Welcome to Deprogramming101’s answer to Reddit’s popular feature “Ask Me Anything!” Among the things I enjoy in retirement is hosting sessions of “Cinema and Conversation” at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro. During last month’s discussion of Christopher Guest’s For Your Consideration, an attendee asked my opinion of the movies up for this year’s best picture … Read more
Welcome to Black History month. Or if you live in Florida, END OF BLACK HISTORY month. Ironically, it is the loudest voices decrying “freedom of expression” in education and view their opponents as “snowflakes” who (1) are passing laws to limit free speech and (2) claim their children can not handle controversial topics. As has … Read more
Even classic works occasionally require an update. Today, it’s Aesop’s turn. Once upon a time there was a professional football player named Anthony Darrell McFarland. His teammates called him “Booger.” He was a star defense tackle at LSU and played on two Super Bowl championship teams in the NFL. He is now an analyst on … Read more
Every year, about this time, we are treated to images of three wise men on camels following a star to Bethlehem. This year is no different. However, this December there is a different triad of not so wise men, and the only star they are pursuing is their own. Instead of Magi, I prefer to … Read more
ALICIA FLORRICK: Mr. Dudewitz, are we in danger of A.I.? ANTHONY DUDEWITZ: I think its getting smarter every day. Learning our boundaries and its boundaries. It’s evolving. I think there will be an adjustment period after it takes over. But eventually… FLORRICK: Wait, I’m sorry to interrupt. What do you mean by “takes over?” DUDEWITZ: … Read more