How AI is like driving to the overlook
This December, I had the chance to return to an area that I love in Central Oregon and while hiking along the river, realized the deep similarities between AI and driving to a scenic overlook: it’s beautiful, fast and easy, but there’s so much lost when you remove the journey.
Balancing Work with Play
How does a climate scientist stay energized and productive throughout their career? Guest writer Steve Ghan shares his secret: play every day. Throughout his career as a climate scientist, Steve found that biking to work and taking daily walks weren't time away from his work—they were what made his work possible. Thirty minutes of riding each way gave him mental clarity, creative insights, and the perfect transition between home and work. When stuck on a problem, walking helped him think it through. The result? A fulfilling career powered by movement, nature, and the same sense of freedom he felt on his first road bike at fifteen.