An American tourist in Russia
Over the past 12 months or so, I’ve watched the increasing media blitz surrounding the rise of AI generated art. All of humanity has formed into two camps. Some people argue that this is a great idea that will revolutionize the art scene. Other people believe this is an unprecedented disaster and AI art should be banned. I think they’re both wrong. In this article I’ll explain why.
The military conflict in Ukraine has become the biggest “hot” story of the week and sparked a wave of hysteria across the internet. These developments are significant, but everyone is losing their heads for basically no reason. In this post I’ll provide some answers, based on my own personal knowledge and experience (and trying not to stray outside topics I’m qualified to opine on). I will also address some questions fielded by my readers in the comment threads of my previous posts. I will also, finally, get around to properly filling out a brief autobiography of myself, my relationship with Russia, and why any of you should care.
In 1989, a group of military theorists (including the famed William Lind) penned an article for the Marine Corps Gazette titled The Changing Face of War: Into the Fourth Generation. Over the next 30 years, this “Fourth Generation” would shape American and NATO’s entire philosophy toward warfare. There was just one problem, it was disastrously wrong.
