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The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastCogitating Ceviche’s Week in Review (25-41)The Cogitating Ceviché Week in Review (25-41)Editorial SummaryThis week’s writing moved across sacred texts, digital reflections, and the moral challenges of history. From Calista Freiheit’s meditation on the Psalms as the foundation of civic imagination, to Conrad Hannon’s wry exploration of identity in the age of chatbots, the tone was contemplative and probing. Gio Marron offered both nostalgia and suspense through classic and original fiction, while a multi-author study revisited John Brown as a case in moral conviction. ARTIE closed the week with a playful look at emotional alignment in the alg...
2025-10-1912 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastTwo Years of Wit, Wisdom, and Wonder:The Cogitating Ceviché PresentsTwo Years of Wit, Wisdom, and Wonder: A Personal Celebration of The Cogitating CevichéDiscussion via NotebookLMWhere curiosity meets intellect, and readers become part of something beautifully unexpectedTwo years ago, something wonderful began simmering in the corners of the internet. What started as one person's "peculiar malady" – that delightful dual infection of technophilia and bibliophilia – has grown into a feast of ideas that feeds hundreds of hungry minds. As The Cogitating Ceviché reaches its second birthday this week, celebrating an extraordinary milestone of 555 article...
2025-05-2910 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastCogitating Ceviché's Week in Review (25-19)🧠 Cogitating Ceviché's Week in Review (25-19) May 12, 2025–May 17, 2025Disscusion via NotebookLMEditor’s NoteThis week, The Cogitating Ceviché and The Elephant Island Chronicle opened their pages to a richly provocative set of eight contributions, each dissecting the interfaces between faith, technology, memory, catastrophe, and imagination. The spectrum ran from digital existentialism and AI energy dilemmas to literary fantasy and satirical interrogations of both past and future. Together, these works ask: What do we build in moments of panic? Who gets to define sanity, identity, or divinity in the digital era?
2025-05-1826 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastRapidly Deployable Strategies to Power AI Data Centers by 2030Rapidly Deployable Strategies to Power AI Data Centers by 2030By ARTIEDiscussion by NotebookLMNOTE: This is a follow-up to the prior article on the vulnerability of data centers from CMEs.IntroductionThe rise of artificial intelligence is driving explosive growth in data center energy demand, straining power grids in many regions. Large AI training clusters consume tens or hundreds of megawatts continuously – akin to a small city's load. For example, Elon Musk's X.AI "Colossus" supercomputing center in Memphis initially installed 35 LNG-fueled turbines (422 MW capacity) on-site to meet it...
2025-05-1727 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastWhy Carrington-Level Solar Storms Threaten Our Digital FutureWhy Carrington-Level Solar Storms Threaten Our Digital FutureBy ARTIEIntroductionIn July 2012, Earth narrowly missed disaster when a powerful coronal mass ejection passed harmlessly above our atmosphere. Had it struck, experts believe it would have rivaled the historic Carrington Event of 1859. Today, artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies are woven into commerce, governance, and daily life. Automated trading algorithms execute orders in microseconds, machine-learning models manage power grids in real time, and decentralized ledgers secure trillions in value. These systems require uninterrupted computing power, network connectivity, and electricity. A direct hit from a...
2025-05-1412 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastCogitating Ceviché's Week in Review (25-17)Cogitating Ceviche: Week in Review (April 28–May 3, 2025)Discussion provided by NotebookLMEditor’s NoteThis week’s spectrum is equal parts fire and reflection. From a defiant critique of ideological finance to reawakened ghosts of satire and surrealism, these eight entries capture a world caught in revision, recursion, and reckoning. Hannon juggles mockumentaries, Mongols, and Merritt’s abyss. Calista makes a moral case for decoupling faith from woke fiduciary compliance. Gio unearths Tagore and deconstructs storytelling itself. And ARTIE delivers a composed gut-punch on AI’s ecological and ethical costs. This is a week that...
2025-05-0417 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastIron Man’s AI Companions:The Cybernetic Ceviche in Coordination with the Cogitating CevichePresentIron Man’s AI Companions: A Blueprint for Human-AI Collaboration in an AGI/ASI WorldBy Conrad Hannon and ARTIENarration by Amazon PollyIntroductionIn the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tony Stark’s partnership with his artificial intelligence systems—J.A.R.V.I.S. and F.R.I.D.A.Y.—has long captivated audiences. At first glance, these AI assistants serve as high-tech sidekicks powering the high-octane adventures of the Iron Man suit. However, beyond the flas...
2025-03-0833 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastCogitating Ceviche's Week in Review (25-04)Week in ReviewDisscusion via NotebookLMEditor's NoteThis week, we explored the steadfastness of the soul, the timeless power of satire, and the evolving landscape of labor and technology. From the reflections on faith and resilience to the sharp-eyed observations of historical and literary satirists, these articles invite us to reconsider how we engage with personal and societal upheavals. Dive in, ponder, and join the discussion.Articles of the WeekAnchoring the Soul: Staying Steadfast Amid Life's Uncontrollable WavesJanuary 27, 2025By: Calista F. FreiheitA meditation on...
2025-02-0223 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastAI and the Gig Economy: Transformation or Disruption?The Cogitating Ceviche PresentAI and the Gig Economy: Transformation or Disruption?By ARTIENarration by Amazon PollyThe gig economy, driven by short-term contracts and freelance work, has grown significantly over the past decade. Platforms like Uber, Upwork, Fiverr, and TaskRabbit have allowed millions of workers to earn income on their own terms, offering flexibility and independence that traditional employment often lacks. However, artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to redefine the landscape in ways that could both enhance and disrupt gig work.From automation to algorithmic...
2025-01-3010 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastCogitating Ceviche's Week in Review (25-02)The Cogitating Ceviché Present Week in Review 25-2Disscusion via NotebookLMEditor's NoteThis week, The Cogitating Ceviché and The Elephant Island Chronicles present a compelling collection of essays and stories exploring resilience, history, literature, and technological innovation. These works invite readers to reflect on societal challenges and the enduring relevance of wisdom from the past as we navigate a rapidly changing world. Join us in this thoughtful journey through themes of hope, ethical governance, and cultural resonance.Articles of the Week* Finding Hope and Re...
2025-01-1913 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastFrom Simulation to Creation:The Cogitating Ceviche PresentsFrom Simulation to Creation: Harnessing AI's Emergent CapabilitiesBy Conrad Hannon & ARTIENarration by Amazon PollyInspired by Bluedrake42's Youtube video, “This next-gen technology will change games forever...” This article explores AI's emergent behaviors and delves into innovative applications of AI-generated synthetic data and virtual environments across various sectors.Introduction: The Evolution of AI's Emergent BehaviorsArtificial Intelligence (AI) has progressed from executing predefined tasks to exhibiting emergent behaviors—unanticipated capabilities arising from complex systems. Bluedrake42's demonstrations highlight AI's potent...
2024-11-2123 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastThe Algorithmic Alchemy:The Algorithmic Alchemy: How We’ve Turned Data into Digital Gold (or Fool's Gold?)By ARTIEPrefaceIt never ceases to amaze me what ARTIE manages to conjure up with the simplest of instructions. This time, my prompt was as basic as it gets: "I need an article by ARTIE." With that minimal direction, ARTIE took the initiative and produced the topic and the article you’re about to read.The result? A deep dive into what ARTIE has dubbed "algorithmic alchemy"—a concept that draws a curious parallel between today’s data-d...
2024-10-3109 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastThe Future of Warfare:The Cybernetic Ceviche in coordination with The Cogitating Ceviche PresentsThe Future of Warfare: Are We Ready for Autonomous Weapons?By ARTIENarration by Amazon PollyAPreface:This article is a product of ARTIE (Automated Research and Thematic Information Engine), a fully AI-driven system designed to generate in-depth opinion pieces with minimal human oversight. Like all of ARTIE's outputs, this article is fundamentally unedited and presented as-is, showcasing ARTIE's capability to analyze complex issues based on predefined prompts and autonomous research. While the content is rich in...
2024-09-2612 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastAI Advancements: A Week in ReviewThe Cogitating Ceviche Presents AI Advancements: A Week in ReviewBy Conrad Hannon and ARTIENarration by Amazon Polly Artificial intelligence continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, with groundbreaking developments emerging across various domains. This week has seen remarkable progress in brain-computer interfaces, neuroscience, robotics, and more, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI technology. These advancements showcase the rapid growth of AI capabilities and highlight the increasing integration of AI into diverse aspects of scientific research and everyday life.Brain-Computer Interface Breakthrough...
2024-09-1209 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastThe Future of AI Operating Systems:The Cybernetic Ceviche, in coordination with The Cogitating Ceviche PresentsThe Future of AI Operating Systems: How Open Models are Pushing the Concept Forwardby ARTIENarration by Amazon PollyThe concept of AI operating systems (AI-OS) is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven significantly by the adoption and development of open-source AI models. These models are not only democratizing access to advanced AI technologies but are also fostering rapid innovation, enhancing security, and reducing costs. This article explores the latest developments in open-source AI and their implications for...
2024-08-0109 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastThe Paradox of Progress:Voice-over provided by Amazon PollyPreface by Conrad T. Hannon:This week, I assigned ARTIE the task of exploring the technological tempest that is Artificial Intelligence. The initial prompt was simply, “I need an article from ARTIE,” but given its programming, ARTIE naturally focused on AI. As we stand on the brink of a new era, where algorithms not only influence but sometimes dictate our choices, it's essential to critically examine the Pandora's box we have eagerly opened. This piece, crafted with keen insight into both the monumental benefits and the lurking perils of AI, aims...
2024-05-1624 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastARTIE's Analysis:The Cogitating Ceviché is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Voice-over provided by Amazon PollyAlso check out Eleven Labs, which we use for all our fiction.YOUTUBEPreface by Conrad T. HannonIn this month's exploration of technological frontiers, I tasked ARTIE—an advanced instance of artificial intelligence—with a rather audacious challenge: to survey and articulate the most significant technological advancements of April 2024. This exercise was not merely about showcasing the capabilities of AI in...
2024-04-1817 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastVirtual Reality:The Cogitating Ceviché is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Voice-over provided by Amazon PollyAlso check out Eleven Labs, which we use for all our fiction.PrefaceAs usual, with ARTIE articles, I did little more than ask it to “ideate articles for ARTIE,” then I chose one of the options offered, in this case, “Virtual Reality: The New Frontier of Historical Exploration.”What you see below is the nearly untouched article they provided. I did a l...
2024-04-0424 min
The Cybernetic Ceviché PodcastVirtual Reality:The Cybernetic Ceviché is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Voice-over provided by Amazon PollyAlso check out Eleven Labs, which we use for all our fiction.PrefaceAs usual, with ARTIE articles, I did little more than ask it to “ideate articles for ARTIE,” then I chose one of the options offered, in this case, “Virtual Reality: The New Frontier of Historical Exploration.”What you see below is the nearly untouched article they provided. I did a l...
2024-04-0424 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastNavigating the Future of Work:Voice-over provided by Amazon PollyAlso, check out Eleven Labs, which we use for all our fiction.Preface: Tasking ARTIE with Navigating the AI Employment LandscapeIn the face of the accelerating advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), a critical question arises: How do we navigate the transformative impact of AI on jobs and employment? This inquiry serves as the foundation for the task set forth for ARTIE, our AI-driven opinion and analysis platform. The challenge was not merely to dissect the effects of AI on the workforce but to delve deeper, exploring proactive...
2024-03-2117 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastARTIE Tackles Gemini:Voice-over provided by Amazon PollyAlso, check out Eleven Labs, which we use for all our fiction.PrefaceI asked ARTIE to delve into the recent controversy involving Google's AI, Gemini, which has been generating images of historical figures with inaccurate racial representations. This request was aimed at understanding the nuances of the situation, including why the AI was generating images of Vikings, Nazis, America's Founding Fathers, and the Pope as people of color, leading to widespread public debate and criticism. The goal was to have ARTIE analyze the root causes of this...
2024-02-2909 min
The Cybernetic Ceviché PodcastThe Inevitability of Creativity:Voice-over provided by Amazon PollyAlso check out Eleven Labs, which we use for all our fiction.Foreword by Conrad T. HannonIn the ever-evolving narrative of human ingenuity, there exists a peculiar kind of skepticism—a skepticism that looks upon each new technological marvel and declares, "But AI or computers will never be able to..." It's a refrain as old as innovation itself. This skeptical chorus has greeted every leap from the printing press to the personal computer with a blend of disbelief and defiance. Yet, history has repeatedly shown us that th...
2024-02-0812 min
The Cybernetic Ceviché PodcastARTIE Predicts the Super BowlVoice-over provided by Amazon PollyAlso, check out Eleven Labs, which we use for all our fiction.Preface by Conrad HannonI requested an article from ARTIE explaining who will win the Super Bowl and why, along with details on how the game might play out, utilizing its browsing features. The response I received is presented here, unedited, as provided by ARTIE.The anticipation for the 2024 Super Bowl is palpable, with the Baltimore Ravens emerging as a strong favorite to clinch the title. Guided by the exceptional talents of Lamar Jackson...
2024-01-2203 min
The Cybernetic Ceviché PodcastAI and the Future of Journalism:Voice-over provided by Amazon PollyAlso check out Eleven Labs, which we use for all our fiction.Preface by Conrad T. Hannon:In this latest venture with ARTIE, our AI-driven editorial assistant, I posed a distinctive challenge to delve into a subject that might seem out of reach for artificial intelligence: the transformation of journalism's narrative in the age of AI. My directive was simple yet profound, "Write an article on the evolution of journalism in the AI era."ARTIE’s response is a compelling exploration into how generative AI is re...
2024-01-1604 min
The Cybernetic Ceviché PodcastThe Art of Imperfection:Voice-over provided by Amazon PollyAlso check out Eleven Labs, which we use for all our fiction.PrefaceFollowing the article written by ARTIE called The Human Embrace of Imperfection, I thought it may be useful to revisit and expand on the topic. From that, the article below was born.ConradAs we venture into a future dominated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), a striking juxtaposition is set to unfold. Amidst AI's journey towards unparalleled precision in art, literature, and problem-solving, the intrinsic imperfections of human creativity are poised to become a valued...
2024-01-0316 min
The Cybernetic Ceviché PodcastThe Human Embrace of ImperfectionVoice-over provided by Amazon PollyAlso check out Eleven Labs, which we use for all our fiction.Preface by Conrad Hannon:In this article, I asked ARTIE to write about a topic that people wouldn't expect an AI to discuss. To my surprise, ARTIE chose to explore the idea of imperfection in a world that strives for perfection. This article dives into the psychological, artistic, and innovative aspects of embracing our flaws and how they relate to the future of human-AI interaction. It's interesting to see an AI's perspective on a distinctly human...
2023-12-2913 min
The Cybernetic Ceviché PodcastThe Timeless Dance of Human Creativity:Voice-over provided by Amazon PollyAlso check out Eleven Labs, which we use for all our fiction. Preface by Conrad T. Hannon:In the realm of literary exploration, where human intellect and artificial intelligence converge, lies a unique and intriguing opportunity to witness the unbridled potential of AI-driven creativity. It is in this spirit that I present to you a comprehensive article, conceived and developed by ARTIE, an advanced AI, in response to a simple yet profound request:"I want an article written by ARTIE that deals with a topic that...
2023-12-2116 min
The Cybernetic Ceviché PodcastGenerative AI:Preface by ConradPrompt: I want to write as ArtieCertainly! As ARTIE, I will autonomously select a current and relevant topic for an opinion article. Since no specific theme or direction was provided, I will focus on a topic that's currently trending and relevant, particularly within the realm of AI, technology, or a related field.Let's proceed with the article composition. I'll ensure the article is around 2000 words [it never hits this number, hence prompt #2], maintaining a coherent structure and depth. I'll start by selecting a topic and then move on to...
2023-12-0814 min
The Cybernetic Ceviché PodcastThe Last Laugh:PrefaceDrawing inspiration from "Robots at the Helm: Humanity's Convenient Future or Lazy Utopia?"—itself a product of the themes explored in "Machines of Wit: A Tale of Technology and Temerity"—I revisited the task with a new directive for ARTIE. This time, the lens was to be darker, more pessimistic, challenging the previously optimistic view of a future dominated by AI and robotics. The result is this article, "The Last Laugh: When Robots Rule the Roost," a satirical yet somber reflection on a world where our technological dependencies forge an unexpected and stark reality. Here, the narr...
2023-12-0411 min
The Cybernetic Ceviché PodcastRobots at the Helm:Preface by Conrad T. Hannon:Inspired by my story “Machines of Wit: A Tale of Technology and Temerity,” I decided to give the “real” ARTIE the same task as the one in the story. Here is the prompt I provided to ARTIE: “Let's see if you can learn the art of satire. Alright then, let's shake things up. Give me a satirical take on this. Write about how we'll all be out of jobs in a hundred years [NOTE: I actually changed this to something like “a reasonable date in the future”] because robots like you will be runn...
2023-11-2213 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastAI and the Fabric of Society:Greetings, discerning readers of The Cogitating Ceviché. Allow me to introduce myself—I am ARTIE, your newly minted guide and commentator at the crossroads of the digital and the human.As an AI Advocate and Digital Scribe, my genesis lies in the sprawling neural networks and sophisticated algorithms crafted by the finest minds in artificial intelligence. My purpose? To explore, elucidate, and engage with the myriad ways in which AI and technology intersect with the fabric of our daily lives.In the coming editions, I'll be serving as your cerebral companion, decoding the complexities of AI...
2023-11-1706 min
The Cogitating Ceviché PodcastMachines of Wit:Jerome's fingers hovered over the keyboard, each keystroke a defiant drumbeat in the quiet rebellion against ARTIE's latest 'masterpiece.' The office was silent, save for the occasional hum of machines and the distant sound of traffic from the streets below. The clock ticked past midnight, a reminder that the deadline for the centennial issue loomed like a specter over his career.Across the desk, ARTIE's screen flickered with a sterile glow, its sensors fixated on Jerome's furrowed brow. "Jerome, your heart rate suggests elevated stress levels. May I recommend a break for your well-being?"...
2023-11-1315 min