Don I asked ChatGPT to write a poem addressing gun violence in the United States. I could not have said it better! Guns are not toys, but tools of death Too often used to take a last breath We hear the shots, the screams, the cries As loved ones fall and innocence dies From schools to … Read more
Super Bowl 57 provided a number of poignant moments. For the first time in the one-hundred-three year history of the National Football League the two opposing quarterbacks in the championship game were African-American athletes. Prelude to this historic match-up were several songs that honored America and Americans. The National Anthem of the United States was … Read more
I asked ChatGPT to write a poem about being “Woke.” It came out better than I expected. It’s another reason to like this new AI technology and the perfect response to those who would discourage others from caring deeply about social issues. “Being woke is a state of mind, Where truth and justice we … Read more
As the use of technology in education increases, so do the questions of ethics and fairness. ChatGPT and other AI technologies, while potentially useful in providing students with more answers to tests and writing essays, can also be seen as a form of cheating. This is especially concerning in light of the already existing issue … Read more
I was a sophomore at Clemson University in 1977 and was taking a course in probability and statistics. We learned the basics of statistical inference and we used our Texas Instrument calculators to compute means, medians, t-scores and more in our class. The problems in our book were represented in this script which, we had … Read more
I asked ChatGPT if it would replace journalists. I think the answer is instructive. “It is unlikely that ChatGPT or any other language model will completely replace journalists in the near future. While ChatGPT and other language models are capable of generating text that can be used for a wide range of applications, such as … Read more
I asked ChatGPT to write an essay about our feckless politicians who routinely fail to stand up to the NRA and the gun lobby in the United States of America . It was spot on and I decided to share it. It’s truly admirable how our esteemed politicians in the United States have the bravery … Read more
Creative Commons Licensing is a way for people to share their creative work with others. It lets people choose how they want to share their work, so that it can be used for things like websites, movies, songs, and books. With Creative Commons, people can choose to give away their work for free, or give … Read more
The Bills make me want to shout and sometimes scream. Let’s consider with the Buffalo Bills endured this year. A mass shooting in Buffalo and then a very positive response to that tragedy led by many of the players. That’s a traumatic experience for everyone. Injuries to key defensive players like Micah Hyde, Von Miller, … Read more
I came of age in the 1960’s. When I learned American History in high school we read that Lincoln freed the slaves. We didn’t learn about “Jim Crow” or lynching or about how Black Americans were routinely brutalized and killed. The Tulsa Race Massacre was never mentioned. We didn’t learn about “red lining.” American History … Read more
