Tag Archives: writing

Axios: Writing with AI

Posted on June 18, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Writing with AI Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios   Jim writes: Few AI use cases elicit more outrage than writing: Using AI makes writing duller … dumber … robotic. It kills thinking … creativity … originality. It produces sameness and slop! Why it matters: All … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Green Field … interesting video for nostalgia and a realisation of the sadness and futility of War. “The IRA Officer Who Took Down the Belfast Laundry – Brendan Hughes

Posted on June 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

May 20, 2026 On the morning of Monday, 2 October 1972, at a corner of Andersonstown in West Belfast, a man in a parka who had been the Officer Commanding of the Provisional IRA’s Belfast Brigade for fourteen months stood … Continue reading →

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Google AI Gemini: Grok now charging so I am exploring other options. Michael Comyn KC

Posted on June 15, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Conversation with Gemini Senator Michael Comyn legal adviser to De Valera illegitimacy, National Sweepstake and other significant contributions to emerging State Senator Michael Comyn, KC (1871–1952) was one of the most brilliant, combative, and influential legal minds of the early … Continue reading →

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Veteran news anchor Jon Snow reveals his Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Posted on June 14, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Open Search Veteran news anchor Jon Snow reveals his Alzheimer’s diagnosis An upcoming documentary in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Society follows the former broadcaster as he navigates life with dementia by Stephen Hall June 10, 2026 Former news anchor Jon Snow has revealed he is living with Alzheimer’s disease, the … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: eBooks and children?

Posted on June 10, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Many children like ebooks. Experts cast a wary eye. They say certain features helpful for developing comprehension skills but can also distract — particular problem in era when kids read less  Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer June 9, 2026 5 min … Continue reading →

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Harvard Gazette: Thinking about your way of walking.

Posted on June 10, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

What Your Walk Says About Your Movement Priorities By Yohan J. John | May 13, 2026 Share on XLinkedIn Facebook Email New study finds that a person’s walking data can help predict their movement priorities At a Glance Devices that assist movement, … Continue reading →

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Axios: Confessions of an AI lab rat

Posted on June 9, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Confessions of an AI lab rat   Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axios   Axios CEO Jim VandeHei previewed his lab-rat learnings in his weekly newsletter for CEOs, Axios C-Suite, and wrote this broader version for Axios AM: I’ve spent the past year using AI … Continue reading →

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Axios: Thinking is a muscle

Posted on June 9, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Thinking is a muscle Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axios   Over time, Americans have transformed how they treat their bodies. Now, one prominent thinker says it’s time to do the same for our minds, Axios’ Natalie Daher writes. Cal Newport — professor and author of … Continue reading →

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Fortune: ‘The golden years are not golden’: Boomers are hoarding most of America’s wealth and power because they’re terrified of outliving their money

Posted on June 8, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Economy Retirement ‘The golden years are not golden’: Boomers are hoarding most of America’s wealth and power because they’re terrified of outliving their money By  Nick Lichtenberg Business Editor June 7, 2026, 7:30 AM ET Add us on Baby Boomers … Continue reading →

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Carole Cadwalladr on Double Down News: Palantir. IT’S WORSE than you think. Comment Be aware and know how Palantir is intricitely interwoven with the NHS data base. Think Palantir Think NHS personal data. Think Lord Mandelson Alex Karp Peter Thiel Sir Keir Starmer not forgetting President Donald Trump … as we move further into AI we need to know guardrails exist.

Posted on June 5, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Career & Background Current Focus As of 2026, Cadwalladr is active in investigating the role of AI in democratic backsliding, operating via her Substack, The Nerve, and as a speaker on tech accountability. She also established the non-profit “[allthecitizens]” to … Continue reading →

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