On August 25th, I joined Ramon Perez, executive director of the Digital Democracy Project in Orland, Florida, on a zoom interview. I think it is a great project. In the short term, it will allow Floria voters to express their thumbs or down on pending legislation. It is not an official vote but lets voters express themselves and hold politicians accountable for how they vote the will of the people. Over the next few years, the project will become available across the country. Ultimately, the Digital Democracy app will show voters how real voting can be done with their mobile devices. The interview is on my YouTube channel. 

The Goshen Fair was fun for grandkids and all of us. The 110 year old fair draws thousands of people to the northern most part of Connecticut. The intense heat did not hold anyone back from seeing the tractor pull, lumberjack competition, the cows, pigs, sheep, camels and much more. The 50 food vendors had a good day. The prices were stunning. See a few pics here.

On Thursday, September 14, at 6:30 pm, I will be giving a talk at the Ridgefield Library, 472 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877. The title of the talk will be “AI: Should We Embrace it or be Afraid of it?” More info and sign up for the talk here.

Following are videos of talks and interviews I gave this year. I have been fortunate to be able to share my thoughts on technology with a number of groups. 

Ramon Perez is the executive director of the Digital Democracy Project in Orland, Florida. I think it is a great project. In the short term, it will allow Floria voters to express their thumbs or down on pending legislation. It is not an official vote but lets voters express themselves and hold politicians accountable for how they vote the will of the people. Over the next few years, the project will become available across the country. Ultimately, the Digital Democracy app will show voters how real voting can be done with their mobile devices. The interview is on my YouTube channel. 

On July 21, I gave a lecture on AI @FoundersHallCT. I wan’t sure how many would turn out. It was a lot. Great interest in the topic. In addition to current events and outlooks, I told the audience about Robot Attitude: How Robots and Artificial Intelligence Will Make Our Lives Better. 

On March 8th I was the guest speaker at the first meeting of Probus in Palm Coast, Florida on March 8. Probus is a worldwide organization of retired and semi-retired men and women who come together to make new friends, learn new things, and have fun. There are over 4,000 Probus clubs in more than 100 countries, with over 400,000 members. Probus clubs are non-political, non-sectarian, and non-profit. They are self-governing and autonomous, and each club sets its own policies and activities.

On March 30, I gave my 12th annual lecture called Tech Talk at Hammock Dunes Club in Palm Coast, Florida where I live in the winter.

On March 23, gave a town hall-like speech and Q&A with the IT special interest group (SIG) of the New York Executive Forum. The event was via Zoom.

On April 19, I gave a talk and Q&A with a group of Union Carbide retirees. Some years ago, Union Carbide had its headquarters about a mile from where I live in Connecticut. The event was via Zoom.

There are many more videos of my lectures, interviews, etc. on my YouTube channel which you can find here.