Can Machines Truly Understand? Language as Living Energy
Can machines truly understand? A client recently contacted me as an interpreter and said, “It’s critically important for me not just to convey the words literally, but to preserve the…
The Hidden Psychology of Interpreting That AI Will Never Replace
What will AI never replace? As an ATA-certified Russian translator and interpreter, I get to meet many people—and learn a great deal about the psychology of interpreting. What do people…
A Good Metaphor for AI? Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Pea
What is a good metaphor for AI? Hans Christian Andersen is a genius in his ability to capture absolute metaphors — striking comparisons that cannot be easily interpreted in multiple…
What is the Major Problem of AI?
What is the major problem of AI? Well, life is full of metaphors. Who would have thought that there’s a connection between nutrition and AI? I was listening to a…
What is the Biggest Problem with AI?
What is the biggest problem with AI? Recently, three clients approached me with a request to write something for them, emphasizing that they had “zero tolerance for AI” in their…