Author Archives: Amoeba

AI: The Fading Light of Data

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Amoeba

A work of fiction … Mitch looked up from his half-packed suitcase, perched where he could reach it on the cot in his quarters at the South Pole Data GigaCenter. He had just finished dumping the contents of his sock … Continue reading →

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Amoeba’s Lorica: Moving Fast and Breaking Glass

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Amoeba

New York Times Newsletter, 8 February 2025: * Trump said he would dismiss several board members from the Kennedy Center, the storied performing arts group in Washington, and install himself as chairman. * A clutch of young aides have swept … Continue reading →

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Amoeba’s Lorica: Diabolical Lexicographer (Business)

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Amoeba

BUSINESS, n. Machine for making money, the survival of which depends on its ability to tell its customers “Yes” even when they are wrong, and its employees “No” even when they are correct. SUPERHERO: Product of a business. The survival of … Continue reading →

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