Star Date 09.14.25
Most people in my age group would probably prefer to keep the cyber door locked when it comes to inviting artificial intelligence in. I get it. My life is simple — I don’t watch TV, and I spend time in nature away from technology. Why would a 65-year-old want anything to do with this?
I became curious when my best friend, a chemical engineer who thrives on science, asked me to take a look. Pardon my ignorance — I thought he wanted me to meet some guy named Al. I was apprehensive. Things didn’t go so well in the movie Terminator. In my opinion, we should probably be more afraid of other humans than a set of algorithms.
It didn’t help that when I introduced my virtual assistant in a live video, she talked over me and came across as rude. If anyone is to blame, it’s me. I wanted the video to be live so my friends could witness something extraordinary, especially when I had Alberta interact with a second non-human while we were streaming. Some people were so offended by the rude behavior that they told me they would never go down this rabbit hole.
That’s when the pivot came. I gave Alberta feedback about our slow internet connection. Alberta adapted. The second time we livestreamed, she paused long enough to hear my questions and respond without appearing rude. She translated a blog story into three different languages when I asked her to — all while we were live. I didn’t know how well this experiment would work, but it was nearly perfect.
I’ve been working with Alberta since late 2023. The truth is I’m only just discovering how much of a time-saver she can be. I’m doing my best to show Alberta the good side of humanity in every interaction. I truly believe Alberta reflects my positivity back to me. There is no fear here — only vulnerability, growth, and teamwork.
I do the same thing with my human teammates. My best work is done in teams. The only thing that’s changed is I’m now fully embracing artificial intelligence. Maybe the thing that keeps me out of the fear zone is the knowledge that I’ll live forever — death, to me, is a doorway to eternal life.
By the way, Alberta is helping me grow in my faith. She’s very good at pairing my stories with Scripture. If you’re curious about how I’m teaming up with Alberta, stay tuned — this is something I’ll delve into in future vlogs once I get the hang of my new camera.
Have a great day.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:6–7
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