is part of why we have such a happy marriage 

after decades of life together.”

 

Troy

 

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