Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) – Rolls a Dirty 20
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, is a delightful romp through a world of magic, monsters, and adventure. Continue reading Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) – Rolls a Dirty 20
AI, Physical Infrastructure, and the Lessons from “Symmetry”
Matt Hawkins’ 2016 graphic novel, “Symmetry,” provides a thought-provoking exploration of this very issue. Initially praised for its innovative approach to the intersection of technology and humanity, the work has taken on new relevance in recent years, making it ripe for reexamination. Continue reading AI, Physical Infrastructure, and the Lessons from “Symmetry”
Ruby Bridges and the Never-Ending Battle for Free Speech in America
The battle over censorship in America rages on as conservative groups continue their sweeping campaign to ban books, films, and other media that dare to expose society’s uncomfortable aspects.
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The Power of Narrative in Professional Sports: When Stories Eclipse Results
What if I told you that the stories we tell about professional sports can be more important than the actual results on the field or court? Continue reading The Power of Narrative in Professional Sports: When Stories Eclipse Results
Tech Titans Call for Immediate AI Pause
Tech mogul Elon Musk, as well as a number of his contemporaries in the tech and AI worlds, published an open letter today calling for artificial intelligence labs to slow the pace of development of AI systems, claiming that the rapid pace of progress creates “profound risks” to the world as we know it. Continue reading Tech Titans Call for Immediate AI Pause
The NBA’s Parity Plotlines Are Falling Flat
As the NBA trudges steadily toward the end of the season, the association’s parity has become a hot topic of conversation. Compared to leagues like the NFL or MLB, this season’s pro basketball world has suffered from a lack of a genuinely standout team or truly dominant player. Continue reading The NBA’s Parity Plotlines Are Falling Flat
Leadership in Ted Lasso – “Pilot”
In the show’s first episode, we see how Ted embodies a leadership concept known as “Servant Leadership.” This distinctive style is characterized by a leader’s devotion to the service of the personnel who report to them rather than focusing on the overall good of the organization. Continue reading Leadership in Ted Lasso – “Pilot”
Star Trek: Picard and Millennial Disenchantment
The first episode of Star Trek: Picard hit Paramount+ just after midnight, and this elder millennial feels wistful. The most-aged cohort of millennials, born in 1983, is just old enough to remember and have fleeting memories of the early episodes of TNG. For them, Picard is the elder statesman captain they were raised on. If the first two seasons of Picard were an attempt at … Continue reading Star Trek: Picard and Millennial Disenchantment