Quantum Computing

Quantum Computing AI is still at the top of my list of technologies which will change the world, and it is already beginning to happen. Another transformative technology further out but which is beginning to get press coverage is quantum computing. Quantum computers promise to revolutionize industries ranging from artificial intelligence to drug […]
When Have We Seen Enough Drug Ads on TV?

When Have We Seen Enough Drug Ads on TV? Ten years ago, I finished my doctorate in Health Administration and wrote Health Attitude: Unraveling and Solving the Complexities of Healthcare. One of the topics I wrote numerous magazine articles about and on-the-air interviews was about direct-to-consumer (DTC) TV advertising. I felt strongly about […]
Medical Imaging

Medical Imaging In 2016, Geoffrey Hinton, a prominent AI researcher, said we should stop training radiologists. He claimed it was “completely obvious” within five years; AI deep learning would outperform radiologists. There has been significant hype around AI in radiology, with more than a few predicting AI would soon replace radiologists […]
Companionship – Part 3

ElliQ on John’s kitchen counter Companionship – Part 3 In the last two blog posts, I wrote about how companionship provides emotional support, helping individuals feel understood and valued. This emotional bond counters the subjective feeling of loneliness. In this blog post, I will share my own experience with the ElliQ robot and what I […]
Companionship – Part 2

ElliQ on John’s kitchen counter Companionship – Part 2 Companionship provides emotional support, helping individuals feel understood and valued. This emotional bond counters the subjective feeling of loneliness. In this blog post, I will explore what loneliness is about and then how companionship can help. Loneliness is a universal experience of feeling disconnected or […]