Mark White
Technologist | Podcaster | Consultant
What I’m Working On
If you read the news enough you’ll see all of the hand wringing about AI. I’m sure some of it is warranted, but I’m seeing a different angle. AI gives me the perfect outlet for my specific (not saying it’s superior, probably quite the opposite) method of thinking, designing, creating, and iterating. It’s allowed my ideation output to increase exponentially. Where in the past I had to fully formulate a plan, now I can start with just the bones and flesh out the idea as we go. And yes, I said “we”. I consider my tools (ChatGPT, CODEX, Claude,
The Year That Was 2025
A good year all around, got to do some things that I hadn’t done before. Hosting 2 episodes of A Conversation With.. for WKNO and being a Tour Guide at Elmwood Cemetery. Didn’t make progress everywhere but that will change in 2026. Suzanne and I were blessed to spend so much time with our friends this past year. Something else that will continue in 2026. I also finished reading through the Bible in chronological order in 2025, something everyone should do at least once. Following a different Bible plan this year. Here’s a few photos from the year.
WKNO – A Conversation With…
I’ve had the honor and pleasure of interviewing two amazing women for WKNO’s A Conversation With… You can watch each show below.
Nord VPN
If you haven’t started using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) I suggest you take a good look at the benefits. A VPN will keep you safe by encrypting your web traffic (think banking passwords) so that they cannot be retrieved while they are being sent to your bank, shopping sites, etc. My family and I use NordVPN. After much research it’s the best application for the money. If you wish to signup and get a few free months follow this link https://refer-nordvpn.com/eHLoEmTiSQk
Obituary for a Quiet Life
I found this very moving. https://bittersoutherner.com/feature/2023/obituary-for-a-quiet-life Thessalonians 4:11 says …and make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you.
This Week’s Finds
First of all welcome to the new subscribers this week. If you’re new here it’s probably because of my Facebook rant from earlier in the week where I was once again suspended. Because Facebook is so finicky when it comes to arbitrarily suspending folks I’m moving my content here. If you’re into sound design or just want to hear interesting stories from the world of a successful sound mixer you’ll enjoy this video from Rick Beato’s channel with front of house guy Dave Natale. There is a little naughty language here and there. If you haven’t watched The Hour,