Almost Fables

Agile and the Lion

In a land where hunger reigns, a prince turns to a greedy monkey to outsource his kingdom's hunting, only to receive unsatisfying results. As chaos grows and the people's patience wanes, an old, wise lion is brought in to bring order to the hunt. But can one lion's wisdom overcome a system of greed and miscommunication before the entire kingdom collapses?

The Problem of Unjustified Confidence in AI Models

 I tried taking my AI model to the beach, but instead of enjoying the view, it kept trying to analyze the sand grains and classify the waves. This highlights a key problem: the gap between the hype surrounding artificial intelligence and its real-world limitations. Today, we're inundated with both warnings and promises, a far cry from twenty years ago when AI was quietly used for things like deciding who qualifies for a home mortgage. Let's cut through the fear, uncertainty, and doubt to demystify AI's true capabilities and limitations.

Secure Software by Design

Published in 2018, unfortunately still too relevant. It begins with reminding us the cost of unsecure software. One mind boggling statstic is the true cost of one hack on Yahoo,  $450 BILLION US, 3 Billion records stolen. Each person is responsible for limiting damage when (not if) their information is stolen. 

How Papa Fought the Bear

When Papa came face-to-face with a bear in the wilderness, he followed all the rules for survival. But as the bear advanced, he was forced to abandon his plan and rely on a very unconventional defense. What happens next is a testament to quick thinking and a reminder that even the smallest things can save your life.