Tag Archives: computers

Here’s Why We’re Fascinated by Robots

Posted on July 19, 2025 by mitchteemley

The idea of creating imitations of ourselves has always fascinated us humans. In Greek mythology, the sculptor Pygmalion brought his statue Galatea to life. Ancient Chinese scholar Daoxuan spoke of creating “metallic people” to weep when the Buddha died. The … Continue reading →

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Suffering for My Art

Posted on December 14, 2023 by mitchteemley

It’s the most sophisticated communication device ever created, with its own built-in replacement cartridge and delete feature. No, I’m not talking about the computer, I’m talking about the pencil. And here’s a fact known by writers and school children everywhere: … Continue reading →

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Are Computers Dehumanizing Us?

Posted on June 13, 2022 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Last week, my wife and I flew to the west coast. In recent years, flying has been transformed from a pleasure into an ordeal, with passengers packed into increasingly rigid, anorexically thin seats. So, yes, we … Continue reading →

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What Gender Is Your Computer?

Posted on May 29, 2021 by mitchteemley

I didn’t write the following, but I do find it amusing (I don’t know who wrote it). Yes, it’s based on stereotypes, but there are some “that kinda rings true” statements. And, yes, it’s not very of-our-time; I mean, are … Continue reading →

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Why Is “Smart” Marketing So Dumb?

Posted on November 12, 2019 by mitchteemley

  I’m not impressed with “smart” marketing. I’ve received smart (targeted) ads for: Lacrosse equipment (a sport I have no interest in)—because I bought Lacrosse gear for a nephew who was into it for three months when he was 14 … Continue reading →

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