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Author: Wes Miller

AI is Sea Monkeys

AI is Sea Monkeys

When I was a child in the 1970’s, I distinctly remember the ads in the back of magazines and comic books advertising “Sea Monkeys”.  The top headline touted, “Own a BOWLFUL of HAPPINESS – Instant PETS!”, and featured an (unrealistic, shockingly) image of a vaguely human-like family with a mother, father, and two children. Now, I never asked my parents for Sea Monkeys, but I’m sure enough kids did to keep the ruse going for some time. In the end,…

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Sock puppets – A short story

Sock puppets – A short story

Sock Puppets “He’s the most amazing developer I’ve ever seen. He’s fast, he writes code that’s maintainable whether it’s by him or by anyone else. It’s secure right out of the gate, and he gets everything spot on in the first shot.” There was a pause on the other end of the line. “In fact, I’d absolutely recommend Lucas for any developer role on the planet—he’s worth whatever he’s asking now in terms of salary—there’s only one gotcha.” Another, shorter…

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