Angelo BaacoVictimhood MarketingThe glorification of victimhood to spread ideology is not unique to the 21st century or to Western civilization. This method proved…Mar 2, 2023Mar 2, 2023
Angelo BaacoChatGPT AI Takeover or Just Over-hype?IBM Deep Blue defeated a chess master in the mid-1990s. Now you can download a chess game on any smartphone that's can be just as "smart".Mar 2, 2023Mar 2, 2023
Angelo BaacoSanta’s Little HelpersWhile we’ve all heard of Santa Claus' elves in the North Pole, his other "helpers/partners" from other European legends seem far more…Dec 28, 2022Dec 28, 2022
Angelo BaacoThe Psychology behind KataPractitioners of traditional Japanese martial arts are all too familiar with "kata", the various series of techniques that must be learned…Nov 14, 2022Nov 14, 2022
Angelo BaacoSigns that someone is pushing BSWant to know if someone is basically full of bullsh*t? Here are a few indicators:Oct 29, 2022Oct 29, 2022
Angelo BaacoOriginal Sin in Modern Western SocietyThe concept of "original sin" is probably one of the best tactics to gain both wealth and power. This worked for religions, but also worked…Oct 28, 2022Oct 28, 2022
Angelo BaacoHate Speech Should Be ProtectedWe can all agree that bigotry and discrimination based on a person’s creed, gender, or other immutable characteristics, are wrong. It’s…Apr 15, 20211Apr 15, 20211
Angelo BaacoThe Machine Apocalypse is Already UnderwayA lot of popular science fiction depict a future where artificial intelligence becomes self-aware and decides to kill and / or enslave…Apr 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021
Angelo BaacoAn Immigrant’s Rant about Canada DayI wrote this on social media on Canada Day 2020 as I saw hastags like #CancelCanadaDay and quotes calling this “stolen land”. We’ll see…Jul 3, 2020Jul 3, 2020
Angelo BaacoDevelop credibility, humility, and a love of learning using a simple phraseIn the modern economy, expertise, skills and knowledge are some of the best measures of your competence. Many of us are afraid to admit…Feb 26, 2020Feb 26, 2020