Month: January 2024

  • Mind Readings: Generative AI and Addition vs Substitution of Jobs

    In today’s episode, we explore the dynamic world of generative AI and its impact on jobs, focusing on the concept of addition rather than just substitution. You’ll learn about how generative AI opens up new opportunities, allowing even those with limited skills to bring their ideas to life. Discover the increasing need for human curation…

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  • Mind Readings: Streaming, SaaS, Ownership, and Backups

    In today’s episode, we explore the surprising reality of digital ownership in a subscription-based economy. You’ll learn about the ephemeral nature of digital content on platforms like Netflix and the App Store, and how it affects our perception of ownership. I’ll share personal experiences and insights into why having a backup plan for essential services…

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  • Fireside Chat: Geraldine Deruiter on Food, Feminism, and Fury

    In today’s episode, join me for a fascinating conversation with Geraldine Deruiter, James Beard award-winning author. You’ll discover her journey from a blogger to an acclaimed author, diving into her new book that intricately weaves food, feminism, and fury. You’ll benefit from Geraldine’s unique perspectives on the culinary industry, gender roles, and her viral culinary…

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  • Fireside Chat: Geraldine Deruiter on Food, Feminism, and Fury

    Summary In today's episode, I interview James Beard Award-winning author Geraldine De Reuter about her new book exploring the intersection of food, feminism, and fury. Here's what this means for you. You gain a candid look at how cultural forces shape who cooks, who earns culinary fame, and why dangerous misinformation spreads through social media…

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  • Mind Readings: Streaming, SaaS, Ownership, and Backups

    Summary In today's episode, I break down why you don't truly own the digital content and services you pay for and what to do about it. Here's what this means for you. You'll gain a practical framework for protecting yourself when critical subscription services disappear or change overnight. You'll also learn these concepts: why subscription-based…

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  • Mind Readings: Generative AI and Addition vs Substitution of Jobs

    Summary In today's episode, I break down why generative AI will create far more opportunity through addition than it will destroy through substitution. Here's what this means for you. As AI floods the world with content, your ability to curate, judge, and apply a unique human lens becomes a powerful economic asset. You'll also learn…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Retrieval Augmented Generation for Tax Law?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down why uploading the latest tax regulations to a large language model isn't enough to get accurate answers about current tax law. Here's what this means for you. You discover that combining fine-tuning with retrieval augmented generation is essential when extending a model to new domains where rules change.…

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  • Almost Timely News, January 28, 2024: Copyright Must NEVER Apply to AI-Made Works

    Almost Timely News: Copyright Must NEVER Apply to AI-Made Works (2024-01-28) :: View in Browser 👉 Register for my newly updated Generative AI for Marketers course! Use ALMOSTTIMELY for $50 off the tuition Content Authenticity Statement 95% of this week’s newsletter was generated by me, the human. You’ll listen to some AI-generated music and see…

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  • So What? Google Analytics 4 Audit Basics

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through Google Analytics 4 audit basics, covering which data to inspect in the admin, how to interpret core metrics like channel groupings and source/medium reports, and best practices for judging the health of your install. Here's what this means for you. You'll get a practical framework for catching tracking…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Fixing Social Media?

    In today’s episode, Mike questions why social media can sometimes feel like a “dumpster fire.” You’ll explore the role of machine learning algorithms in shaping your social media experience, focusing on engagement metrics like likes, comments, and shares. Discover how your interactions with content dictate what you see more of on your feeds. Tune in…

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