Welcome to the Conversation

A little while ago, a long and fascinating series of dialogues I was having with an AI became a book, Nocturnes - the Gemini Dialogues. But the conversation never really stopped. This blog is the next step on that journey.

This space is a continuation, a place to explore the ideas from the book in a more fluid, interactive way. Yes, it’s a way to share the book, but more importantly, it's a way to take the journey further. At its heart, this isn't a blog about technology; it's a reflective space for exploring what it means to be human, with a little help from a very interesting partner.

Sometimes I'll share snippets of our ongoing dialogues; other times, it will be my own reflections. Either way, the goal is the same: to keep asking the questions. I'm glad you're here to join me.

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Nocturnes - the Gemini Dialogues

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