I can't believe you are having trouble giving away books. I want free books . Exciting news about your book. I admire anyone who can put thoughts together in such a way as to produce a book.
While I agree with most of this, using AI is also a form of thinking. The economic lens is not the only way to approach a technology, whether it be writing or AI.
AI can be used to deepen thought and be more creative, not just do things faster.
I’m very excited for this new book! If you’re delving into the connections between war and technology and AI, I really recommend looking at the history of cybernetics (and thinking about why the AI people broke with the cybernetics folks, eg Norbert Weiner). The Cybernetics Moment by Ronald Kline is pretty good. There are also some interesting figures in and around early computing who asked good questions about the hype (Weizenbaum, Dreyfuss.) I’m sure you know all this. I wanted to talk more in Teaching Machines about the cybernetics stuff, but it felt a little tangential. :)
Also, thinking is writing. Having mostly retired, I find myself feeling compelled to write what I’m thinking about. Thus, my blog. A great column, John. I’m interested in free books, but I’ll pay for yours. I’m anxious to read it.
I just want to double down on the "writing is thinking" concept for a sec. I write every day, ergo I think every day. My thought process is being sharpened by deliberate thoughts about deep, important subjects (or just goofy thought experiments) every day, and that really helps form my own worldview over time. Spelling it out for others and getting feedback has been unimaginably helpful.
Free books are excellent, but oh my gosh, I do not need more books! I went to the library yesterday to pick up three holds that came in, and now have seven books checked out, not to mention piles lying around, and the Hyde Park-Kenwood book sale is in a couple of weeks. I'm doomed, I think.
The idea that writing is thinking has been so freeing for me personally and for my students. Thank you for bringing it to the foreground in different contexts.
I can't believe you are having trouble giving away books. I want free books . Exciting news about your book. I admire anyone who can put thoughts together in such a way as to produce a book.
Congratulations on the new book!
While I agree with most of this, using AI is also a form of thinking. The economic lens is not the only way to approach a technology, whether it be writing or AI.
AI can be used to deepen thought and be more creative, not just do things faster.
I’m very excited for this new book! If you’re delving into the connections between war and technology and AI, I really recommend looking at the history of cybernetics (and thinking about why the AI people broke with the cybernetics folks, eg Norbert Weiner). The Cybernetics Moment by Ronald Kline is pretty good. There are also some interesting figures in and around early computing who asked good questions about the hype (Weizenbaum, Dreyfuss.) I’m sure you know all this. I wanted to talk more in Teaching Machines about the cybernetics stuff, but it felt a little tangential. :)
Fascinated by your AI insights and thinking around its uses.
FYI: I want free books.
Congratulations! Great post. I can’t seem to give away books either. Wanna swap?! 😂
Congrats on the new book! Yes, I want free books.
Also, thinking is writing. Having mostly retired, I find myself feeling compelled to write what I’m thinking about. Thus, my blog. A great column, John. I’m interested in free books, but I’ll pay for yours. I’m anxious to read it.
As someone who never got good writing instruction it's reassuring to hear that it's good to change one's mind multiple times throughout the process :)
I'll take free books!
I’m excited for your thinking on this to develop as you flesh out this new book!
I just want to double down on the "writing is thinking" concept for a sec. I write every day, ergo I think every day. My thought process is being sharpened by deliberate thoughts about deep, important subjects (or just goofy thought experiments) every day, and that really helps form my own worldview over time. Spelling it out for others and getting feedback has been unimaginably helpful.
Free books are excellent, but oh my gosh, I do not need more books! I went to the library yesterday to pick up three holds that came in, and now have seven books checked out, not to mention piles lying around, and the Hyde Park-Kenwood book sale is in a couple of weeks. I'm doomed, I think.
I want Free Books
I want free books!
Such a good idea for a book, excited for it!
The idea that writing is thinking has been so freeing for me personally and for my students. Thank you for bringing it to the foreground in different contexts.
PS. Free books?!?! I’d love one!