Michael T. Starks

Category: Society

  • The In-Between

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    I’m a project person. I like doing projects. The “In-Between” is that strange time when I’m not working on a project. One project has ended. Another is yet to begin. This would be a good time to go on a vacation. Traveling is probably the best thing I could do in between projects! However, I…

  • Celebrate Your Wins

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    Even small wins are worth celebrating. Did you lose five pounds? Celebrate! Did you take a nice walk? Celebrate! Did you have an instructive parenting moment? Celebrate! And especially if you’re on the verge of completing a big project, celebrate! Today, I got past a difficult issue with a screenplay that I’m writing. What better…

  • Networking Effects

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    When trying to solve complex problems, a diverse network of skilled people tends to outperform even the most extraordinary individuals. Having said this, coordination matters. Networks of people can get derailed, just like individuals, although for slightly different reasons. Whereas individuals have personal biases that lead to blind spots, networks of people can be brainwashed…

  • Being Remembered

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    Not many people are known for making history. Some stories have survived. While most people do not know who Eratosthenes was, you can find out. The same is true for many people who have played some role in making history. Others are more well-known: Hitler, Einstein, Gandhi, Darwin, Shakespeare, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Jesus, Caesar,…

  • Questions

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    The following are questions that everyone needs to answer. They may not need to do so in words. But their actions are going to tell their stories. These questions are deep. They cannot be answered once and for all. Any answers must be confirmed day by day. We live in a changing world. While our…

  • Where to Retire?

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    I get the following list when I ask Google, “Where to retire?” So, let’s take a closer look at these results. Daytona Beach and Lakeland are the only locations in the state of Florida. That surprises me, given that the entire state of Florida is supposed to be a retirement haven. Maybe, Google doesn’t appreciate…

  • Crypto Thoughts

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    I’ve never been that interested in Bitcoin. While I’m sure I’ve missed out on making a lot of money with Bitcoin, I don’t like its ties to the dark web, and I don’t like that it probably enables and facilitates criminal activity. Now, it may be that other cryptocurrencies have these same issues; however, I…

  • Blog Posts or Project Work?

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    There are only so many hours in the day. I wish I could write a blog post each day AND do significant project work each day. Alas, that’s not always possible with my current life priorities. So, I have to choose. When I’m feeling at least somewhat inspired, I usually choose to do project work.…

  • A.I. Writing

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    It’s easy to imagine a world where Artificial Intelligence does most of the work that humans used to do. It’s already happening. A.I. can do a lot! Forbes recognizes The Advantages of Artificial Intelligence in 2024. It’s in our best interest to understand how A.I. is being used and how we can personally use A.I.…

  • Priorities

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    I think it’s natural for our priorities to change over time. This means that we may be changing our direction when others don’t expect us to change. That’s OK. That’s part of what it means to be human. It’s important to continually ask ourselves what’s important. External events happen. Do any of these events require…