Talking Tech: On Early (and Late) Adoption of Tech

In which I explain why I dodged buying a smartphone until two weeks ago (and why I finally bought one), my perspective on using technology, and some apps in AI I have been using lately (and ones I am seeking). Also — Substack has implemented a podcast transcription feature - check it out!Episode LinksCross-written lettersWikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossed_letterA crossed letter is a manuscript letter which contains two separate sets of writing, one written over the other at right-angles.[1][2] This was done during the early days of the postal system in the 19th century to save on expensive postage charges, as well as to save paper. This technique is also called cross-hatching[3] or cross-writing.[4][5]Google Translate and SumoThe Nikkan Sports Weigh-In Pic - via SumoMemes subreddit, thanks, u/ExtensionEar1901!What it looks like after Google Translate processes it….Um, yeah.LexLex.pageOtterOtter.aiSTUMP - Meep on public finance, pensions, mortality and more is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to STUMP - Meep on public finance, pensions, mortality and more at marypatcampbell.substack.com/subscribe