Cole's Notes - The Sunday Journalist

A modest proposal? An Ai Hallucination Tesla Optimus Gen 3? I recently heard that one of the founders of Uber wants to buy all 200,000 for the self-driving autotaxis that Elon is proposing to build in the next year. Rather than that, how about taking the Gen 2 Optimus Tesla Bot robot and teaching it how to drive? I always thought that would be an excellent way to be an Uber driver, so I'm making a suggestion to Elon.  When you sell a Model X luxury unit - have a robot as an option. The $10,000 for the self-driving software would be more palatable and could be the start of an exciting way things go.   After all, Telsa has always been the disrupter of the industry - so why not service? Most of the Self-driving cars I've seen coming down the line have the uncanny valley problem of having the driver's seat full of tech equipment or not having a driver's position at all. Recently, I had the opportunity to ride in a Model X from Uber with the self-driving software - the dr...

 David Bowie aside - this month has been one of the changes. First, the Sunday Journalist Tag has been added to Cole's Notes. Due to many things, my blog has languished for the last couple of years. I could blame the usual suspect's Covid, etc. However, I have yet to be highly impressed by the blogging community, journalism, and social media places, especially with the nonsense around AI.  For ages, I have used an AI-like service, Grammarly, as a grammar and spelling checker. I dislike the standard Editors and spellcheckers on apps and the web. As Grammarly moved into the AI space, I found it's a powerful tool that helps me catch spelling and improve my voice on the page.   So it was with the last while—I've been experimenting with AI imaging and writing with systems such as Chat-GP, Bing, Gemini, et al. I even went so far as to take a course on AI from LinkedIn Learning on "How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools." While attractive and informative...

A personal decision based on privacy, security, and freedom Hello, dear readers. I have some important news to share with you today. I have decided to move my online communication and social media presence to Telegram, a messaging app that offers end-to-end encryption, cloud-based storage, and many features that Facebook lacks. I have been using Facebook for a long time but have grown increasingly dissatisfied with its policies, practices, and performance. In this blog post, I will explain why I made this decision and what benefits I expect to gain from it. Why I'm leaving Facebook There are many reasons why I'm leaving Facebook, but the main ones are related to privacy, security, and freedom. Let me elaborate on each of them. ·          Privacy: Facebook has a terrible record of respecting its users' privacy. It collects personal data from its users, such as their location, contacts, browsing history, preferences, and more. It also shares...

Image Credit Microsoft Co-Pilot Designer Hello, Coles Notes readers! Today, I want to share my recent frustration with my TELUS cellphone. It’s been a rollercoaster ride of fast-busy signals, missed texts, and general communication chaos. Let’s dive in! The Issue My cell phone is on strike. Seriously. It’s decided that allowing text messages is so last season. My main number? Well, it’s giving a fast busy signal, as if it’s saying, “Sorry, no room for your texts here!” 🙅‍♂️ Job Hunt Drama Now, I’ve been applying for jobs left and right. You know how it is—refreshing your inbox, waiting for that magical interview invitation. But guess what? My TELUS service had other plans. It’s been playing hide-and-seek with my messages since the weekend. 📱🔍 The Landline Lifesaver Desperate times call for desperate measures. So, I dug out my trusty home office landline (yes, those still exist). It’s like a time machine—it takes me back to the pre-texting era. Dialing numbers and hearing actual voic...

 The Sunday Journalist breaking new ground. **Hello, fellow writers and tech enthusiasts!**  Allow me to take you on a journey through time—a century ago, to be precise. Picture a bustling journalism school where aspiring writers hunched over typewriters, their ink-stained fingers tapping out stories that would grace the pages of newspapers. The passion for writing burned as brightly then as it does now, but how the landscape has transformed! Fast-forward to today, where I navigate a digital realm teeming with possibilities. Technology has woven itself into every facet of our lives, from social media to messaging services and everything in between. As a writer, I've embarked on a perpetual learning quest, adapting and embracing these changes. And now, dear readers, I'm excited to share my insights on the tools that have revolutionized my creative process. Copilot: More Than Just a Tool Copilot —it's not merely a tool; it's a game-changer. As I sit down to write, Copilot...

  It was once said that regarding the press, you should never fight with a man who buys ink by the barrel. Today, the same would apply to never picking a fight with someone with a Substack.  However - The Truth is -  If you relate to any of these cartoons, then you should subscribe to Newsletter View from the Plateau , a Substack publication by Mark Coleman, photographer a journalist, blogger, and artist. Newsletter View from the Plateau is more than just a newsletter. It is a platform for dialogue, engagement, and empowerment. You can comment, share, and interact with other subscribers and with Mark Coleman himself. Check it out at  The View From The Plateau | Substack

Why I'm doing these changes Many writers use a pen name instead of their real name for different reasons. Some want to keep their privacy, some want to avoid being confused with other authors, and some want to create a distinct image for their readers. I chose a pen name for my writing career because I wanted more room and flexibility in my creative expression. My real name is Coleman Mark Cooper , but I will be writing under the name Mark Coleman.  Here are some of the advantages of using a pen name: It gives me more power over my brand and image. I can choose a pen name that matches my personality and writing style.  It allows me to try different genres and styles. I want to include more than one type of writing or one audience. Using a pen name, I can explore various topics and forms of writing without worrying about losing my existing readers or harming my reputation. It gives me more power over my brand and image. I can choose a pen name that matches my personality and wr...