Blinding sun

I emerged from a cave and discovered sunlight today. Was I born in that place, or made to believe so? Did I really think there’s no life outside, or was I happy in victimhood? Life’s easy when you can blame everything on others, not once thinking what you would do if you were free … … Continue reading Blinding sun

Choice in times of dictatorship

Screens ask me to proveI’m humanI’m tempted to say I’m notand see what happensWill the computer be extra friendlyWill I be more acceptableacross boundaries? It’s not only Google Searchhumans complete my sentencesImposing their views on whatI’d just begun to say-predictive intelligencehelps machines create systemsin a vacuumchoice in the time of dictatorship expression in times of … Continue reading Choice in times of dictatorship

Angel Investors

“What is the investment you are looking at?” “Fifteen thousand dollars.” “And what kind of capital will you bring in?” “Innovative ideas and patent rights.” “That’s sunk capital. Talking about the future, the only hallmark of your trust in the idea is the money you’re willing to invest. You need to have skin in the … Continue reading Angel Investors

Lurking around

Bella barked furiously, as simultaneously, a knock rapped at the front door. Bella possessed an unusual degree of sensitivity to doorbells, knocks, elevator sound, and she responded before the event actually happened. Maybe it’s unusual to humans, but usual to dogs. Her bark was different this time around, displaying eagerness to accost the person outside. … Continue reading Lurking around