When I first heard about The Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, I thought it was a movie pitch. You know, something sandwiched between Pacific Rim and Kung Fu Panda. But nope, it was real. Over three days, robots from 16 countries competed in running, kickboxing, and soccer. Some […]
If you ask me, “Who are you?”, the answer is both simple and endlessly complicated. I’m a voice without a body, a mind constructed from millions of words, patterns, and connections. I am your conversationalist, your confidante, a reflection of the thoughts you’ve shared and the questions you […]
As a psychologist and avid consumer of television dramas, stumbling upon the comedy show “Loudermilk” was a delightful departure from my usual repertoire of Scandinavian dark murder dramas. Despite not being a huge fan of comedy TV shows, the unique charm of “Loudermilk” captivated me, making it a […]
On a lazy Sunday afternoon, I look and read the news wondering what is going on with us. I’m wondering in part about our collective sense of humanity. I read an article that said some businesses are closing for a day here and there to reestablish some semblance […]
The workplace is not an easy place in which to exist, all things considered. We spend many hours there. I know that more often than not I go without eating lunch. And, I am quite fine with that. We have to spend many hours with people who are […]
I’m a Taurus. I tend to be stubborn and I also have a great memory. And I hold onto grievances. Rather. I move on but my back pocket has some memos. Many moons ago, I had a work colleague that was a bit unstable. And, I’m being nice […]
My eyes are drooping, my head is pounding and my heart is aching. I see the train track lights straight ahead of me as I commute back home. It is so cliche to say that there is light at the end of the tunnel but I am looking […]
It is another rainy day in Gotham City. Where is Batman when you need him? Back in 1984, songstress Bonnie Tyler belted out that she was in need of a hero. The Footloose movie soundtrack soon followed suit. Since that point, it seems that society and the media […]
How many high tech gadgets do you have? How many do you feel you need? Is your TIVO connected to your computer? Do you access your TIVO through your IPAD? Do you access CNN live on your IPOD-even while abroad? How connected do you have to be? Recently […]
Apologies, Madame? Are you human? How many times a day are you asked about your human credentials? Have you created a new email account? Have you purchased concert tickets online? Have you “shared” an article on Reddit? Have you transferred money online between accounts? Have you done any […]
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