Imagine Robots in the Strawberry Patch!

The advent of super intelligent robots endowed by their creators with artificial intelligence (AI) is much closer than we think and perhaps more dangerous than we suspect. So say the wizards of technology, including the likes of Elon Musk, creator of Tesla and SpaceX, and…

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The Cancel Culture (Part 2)

When I wrote about the “cancel culture” last Friday, I was overwhelmed by the number of responses and the sadness they revealed.      Many of you, it seems, have been “cancelled” by a friend, family member or colleague. Or maybe you were the one who…

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The Cancel Culture

Welcome to the “cancel culture,” wherein thousands of people are “cancelling” their friends and relatives for the egregious sin of disagreeing with them. In some cases, it means a complete and utter end to relationship. Why would we do such a thing? The answer seems…

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An Ode to Walter Cronkite

For the next 86 days, between now and the election, I’m going to tune out the political jabber and incessant noise, to focus on a few important things where I can make a difference.      As a long-time journalist, editor and writer, I can confirm…

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