When the Ocean Reaches the Sea Oats

This week, I am taking a short break from my AI in Our World series to write about something unfolding outside my window. From our oceanfront home in Florida, I can watch the beach change as the tide rises and falls. Today, I watched the incoming water approach recently planted sea oats. These plants help […]

Digital Democracy Project

Serving on boards, both corporate and non-profit, is a very rewarding experience. Not financially — but in the sense that you have been able to help with a new idea, or to share an experience that can be helpful. I have been privileged to have served on a number of boards. The two largest organizations […]

Quantum Computing

Dr. Mark Hirko, Dr. Paul Wright, Dr. John Patrick at Watson Research Quantum Computing What looks like a fancy chandelier in the picture is actually the heart of an IBM quantum computer. AI is still at the top of my list of technologies which is changing the world, but another transformative technology further out but […]

At Home

I was in the hospital for 57 days battling radiation cystitis. The end result was a cystectomy to remove the bladder. Incredibly complex surgery.

Heading Home

I was in the hospital for 57 days battling radiation cystitis. The end result was a cystectomy to remove the bladder. Incredibly complex surgery.