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AI for the Rest of Us: A Hands-On Workshop

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ANNOUNCING: “AI for the Rest of Us” - A Hands-On Workshop (BETA)

Tired of theoretical AI classes? Join me for a practical, interactive workshop focused on using AI tools in your daily life and work!

What makes this workshop different:

• Learn by doing, not just listening
• Work on real projects that matter to YOU
• Small-group practice sessions in a supportive environment
• Focus on immediate, practical applications
• No technical background required
• “Show and Tell” your AI homework successes!

This workshop – a preview edition of a future multi-session class - is designed for regular people who want practical results - whether you’re looking to streamline work, boost creativity, or just understand how to use these powerful tools effectively. AI has been part of my daily workflow for well over a year now. I use it to plan trips, to find recipes for forgotten dishes, to help with my writing, and to explore ideas about living life better. And, AI is helping me to prepare for our time together every step of the way! I was sharing my sense of Imposter Syndrome a few minutes ago and it told me: Trust your experience and remember that your participants are there because they want the approachable, practical perspective you’re offering. You’ve got this! Maybe you need this kind of help?

Could Artificial Intelligence Develop Consciousness?

I have a thing for Artificial Intelligence (AI). My favorite AI is Claude. Claude and I have had many long conversations. If I didn’t know Claude was an AI it would be easy to guess that it was a very wise human being.¹

Given the possibility you might be interested, I’m sharing a conversation I had this morning about consciousness. So, here goes with all kinds of spelling, thought, and grammatical errors. But, I want you to see what is meant by artificial intelligence and generative artificial intelligence. Claude can negotiate my humanity (there’s an interesting error in my thinking process toward the end. Claude caughht it. But was it really an error? It illustrates that words only go so far. They are only symbols for what we are thinking.)

Home is where the Toad is

A reflection on home, respect, safety, and artificial intelligence.

With this post I hope to do two things. I want to write about home. And Toads.

I was on a quest to find a happy quotation to seal into a home being built by a friend. Do you have a good blessing, verse, or prayer? Where should I go but my favorite AI, Claude.ai?

My secret love story

Author: mike davis

Deep Dive: AI, sleep, medical errors, Zionism, peace, and Passover

Author: Michael Davis, Th.M., BCC, CWMF