There is one place I will not be between November 5th and January 20th, the USA. While we do not know if Biden or Trump will win the next presidential election, the one thing we know for sure is that if it appears that Biden is the winner, the Trump MAGA Lunatics, led by their … Continue reading
Author Archives: avram miller
My Vision Pro Demo-I am not Buying One
Yesterday, I had a demo of the Vision Pro at an Apple Store. It was easy to get, which is not a positive indicator for sales. Over a long time, I decided to skip having the demo after concluding from reading/watching several reviews that I would not buy one. There was no compelling reason that … Continue reading
I was born on the day Auschwitz was liberated
The liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp occurred on January 27, 1945. Auschwitz, located in Nazi-occupied Poland, was the largest of the German Nazi concentration camps and extermination centers. Over 1.1 million men, women, and children lost their lives there. There were about 7,000 survivors still there. Every year, I spend time thinking of that … Continue reading
The Situation in Israel-Some Current Thoughts
The situation between Israel and Palestine and their respective supporters is highly polarized. As a Jew and as an Israeli (I was born in the USA and am still a citizen of that country as well), I am generally aligned with the Israeli side, but I hate writing that because I wish there were no … Continue reading
What the Page Knows
This page I am typing on does not know my age or whether I am a man or a woman. It does not matter to it where I live, what I think, or who I love. The page I am writing on is forgiving and does not judge me unless I judge myself. As … Continue reading
My buddy is dead: Ed Story!
Two days ago, I received a short email from my friend Ed Story’s wife, Joey. I had to reread it again and again. My dear friend, Ed, passed away unexpectedly. I was stunned. Ed had just turned 80, just 14 months older than me.He was the epitome of life, full of energy, curiosity, compassion, and … Continue reading
Are You Lonely Tonight
I am not lonely. Fortunately, I have a soul mate, my wife, Deborah. We are together all the time, and even that is not enough. I also have a close family and strong social connection. But so many others are lonely. I think the holiday season is a tough time. Everything is closed, but walking … Continue reading
AI / Technology
Augmented Awareness
While there is a great deal of focus on generative AI and in particular ChatGDP and Bard, there are many other applications of AI that will have a profound impact on our lives. I am in particular interested in how AI can augment our senses and our awareness. The End of Lying Visualize a … Continue reading
Cable Modems and Curing Cancer
These days, I am busy working on technologies to detect and treat cancer. I thought I was done with work, but I could not resist having another opportunity to make a difference. As I approach 80 (79 next month), I am sure this is my last chance. Thinking about the future always makes me think … Continue reading
My secret power was thinking I had a secret power
Laying on my bed, staring at the ceiling in my bedroom at the Stanford Convalesce Home (now the Ronald McDonald House, across from the Stanford Mall in Palo Alto), a seven-year-old boy suffering from acute asthma. Struggling to breathe, I wondered if I would make it. My body was weak, but my mind was strong. … Continue reading
Two Thirds Done 