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Harry McCracken w/help from ChatGPT

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Steven Sinofsky

With my last post in hardcoresoftware.substack.com this week, been wondering what to write next. Good news, I can keep publishing without actually doing any typing thanks to chat.openai. Please send me your queries :-)

Q. write a blog post about management in the style of steven sinofsky
A. Steven Sinofsky is a well-known technology executive who is known for his insights on management, particularly in the tech industry. In this blog post, we will explore some of Sinofsky's key ideas about management and how they can be applied to the broader world of business.
One of Sinofsky's key ideas is the importance of setting clear goals and expectations for your team. He believes that managers should be very specific about what they want their team to accomplish, and should provide regular feedback and guidance to help their team members stay on track. By setting clear goals and expectations, managers can help their team members focus their efforts and work more efficiently.
Another important idea from Sinofsky is the need for managers to be proactive. He argues that managers should be constantly looking for ways to improve their team's performance and to anticipate and a

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I'm a little insulted that it thinks I would use "game changer" in a non-ironic sense or call any gadget "perfect."

I asked the ChatGPT bot "Write a review of the Commodore 64 in the style of Rob Pegoraro" and got the following cliche-riddled response:

As a tech journalist, I have reviewed my fair share of computers and gaming systems over the years. But few have left as lasting an impression on me as the Commodore 64.

Released in 1982, the Commodore 64 was a true game changer. With its advanced 8-bit processor and 64 kilobytes of RAM, it offered significantly more power and storage than its competitors at the time. This made it the perfect machine for both home computing and gaming.

One of the standout features of the Commodore 64 was its impressive library of games. From classic arcade titles like Space Invaders and Pac-Man to more complex adventures like The Bard's Tale and Elite, the Commodore 64 had something for everyone. [....]"

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Harry McCracken w/help from ChatGPT

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I wonder if it ever generates a largely negative review?

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i don't think i use this many exclamation points

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Glaring lack of a mention of the Battery Club, so you are safe for now :)

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Michael Gartenberg

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Uh oh... We are all doomed.

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