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A New Word: Chysalism

Posted on May 5, 2023 by way0utwest

Chysalism – n. the amniotic tranquility of being indoors during a thunderstorm? While I love the sun, I did enjoy thunderstorms when I lived in Virginia. Something neat about being inside, cozy, enjoying live while the weather outside has thunder, … Continue reading →

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Experiments with GitHub CoPilot

Posted on May 3, 2023 by way0utwest

There has been a lot of attention given to ChatGPT and AI over the last month or two. I’ve tried a few things with the public interface at Open.ai. Some worked well, like this one: Others not so well: This … Continue reading →

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The Public Perception of Security Issues

Posted on May 3, 2023 by way0utwest

It’s my fault. That’s what I think if there is a security incident with my employer that involves the database. It’s almost my first thought when I hear about issues at other organizations, thinking a technical person is at fault. … Continue reading →

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Design Lessons for Software

Posted on May 1, 2023 by way0utwest

I play guitar as a hobby. Not great, but I enjoy it and find it relaxing. It’s a good break from my day periodically, killing a few minutes before a meeting. It’s also a nice way to unwind at night. … Continue reading →

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