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Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:25:16 GMT https://johndturner.com/blog/why-using-ai-is-like-working-with-the-worlds-most-knowledgeable-but-quirky-actor https://johndturner.com/blog/why-using-ai-is-like-working-with-the-worlds-most-knowledgeable-but-quirky-actor Learn why AI behaves like a brilliant but quirky actor and how the right "directing" approach transforms your results from mediocre to consistently exceptional. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://johndturner.com/blog/2024-year-in-review-and-goals-for-2025 https://johndturner.com/blog/2024-year-in-review-and-goals-for-2025 I've been doing public year-in-reviews for several years now (though I missed a few, which I regret). I believe reflection is a crucial tool for growth. 2023 20... Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:50:07 GMT https://johndturner.com/blog/books-ive-read-in-2024 https://johndturner.com/blog/books-ive-read-in-2024 Here are a few books I enjoyed this year. As you can tell I love History and Philosophy. 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