An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Discover hidden stories from history—bite-sized, clever tales that challenge what you thought you knew. At An Ounce, we uncover the little moments that quietly changed everything, surprising truths, and fascinating facts you won’t hear elsewhere.
I’m Jim Fugate—retired firefighter, lifelong learner, and an outside-the-box thinker who loves sharing history’s hidden gems. These quick, engaging stories don’t take themselves too seriously, won’t steal your precious time, and might just make you feel a little bit smarter.
I hope you’ll join a community of curious minds who enjoy a fresh take on history—where conversation is always open and everyone’s invited.
An Ounce - For Your Consideration
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Online References for this episode:
References:
1. Business Insider - McDonald's AI Drive-Thru Failures: https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-ai-drive-thru-glitches-2023-8
2. ABA Journal - ChatGPT Passing the Bar Exam: https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/chatgpt-4-aces-the-bar-exam-what-does-that-mean-for-lawyers
3. The Verge - AI Influencers: https://www.theverge.com/2023/ai-influencers-brand-deals
4. TechCrunch - AI’s Failure to Replace Comedians: https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/01/ai-writers-arent-funny/
5. CNN - Why AI Can’t Replace Plumbers (Yet!): https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/12/business/ai-jobs-plumbing-electricians/index.html
6. Bloomberg - AI Prompt Engineers Making Big Money: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-18/ai-prompt-engineers-are-making-six-figures-heres-why
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Attributions and Credits:
Music: All music sourced from Cyberlink’s, Power Director 365 music library.
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