Just imagine you are working on a novel and have a severe case of writer's block. It's been 5 days and you've written nothing. Wouldn't it be nice to have a tool to get back on track? Well, it's here! Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used not only to get that scene done, but it … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Will Replace Writers
Can Another Holocaust Happen?
Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day and I thought it would be appropriate to reflect on one of the darkest stains in the history of mankind. The industrial murder that eventually became known as the Holocaust took place was the end of a long process which began in the 1930s. It began in as stereotypes, … Continue reading Can Another Holocaust Happen?
The Darwin System: Decision-Making at Its Best
I’m sure I walked out of the minister’s boardroom with a scowl on my face. People were clearly trying to avoid me. Some pretended to look the other way as if they hadn’t noticed me walk by. You probably want to know what I was all in knots about. In our weekly update on progress in … Continue reading The Darwin System: Decision-Making at Its Best
My Favourite Tweets in 2022
My wife has agreed to go camping so I'll be booking a room at the 5-star resort near the camp grounds I'm so hungry I could eat my mother in law's cooking. Have you ever met someone that you instantly knew you would want to spend the rest of your life avoiding? I'm just becoming … Continue reading My Favourite Tweets in 2022
The Egg Cream: A New York Jewish Icon
I have a curiosity and passion for iconic Jewish foods. I've previously blogged about New York and Montreal bagel, Toronto blueberry buns, and chocolate babka. The egg cream is another iconic creation from New York. For those not familiar with this drink, there is no egg or cream in it. It's sometime called a chocolate … Continue reading The Egg Cream: A New York Jewish Icon
My Incredible Trip to the Galapagos Archipelago
The Galapagos Islands are situated in the Pacific Ocean about 1,000 km from the Ecuadorian coast. This archipelago and its immense marine reserve is known as the unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’. The archipelago is composed of 127 islands, islets and rocks, of which 19 are large and only 4 are inhabited. 97% … Continue reading My Incredible Trip to the Galapagos Archipelago
The Future of Twitter Under Musk
In the 10 days since Elon Muck took over Twitter, there has been a tremendous amount of angst, rumours, speculation. Little is known about his plans for the platform other than his sometimes bizarre tweets and interviews. Musk loves being provocative so it's difficult to know what the future really holds for the app. I … Continue reading The Future of Twitter Under Musk
The Story Behind Deep Into The Weeds
Preston McPherson thought he could save his troubled Canadian dairy farm by growing marijuana, but his problems were only just beginning. With the help of his brother-in-law and local police sergeant, Ferg, he signs an agreement with a cannabis distributor, Green Fields, but money is still tight. When a greenhouse break-in sends Preston deeper into … Continue reading The Story Behind Deep Into The Weeds
The Story Behind Loved Mars Hated The Food
After releasing my first book The Road Ahead, a political satire, many were surprised that my next book was a science fiction story. Loved Mars Hated The Food is a story about Dix Jenner, a self-proclaimed slacker, who is the first chef to live-and maybe die-on Mars. After an explosion kills his colony companions and … Continue reading The Story Behind Loved Mars Hated The Food
My Impressions of Modern Poland
Memorial constructed at the site of the former Bedzin synagogue Hitler almost succeeded in making Poland judenfrei. The Germans murdered ninety percent of Polish Jews. Most of the survivors chose not to return. They really had nothing to return to. My father harshly criticized Poles for their anti-Semitism. His anger reflected Poland in the 1930s. … Continue reading My Impressions of Modern Poland