Technology alone doesn’t drive progress — people + tech do. I think hard-earned human wisdom paired with intelligent tools like AI will be unstoppable. —The TEKnologist
For years, technology favored the fast, the young, the fluent.
But everything is changing.
With the rise of AI, the playing field is shifting.
The advantage isn’t in knowing the tools—it’s in knowing what matters.
Life experience. Perspective. Judgment.
These aren’t soft skills anymore — when combined with AI, they’re superpowers.
As always, your mileage may vary, so use what’s helpful. Discard the rest.✌️
Written by a creative technologist, photographer, and AI advocate living in Japan.
Sharing my reflections and thoughts on photography, philosophy, and technology.
AIREC (AI-Driven Robot for Embrace and Care) is a 150-kg AI-driven humanoid robot designed to assist in elderly care in Japan by 2030 at an estimated cost of ¥10,000.
AIREC can already perform tasks such as repositioning patients—a critical function for preventing bedsores and diaper changes. It Can also assists with daily activities like cooking and laundry.
Written by a creative technologist, photographer, and AI advocate living in Japan.
Sharing my reflections and thoughts on photography, philosophy, and technology.
In this TED Talk, Will AI Make Us the Last Generation to Read and Write?, Caleb Everett presents a thought-provoking discussion on what I believe is an inevitable shift in our society.
As someone who has always been more visual, I don't personally find this evolution uncomfortable, but I recognize that many might. Paradoxically, Everett touches on a feeling I can relate to—guilt over not picking up a traditional book and instead consuming content via audio or video.
While I don’t believe reading and writing will disappear entirely, I do think they may become skills reserved for a small percentage of society, much like how literacy was once limited to the elite.
As always, your mileage may vary, so use what’s helpful. Discard the rest. ✌️
Written by a creative technologist, photographer, and AI advocate living in Japan.
Sharing my reflections and thoughts on photography, philosophy, and technology.
A common debate in AI adoption is whether strong use cases drive adoption or if widespread adoption leads to the discovery of meaningful use cases. While it’s probably a bit of both, many use-cases emerge from an open-minded approach to adoption. I've seen firsthand how resistance to new technology—whether due to skepticism, fear, or habit, can prevent these potential applications from surfacing in the first place.
Bottom line: Waiting for the “perfect” use case before engaging with AI will leave you playing catch-up when your epiphany moment finally happens.
As always, your mileage may vary, so use what’s helpful. Discard the rest. ✌️
Written by a creative technologist, photographer, and AI advocate living in Japan.
Sharing my reflections and thoughts on photography, philosophy, and technology.