First Blog

  This simmering political-legal stew is a looming danger in the USA. According to the National Center for State Courts (NCSC), nearly two-thirds (63%) of Americans expressed trust and confidence in state courts. Yet, 59% also say the word “political” can be used to describe the courts.  In the Illinois situation, the two branches, executive and judicial, are acting in open concert. Pritzker’s political position is obvious, but the courts should at the very least understand the law. They do not. BTW… Confidence in Federal courts is at a historic low (43% on bias), substantially due to the partisan divide. In many states, the court system has become the handmaiden to the governor. 

A.     The geometry and visualization of the real is the first step toward the visualization of the abstract. B.     Joy comes as after a spring rain. Though momentary, it brings life. C.     In our world, many are born without the capacity for faith, to believe without evidence.

 

  CHICAGO, with its eruptive waves of taxation, can be likened to ancient Pompeii beneath the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, an affluent city oblivious to the rumblings of its own destruction. Pompeii’s wealthy citizens ignored the warning signs, clinging to their comforts until the volcano’s fire and ash consumed them. Likewise, Chicago’s elite seem unwilling to recognize the approach of economic catastrophe. These new tax initiatives, the city’s own fire and ash, may appear sustainable for a time, but the moment of critical eruption may come swiftly, leaving Chicago no longer a sanctuary for anyone.

A.     The look of the country changes because of the men we admire. – from the movie “Hud,” 1963. B.     Success is not an accident. --- Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer star) C.     Life moves fast; don’t forget to enjoy it. --- from the movie “Ferris Bueller's Day Off,” 1986.

Introduction. In an increasingly complex world, the ability to solve problems effectively is a cornerstone of personal and professional success. Whether tackling everyday challenges or groundbreaking innovations, problem-solving requires more than just raw intelligence or luck. It draws upon a multifaceted framework that can be distilled into four essential pillars: 1.      Techniques 2.      Knowledge 3.      States 4.      Disposition These pillars, as outlined in various cognitive and psychological models, provide a comprehensive approach to navigating obstacles. Techniques encompass the methods and tools we employ; Knowledge refers to the foundational facts and theories we draw upon; States involve our emotional and motivational conditions; and Disposition highlights our inherent traits like inventiveness and flexibility. Together, they form a robust structure that enables individuals to d...

  A.     Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. — Seneca, Roman statesman B.     Political maxim: “When the facts are not in your favor, change the facts.” C.     Failure is a part of success. Yes but… Too much failure dulls the spirit. 

 No matter how dark the journey, there is still light.

  HEAT. You may not remember, but only a few decades ago, people would frequently discuss the excessive heat generated by electricity production. "It would destroy the planet."  Not any more, as the full discussion is about doubling or tripling power production, particularly to feed AI. So, what happened to HEAT?

A.   “Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent.” --- Adam Smith B.   Failure is part of achieving success. C.   It is not a belief when you have generated the evidence. D. The Solitaire Illusion. Many a solitaire player falls for the illusion of having great skill after winning about five straight games. Know what luck is.

Introduction. We have previously discussed numerous aspects of problem-solving, usually from a general attitude of applying logic and its multifaceted venues. Yet some of the most difficult problems come from the everyday category. If you’re a CEO managing the subtleties and irregularities of your company, you have everyday problems that require vast experience carefully tuned to your operations. Many problems are quite undefinable, but imply requiring a vast superstructure of information, much of it tangential, to solve. Similarly, if you are a homemaker, managing your home, partner, and children, you have entirely similar problems, though perhaps different in scope. In this brief essay, we consider everyday problems. Since we have an alien race living among us, we can look at the problems they have.  Of course, we created these aliens. They are us but called AI. Problem-solving is one of the defining features of intelligence. Both humans and artificial intelligence (AI) systems e...