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John Sumser

@johnsumser.bsky.social

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Perpetual learner. Recovering industry analyst learning the ropes of software development and marketing. Strong opinions loosely held.

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John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Jun 16

I'm exploring the evolution of new metaphors driven by tech disruption
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Hunting the New Metaphor: 1

There are (at least) three basic phases in the adoption of a new technology. The first phase involves using the new tools to do old things faster and more efficiently The second phase involves doing m...

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Jun 8

To be in public office right now is to constantly ask yourself: How do I make sure I'm standing on the right side of history?

There's a simple answer.

The wrong side of history will always tell you to be afraid - the right side of history will always expect you to be brave.

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John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Jun 9

Today, we say “the computer hallucinated.” We used to say, “The computer is wrong.” What changed?

John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Apr 29

Today’s good news. AI cannot escape the internet. Where would it go?

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John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Apr 22

This

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I went to the Naval Academy to defend freedom, not to dismantle it

Stripping the library of books undermines our Navy—and mimics regimes we spent decades confronting.

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John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Mar 14

No model is better than every other model in every way.

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Steve Browne @sbrownehr.bsky.social · Feb 22

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John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Feb 23

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John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Feb 22

Calendula

John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Feb 22

The first poppies.

John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Feb 21

Irony alert

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The White House said book bans aren’t happening. Now JD Vance’s memoir is a target.

“Hillbilly Elegy” contains profanity, references to LGBTQ+ people and passages celebrating diversity — features that may conflict with Trump administration executive orders.

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John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Feb 20

The only reason to make the world meaner is because it is cheaper.

John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Feb 15

In the redwoods

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John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Feb 9

Rainbows All Over Your Blues

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John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Feb 9

Remember the rainbow.

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The Rainbow Connection : Willie Nelson

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John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Feb 8

Outsourcing of the corruption is underway.

John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Feb 8

Loved this ‘Generative AI is fast food for the mind.”

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The Socrates Trap: When Making People Think Makes You The Enemy (Part 1/2)

"Oh, you think you're so smart..."

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John Sumser @johnsumser.bsky.social · Feb 7

Engagement potential is limited by compensation. If it isn’t fair (internally equitable, externally competitive, and effectively communicated), you’re fighting an uphill battle.