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The First Time I’ve Had an Understanding of AI

Revisado: 05-02-25

In a self-aware way, Dr. Kissinger and his co-authors raise many questions about how this world changing technology will affect our way of life. No answers, but plenty to think about.

Narrator does a nice job on an abstract concept.

I think you will find this is an excellent way to begin to build your framework for observing the rapid evolution that we will see and experience almost daily with AI.

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Recitation of Problems With No Real Solutions

Revisado: 04-14-25

This book begins with thoughtful analysis of what is wrong with our government (meaning federal, state, and local) in the form of stifling regulations and requirements, punctuated with interesting stories of how the bureaucratic process strangles progress.

There are some riveting stories about the heroic successes which have made America the World Leader in innovation, from invention to wide-spread delivery of life-changing successes like the light bulb (Thomas Edison) and the automobile (Henry Ford).

They even use the story of penicillin, an English triumph, which was discovered by Alexander Fleming, but then effectively commercialized by the US using the discoveries of Howard Florey and Ernest Chain. In this latter situation, penicillin quickly progressed from a small success in the lab to the world-wide phenomenon that saved millions of lives in World War II and later. In this situation, the US government provided limited financial support. This success was accomplished without the regulatory constraints that we experience everywhere today.

The disappointment in the book is in the conclusion, namely that all we need is for the government to "reimagine" itself. The authors seem to believe that their Party can establish a Think Tank and suddenly a leader will emerge who will carry us all into the Promised Land.

The story recognizes the importance of Hero Leaders in making things happen, and today we find many Hero Leaders in our midst, like Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and others.

Surely, the authors have a better solution than suggesting that "government can reimagine itself". Better to challenge their Party to back our Heroes and eliminate the regulations and bureaucracy.

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My Vote for Steve Hilton for Governor

Revisado: 04-05-25

This story is nauseating but part of the daily life that Californians experience.

The Bullet Train to almost no-where is just one example of the waste and corruption that is rampant and tolerated. $24 Billion was spent on housing the homeless, but no accounting was made of where the money went.

With the LA Unified School District graduating students with a literacy rate below 50%, and about 50% of voters in the State not paying taxes, the downhill spiral is already well engrained.

It would be refreshing to hear a candidate recommend ways to address the problems. Good Luck, Steve, when you run.

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Very interesting perspective on difficult subject

Revisado: 12-26-24

The professor does an excellent job explaining a subject that people are reluctant to discuss. He explores it from all angles. I learned a few facts and a lot more perspective.

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Excellent History of Time Before Records

Revisado: 05-19-24

The Professor really brings this subject to life. He puts you in the middle of the experience.

His enthusiasm for the subject is infectious. His teaching style is also superb. He briefly describes what he will be teaching. Then he brilliantly describes the times and events as best we understand them. Then he summarizes what he said.

It’s a long course, but it flew by fast for me.

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Complex but not obscure

Revisado: 04-07-24

The Professor made a very complex subject almost comprehensible by a naive layman. He even approached some novel concepts like Free Will in the realm of Quantum Mechanics. It is fascinating how much we know, and don't know, about our World. I really enjoyed the Course and how it has opened my imagination.

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Very captivating

Revisado: 11-24-23

This story is well done, with interesting twists and turns and narration which really enhances the drama and suspense.

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Excellent story-Outstanding Narration

Revisado: 02-25-23

Dorsey Armstrong is a captivating speaker. Her command of languages is so enjoyable to hear. She makes the Middle Ages come alive. I have listened to her other Great Courses and she never disappoints. This course is very flattering to women and identifies aspects of the Middle Ages that one would not naturally consider. I have thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Just Right

Revisado: 01-31-23

This is just the right number of lectures to provide an excellent guide to the life of this enormous historical figure. The Professor has a nice delivery. Very enjoyable and informative.

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Excellent and fun way to enjoy history.

Revisado: 11-19-22

Great performance by the professor. He makes history come alive in a very connected way.

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