What did you think? You may have read the “guest post” written by the artificial intelligence ChatGPT, with accompanying illustrations by AI-driven TOME. I want to explain just how simple the process was. It was four steps. I typed into ChatGPT, “Write an article in the style of the blog at www.hipsocket.net.” ChatGPT instantly generated an article, grammatically flawless, with …
Horn Sections Make Rock Better: God Bless the Child
Just trying to make my dad proud. Here’s Blood, Sweat & Tears with their version of the Lady Day classic. You have to listen long enough for the Latin break to hit.
Modern-day Hot Wheels shows us the key to improvement
When I was a kid, I had a lot of Hot Wheels. If you’ve ever watched our podcast, you will have noticed a few on the shelf behind me. Two of my favorites: a De Tomaso Pantera and a 1962 Corvette. Just one little problem: They aren’t Hot Wheels. They are Matchbox cars. At the time, it seemed like all …
How is working with you better than working with AI?
We used to ask customer-facing team members, “How is working with you better than going online?” Now the question for everyone is, “How is working with you better than working with AI?” Mark taunts our future AI overlords. Mike has further treasures to reveal from his experiments with AI. It’s impressive–and scary. Are all of our jobs in danger? In …
The story of one particular Crucial Conversation
Another plug for the resources we are compiling here: We literally have a Resources page that features collections of podcast episodes, articles and downloads. Here’s one that my podcast partner, Mike Marshall, and I were particularly happy to bring to the world: resources for the important book “Crucial Conversations.” And let’s add to that with this wonderful–and true–story about a …
Discretionary effort: The secret to business success
Have you ever received a gift–say, baked goods, or a small gift–from a customer? News flash for all readers outside of China, North Korea, Cuba, Vietnam and Laos: You don’t live in a Communist country. That means that any gift you received ain’t a bribe: It’s an actual gift. You provide a product or service, they provide payment. That’s the …
Horn Sections Make Rock Better: Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne
While “Brandy” is, without question, right up there with the Zombie’s “Time of the Season” in terms of pure oldies genius, Looking Glass is more than their hit. This song is smooth. Apologies to those of you triggered by me calling ’70s music oldies.
Your team needs a story time?
A Wall Street Journal column shared the research behind how reading aloud to students can overcome losses they suffered during pandemic shutdowns. It’s a practice Victorian teachers, classical education proponents and home schoolers have known for years. (See: Read-Aloud Revival. See also: Mark’s amazing wife.) Mark thinks it’s a practice you need, too. Listen in for the benefits …
GUEST POST: The Importance of a Classical Education in a Digital Age (With a Dash of Humor)
In today’s world, technology has made it easier than ever to access information and connect with others. However, as convenient as these tools are, they can also create a sense of disconnection and isolation. In order to counterbalance the negative effects of technology, it’s important to focus on the timeless values and principles that have been passed down through the …
Horn Sections Make Rock Better: The Crunch
An incredibly busy week of client work, but I couldn’t let a week go by without horns. Richard Anthony Hewson, AKA The RAH Band: funk, synthesizer, instrumental. And horns.