Does blogging still make sense in the age of generative AI?

In the 15 years since I set up this blog, the blogging landscape has changed dramatically. And, now, generative AI is throwing yet another spanner in the works. So, on this blog anniversary, I find myself asking: Does it still make sense to keep a personal blog, as an academic? Photo by Phil Hearing on Unsplash Technological changes … Continue reading Does blogging still make sense in the age of generative AI?

[Miscellany] The Monarch’s symbols, writing for the algorithm vs. your audience, and people that shaped me

On the power of symbols Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, September 8th. In addition to being a person, Elizabeth II was also an institution, and, in that latter role, she was promptly replaced by her first-born son, Charles. The change in Head of State will be reflected in ceremonial as well as functional objects … Continue reading [Miscellany] The Monarch’s symbols, writing for the algorithm vs. your audience, and people that shaped me