Everybody solves crosswords differently. This is how I solved the Wednesday, 3/18/2026 NYT.

Everybody solves crosswords differently. This is how I solved the Wednesday, 3/18/2026 NYT.

A little more trouble with this one. Thursday, 3/19/26 NYT.

Robert Mueller demonstrated admirable American values.

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Today’s NYT puzzle gave me a little more trouble.

Sometimes, when I push back on the AI a lot, I wonder if it thinks I’m smarter than its other customers.

If you haven’t made an AI “doubt” itself today, then what are you even doing?

I am always pleased, however, when I push back and AI stands its ground, tells me I’m wrong, and convinces me otherwise.

I’ve always been inspired by Bruce Springsteen, but the fact that, at 76 years old, he’s singing for “No Kings” protests is pretty awesome. Coolest grandpa on the block. Also he looks about my age (50).

“The Beginning of Programming as We’ll Know It.” Why I’m confident that embracing AI with a heavy dose of skepticism is the power play for programmers. bitsplitting.org/2026/04/0…

If you want to know when AI is finally coming for your job, just keep an eye on when OpenAI and Anthropic stop hiring for your job.

Every American would be basking in luxury, or at least square meals and healthcare, if our government only thought that investing in ourselves was more prudent than destroying everybody else. A country led by self-proclaimed “fiscal conservatives,” no less. They’re throwing our riches away.

I just had the idea that some AI company might use The Pixies’ “Gigantic” to make an ad called “Agentic,” and it horrified me. Anyway this video is cool and does a good job showing how every musician plays their part. www.youtube.com/watch

Also Kim Deal’s enthusiasm is soooo contagious.

Such delight. www.youtube.com/watch

AI is a tool. When the axe was invented, somebody probably said, “wow, I’m going to use this to cut so much wood!”, and somebody else said “I’m going to use this to kill so many people!”

The best tools are hard to judge ethically.

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I know I’m fighting against a radicalized anti-AI cadre when I say this, but I believe AI is good, will prevail, and that its positives will make every naysayer sorry that they ever doubted it.