Pop quiz. Which is the better AI prompt? “Think carefully, then show your answer and your explanation.” “Think carefully, explain your answer, then show it.” Believe it or not, as illogical as it is to us, the second version is the better one. Here’s why. Under the hood, AI models are doing prediction, predicting the…
Summary In today's episode, I analyze the poetic imagery of a desert landscape and its spiritual implications. Here's what this means for you. You discover a deeper connection between the natural environment and the human experience of mortality. You'll also learn these concepts: how sandstone landscapes act as spiritual sanctuaries, the cosmic relationship between stardust…
Summary In today's episode, I share advice for SEO professionals and digital marketers on how to remain relevant as AI evolves. Here's what this means for you. You can protect your career by cultivating a direct relationship with an audience that bypasses major tech intermediaries. You'll also learn these concepts: the dangers of intermediated platforms,…
Almost Timely News: 🗞️ 2025 AI Year in Review (2025-12-14) :: View in Browser The Big Plug 🚨 Watch my latest keynote, How to Successfully Apply AI in Financial Aid, from MASFAA 2025. Content Authenticity Statement 100% of this week’s newsletter was generated by me, the human. I did the spoken word version first, then…
“I don’t know what to post on LinkedIn!” Just from your phone alone: Turn on screen recording. Choose a hashtag for your topic. Swipe through 30 seconds of your feed. Save the video and open it in the genAI tool of your choice, like Google Gemini. Have it transcribe all the posts you swiped through.…
Summary In today's episode, I walk through what small language models are, how they differ from local AI models, and practical ways to deploy them for privacy, cost savings, and offline use. Here's what this means for you. You gain the ability to run powerful AI on your own hardware or through affordable cloud providers…
Summary In today's episode, I walk through what small language models actually are, when they beat their bigger cousins, and how to set one up on your own machine or plug it into your existing tools. Here's what this means for you. You gain a private, affordable, and sustainable way to run AI on tasks…
Summary In today's episode, I explain how to avoid generating generic AI slop by understanding the mathematical nature of generative models. Here's what this means for you. You can move beyond predictable, boring AI outputs to produce unique and high-quality content. You'll also learn these concepts: how local maxima influence word probability, why specific constraints…
“When everyone has AI in their toolbox, how does anyone stand out?” This was the question Lee Odden posed to me (and a bunch of other folks) about AI. My answer, expanded: The 3Cs of AI thinking: Creative thinking: whoever has the most, best ideas will win. This means taking your human brain and challenging…
Summary In today's episode, I explain how to identify meaningful KPIs within a non-linear customer journey. Here's what this means for you. You can replace stakeholder guesswork with statistical evidence to pinpoint the drivers of your business growth. You'll also learn these concepts: why revenue-based metrics serve as your primary KPIs, how to use tools…
