An exploration of the tree:neuron, forest:brain metaphor

A reflection on Random Forests in machine learning, exploring how intelligence can emerge from many imperfect interconnected systems — much like forests, neural networks, and human thought itself.

An exploration of the “LLM uncanny valley,” examining why Large Language Models feel simultaneously human and inhuman — mirrors of collective thought that imitate understanding without possessing consciousness.

When coding — what do humans understand, and what do machines understand? I posit that the answers lie pretty close together.

A statement about how and when I use LLMs to help me write this blog.

A look at the magic of knitting machines.

Finch and Bluebird look through the library for their makeshift bookmarks.

Albatross writes another birthday poem for his Bluebird.

Bluebird collaborates on a story with Magpie.

Finch and Bluebird situate themselves in the middle of the AI debate spectrum.

Finch and Bluebird celebrate a magical bird identification app.

Bluebird meets a piano instructor with animal assistants.

Bluebird asks what makes cats and synths such a great combo.

We all bid adieu to our shared orange housecat.

Magpie writes an instructional poem.

Bluebird gets a new camera.

Magpie writes about Bjork's immersive, AI-generated soundscape.

Magpie writes about Imogen Heap's self-made AI assistant.

Magpie writes about this years winners of the Lumen Prize.