Madden Mischief

For those who fear AI could one day become a technology tyrant taking control of us human beings, you had just as concerned counterparts in the mid 1800’s. Americans then were just as alarmed by a new, frightening phenomenon–electricity. In the 1850’s, many believed a ferocious evil cat had been let out of a dark … More What Do Abe Lincoln and the Telegraph Have in Common with Artificial Intelligence?

It was billed as a debate, but quickly became a contest more of facial expressions than words. Listening to Kamala, Trump’s face would flash expressions from utter disdain to downright grizzly contempt. His glares and sardonic smiles showed what he thought about what she was saying about him and the audacity to call him names, … More That Was More a Facial Expression Face-off: Trump’s Contempt Vs. Kamala’s ‘Give me a Break’

“Good choice,” I told Michael Mota when he approved this photo.  It’s to go with a news release in response to stories in a newspaper seeking to paint him a color opposite to one he’s wearing. Because of a series of stories all by one dogged reporter at the Boston Globe seeming bent on darkening … More Light is Might for Mota!

You poor, huddled masses now with gleeAway from suffering you left back home.Fulfilling that nagging yearn to be free,Hold high the torch, freedom’s cell phone Are not the cell phones we carry through thick and thin our own tiny torches for liberty?  Are not our cell phones symbols of our freedom in a promised land?  … More Are Not Cell Phones We Hold So Dear Tiny Liberty Torches Autocrats Fear?

Will the upcoming Presidential Election be a contest between candidates and issues?  No, it will be more visceral than that.  I see it more as a contest of feelings about how we want our lives to be, more joyful or with less discontent? Some will vote for feelings they wish they had more of in … More For Whom the Vote Tolls? This Election Depends On ‘Feelings, nothing more than feelings’

Fortune Telling Telepathy Scientists show telepathy neural implants can keep mice in line.  No big deal!  Mr. Musk’s implants can keep all of mankind in one long humongous line awaiting that rare replenishment called chargers, that is if you can find one. (rimshot) Robotaxis As a people person, I tell robotaxis to go RoboF___ themselves!  … More You know stand-up comedy, right? Well, now here’s sit-down Comic relief of tension for improving apprehension with a Mad Mix of MaddenMischief One-liners

My late friend J. Reuben Silverbird’s ancestors looked much like those on the T shirt Keanu Charles Reeves is holding.  And so did Silverbird himself who was proud to be a native American, part Apache, part Cherokee.  And like Reeves, Silverbird was blessed with talent.  He was an accomplished actor, musician, and much more, he … More My Native American Friend J. Reuben Silverbird Applauds You Not from a Reservation but I’ll Bet a Table Reserved in Heaven

What’s Next on Elon Musk’s Fertile Mind After Testing Telepathy Brain Implant Device on Second Patient? TELEme something.  Is Elon Musk on the right path or should we call 911?  Silicon Valley’s Business Journal reports Musk’s company Neuralink Corp has successfully implanted its telepathy neural device into a second human test patient. “I don’t want … More Will We Soon Have Telepathic Public Relations From Brains with Publicity Generative Implants?

Juliet was right.  A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but what about the names of actors.  Sometimes I wonder if I had a more intriguing first name, a handle befitting a nobleman or movie star in front of Madden, I’d have sounded less a commoner, more an up and comer. Forgive … More Would Cary Grant Have Been Such a Mega Movie Star Had He Stuck with His Birth Name Archibald?

Dr. Tim Viner is no ordinary dentist.  Oh no, pardner. To me, he’s an oral sheriff In my mind, he’s a combination of Sherlock Holmes and Doc Holliday.  On the sleuth side, he’s forever searching for clues to what’s causin’ cavities and other problems resulting in toothaches.  Once he starts applyin’ his arsenal of insight, … More I’m Lucky to Have Doc ‘Holliday’ Viner as My Mouth’s Sheriff. He Protects Me Orally from those Ornery Critters, Cavities!