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10 Things Americans Say About Europe
Residents of the good ol’ US of A have a reputation for being a bit loud, a trait that comes
What Is Eurovision? A Guide for Americans
I write for a largely American audience, which means the most common response to What is Eurovision? might be Who
AI Vocabulary for the Technophobe
This AI stuff is moving quickly—perhaps too quickly. But now’s not the time to pine for the rotary phone. Here’s
Even ChatGPT Won’t Do Nephrology
In case you don’t know, nephrology is the branch of medicine that deals with the kidneys. And in the US,
Sudan, According to AI
If you peripherally follow Western news outlets—in between watching the NFL draft—you know a tiny bit about Sudan. Something about
A Downstater’s Guide to Ithaca
She had never been to Ithaca before. But there was no way she could turn down this opportunity. Cornell. The
The 10 Best Songs From Upstate New York
New York City. The city that never sleeps. The financial heartbeat of a nation. An irreplaceable force in the American
When Upstate New York Ruled the NBA
With an ever-rising sea of content—not to mention the shocking rise of AI—there’s only one logical conclusion: there’s not much
AI, Can You Leave Me Something To Do?
AI, you can write this poem better than me I know, I already read the one by ChatGPT But I’m
Pulseweaver: Bringing the Art Back to Music
An old pickle factory. Lake-effect snow. Enough cloud cover to make Seattle seem sunny. Where the typical American sees gloom,
10 Things Americans Say About Europe
Residents of the good ol’ US of A have a reputation for being a bit loud, a trait that comes
What Is Eurovision? A Guide for Americans
I write for a largely American audience, which means the most common response to What is Eurovision? might be Who
AI Vocabulary for the Technophobe
This AI stuff is moving quickly—perhaps too quickly. But now’s not the time to pine for the rotary phone. Here’s
Even ChatGPT Won’t Do Nephrology
In case you don’t know, nephrology is the branch of medicine that deals with the kidneys. And in the US,
Sudan, According to AI
If you peripherally follow Western news outlets—in between watching the NFL draft—you know a tiny bit about Sudan. Something about
A Downstater’s Guide to Ithaca
She had never been to Ithaca before. But there was no way she could turn down this opportunity. Cornell. The
The 10 Best Songs From Upstate New York
New York City. The city that never sleeps. The financial heartbeat of a nation. An irreplaceable force in the American
When Upstate New York Ruled the NBA
With an ever-rising sea of content—not to mention the shocking rise of AI—there’s only one logical conclusion: there’s not much
AI, Can You Leave Me Something To Do?
AI, you can write this poem better than me I know, I already read the one by ChatGPT But I’m
Pulseweaver: Bringing the Art Back to Music
An old pickle factory. Lake-effect snow. Enough cloud cover to make Seattle seem sunny. Where the typical American sees gloom,
