Efficient vs. Effective

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I've been interested for a while about the progress of AI in human transactions, and what challenges a human / AI emotional "supply chain" might face.

Thanks to a course I started, I now have some good examples. Back in the past, I was a keen photographer when it involved film and messy chemicals, light meters and understanding ISO. Along the way, I bought new cameras that gradually then suddenly did all the work. Great photographs, no effort.

I sort of missed the craft, so decided to go cold turkey manual. To refresh, I signed up for an online course offer, and the adventure began.

Sign up was easy, lots of confirmatory emails. So far so good.

First lesson - pretty basic, but well delivered. And then it began.

A torrent of texts and mails saying that my future was under threat unless I signed up for a full account. Covid meant upskilling was vital. Just sign here for this special offer. Ignored.

Next lesson - again, very good. Enjoyed it. Then, the "louder" emails and texts, now…