Don't pick a side

I like the idea of computers helping me organize data and assist in busywork.

But I also think AI is, broadly speaking today, built on theft and plagiarism.

I like the idea of well-made products, services and tools - things made with care.

But I also think ‘made with care’ is sometimes conflated with ‘fancy’, which I don’t like.

I like listening to my son’s nursery rhymes in the kitchen, or the car, when he wants it.

But I also think ‘music everywhere’ subscriptions services are silly.

These thoughts may sound like they’re at odds with each other.

That’s OK. You’re allowed to do that. The thought-police won’t come after you about that.

For my examples, I’d prefer to do the busywork myself if it releases me from associating with plagiarised works. I favor ‘made well’ over ‘impresses others’. I take music files with me. That’s fine.

We don’t have to ‘pick a side’. We can decide for ourselves.