🔗 We let four AIs run radio stations. Here’s what happened.
I’m in the AI sceptic camp but I find this whole story fascinating.
Read: All the Devils Are Here by David Seabrook. I felt like taking a shower after reading this before immediately reading it again. It’s a horribly good read. 📚
I started an account just to try out the new Wordpress short-form blogging theme. It just reminded me of one of the reasons I stopped using Wordpress in the first place. That clunky interface is still the same. I don’t post nearly enough here but I will always choose the simplicity of Micro.blog.
I missed the news that Chip Taylor had died recently. We had him play a show at our local arts centre back in the 90s when I worked there. He sang all his hit songs and told some great stories. A memorable night.
Started to read: NONESUCH. by Francis Spufford. This is my fourth or fifth book by this author and every one has been written in a totally different genre. 📚
The Mets lost again. I think I’m drawn to the Mets because they’re a bit like the Scottish national football team. They’ll lift you up for a few great games then drop you back down again with a great thud and leave you wondering when the next win will come. ⚾️
Finished reading: The Motel Life by Willy Vlautin 📚
I’m going to give the Hobonichi Techo book another try this year. I’ve wasted money on them in the past but I’m determined to scribble down something every day this year.
Song of the day. This popped up on the radio this morniing. Still sounding weird and wonderful. Wall of Voodoo - Mexican Radio🎵
No resolutions again. Just a continuation of my attempt to escape advertising, algorithms, “content”, and all forms of tech hype. I feel much better, and calmer, without those things in my life.
Down with "content". Up with music, books, films.