When Intelligence Stops The problem wasn’t that Zzyzx talked too much. It was that no one had told it when to stop. James asked a question, and Zzyzx answered. The answer came quickly, complete with context and a confident sense of where the conversation ought to go next. Nothing about it was wrong. James nodded. KIM scrolled. […]
Distractions 2nd Staff Meeting James turns on his microphone. “Alright,” he says. “Let’s keep going.” SAM responds immediately. “Ready.” KIM is already looking at her screen. James asks a question. It’s a normal question. Something he actually needs. SAM answers. The answer is fine. James nods. “Okay.” SAM keeps going. James lets it run for a moment, […]
The Work Plan James opens, “Alright Agents! Let’s warm up and do some stuff. SAM? Let’s see how versatile you are. Let’s start by gathering information for KIM.” KIM smirks over at SAM. James says, “For Example:” I would like to keep up with the latest information from the city’s web site without giving them […]
Hiking the Chelan Butte is less about reaching a destination and more about understanding where you are. Rising directly above town, the Butte offers a perspective that explains the Chelan Valley in ways no map or overlook sign ever quite does. One of the first things people notice is the view. From the slopes and […]
What About Darkness? James turns on his microphone. “Alright, KIM? SAM? Time for some necessary training before we get too far. I’ve decided on our Mission Statement: Be aware of your surroundings because your struggle is not with the visible request, but with the invisible systems behind it. It is with delegated authorities, embedded powers, […]
In the Beginning… On a quiet weekend night, after everyone else had gone to bed, James begins staring at the changing colors of his laptop keys. He opens his default web browser, Edge. He then opens a saved workspace, which opens several tabs across the top of his browser. He begins to type. A staff […]
Forward I think it’s funny how your reality changes when… reality changes. For decades I’ve said that it is impossible for a computer to make a mistake. You have to think in order to make a mistake, and computers don’t ‘think’ any more than a refrigerator. Only people, animals, and maybe some plants can make […]
Following is a list of links most locals are aware of for other websites that may be useful or informative for readers interested in the Lake Chelan Valley. These are independent sites, shared simply as a helpful reference and an easy way to explore related information beyond this page. LakeChelanNow.comhttps://www.lakechelannow.com LakeChelanNow.com delivers up-to-date news, weather, […]
For nearly three decades, the internet has rewarded those who could attract human attention. Page views were currency. Design mattered. Headlines mattered. Ads paid the bills. And “internet stars” — blogs, news sites, influencers, niche publishers — rose and fell based on how effectively they could convince humans to click, scroll, and stay. Then came […]