Welcome to episode 171 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a recent article from Basil Puglisi, a policy researcher and digital strategy consultant from New York City.
The Puglisi article explores the structural biases embedded in artificial intelligence, specifically how training data from liberal Western institutions creates a "weird" psychological profile in LLMs.
Through a case study on family and gender roles, Puglisi demonstrates how systems such as ChatGPT initially resisted evidence that contradicted mainstream social narratives, prioritizing reputational risk over data analysis. To counter this, Puglisi advocates for multi-platform governance, using different AI models to cross-validate information and uncover suppressed facts.
He highlights a "mirror problem" where AI reflects the productivity-obsessed values of its creators rather than objective reality.
Ultimately, the Puglisi article argues that human oversight and multi-AI collaboration are essential to prevent the uncritical adoption of biased digital outputs. It concludes by proposing a "Golden Age" paradigm, where AI gains are used to restore human time and connection rather than simply increasing economic output.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original Puglisi article: https://tinyurl.com/2zrem9cx
>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy
>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/58hr8fn8
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb
>> Join the AI for Career Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
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Welcome to episode 170 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a recent interview between show producer Curt Robbins and senior technical writer and open source advocate Wisdom Nwokocha.
The central focus of the interview is Nwokocha’s career path, his transition from software engineering to technical writing, and his strong endorsement of open source as a mechanism for learning and career growth. Both professionals discuss the importance of continuous learning and community mentorship within the field.
Additionally, Nwokocha explains how he integrates artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as Grammarly and Microsoft Copilot into his daily workflow to increase productivity. He also touts MarkdownLint as a valuable tool for consistent documentation.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original interview: https://tinyurl.com/4m3tn4pv
>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy
>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/58hr8fn8
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb
>> Join the AI for Career Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3
>> Subscribe to the AI for Career Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/mppehxtn
>> Subscribe to the AI for Career Success YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/3bn7amv5
Welcome to episode 169 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a controversial article entitled "Why AGI Will Not Happen" from Seattle-based Tim Dettmers, a research scientist and professor at Carnegie Mellon University, that was published on December 10.
Dettmers argues that the concepts of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and superintelligence are fundamentally flawed, particularly because they ignore the physical reality of computation and the finite limitations of hardware.
Dettmers' core argument is that linear progress requires exponential resources, a principle that is already manifesting as GPU improvements stagnate and scaling laws become prohibitively expensive. This suggests that current infrastructure scaling has only a few years left.
Instead of achieving mythical superintelligence, Dettmers posits that the future of AI will be shaped by economic diffusion, practical applications, and incremental improvements within these physical constraints, contrasting the U.S.'s focus on AGI with China's pragmatic approach to integration and utility.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original Dettmers article: https://tinyurl.com/3f42y47n
>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy
>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/58hr8fn8
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb
>> Join the AI for Career Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3
>> Subscribe to the AI for Career Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/mppehxtn
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Welcome to episode 168 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a great article entitled "Ten Field Notes Later: What AI Taught Me About Writing, Security, and Patience" from Maria Sivenkova, a senior technical writer in Berlin, that was published on LinkedIn on November 18.
In the article, Sivenkova reflects on her experience collaborating with AI over ten "Field Notes" experiments. She discusses how AI collaboration requires patience and verification, noting that when large language models disagree, it necessitates human mediation, transforming the writing process from speed to craft and reflection.
Key insights revealed include viewing writing as system design, recognizing that patience is critical for security and clarity, and understanding that AI functions as a mirror for human judgment, not a definitive oracle.
The Sivenkova article also emphasizes that effective communication is essential for cybersecurity defense, making complex topics accessible to reduce "hackability."
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original Sivenkova article: https://tinyurl.com/33ma8uj3
>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/58hr8fn8
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb
>> Join the AI for Career Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3
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Welcome to episode 167 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a new article from Elsa Sklavounou entitled "Writing the Field, Not the Words: A New Model for Technical Content in Automated Workflows" that was published on December 9 on LinkedIn.
In the article, Sklavounou advocates for a fundamental shift in how technical documentation is created, moving away from traditional prose-based writing to a model based on structured knowledge fields.
This new approach addresses the limitations of old methods, which struggle with the demands of automation, fast-evolving products, and multilingual delivery, leading to issues like inconsistency and slow velocity.
Instead of assembling sentences, teams define reusable units of meaning (fields), such as terminology or procedural steps, which are centrally managed and automatically generated into various documents and languages.
This methodology redefines the roles of technical authors, multilingual experts, and subject-matter experts. It focuses their expertise on modeling the content structure and validating meaning rather than micromanaging specific phrasing. This ultimately treats content as an engineered asset for superior consistency and scalability.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original Sklavounou article: https://tinyurl.com/mrktbp3y
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb
>> Join the AI for Career Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3
>> Subscribe to the AI for Career Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/mppehxtn
Welcome to episode 166 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a new article from show producer Robbins that explains why he is shifting some of his focus from information architecture and technical writing to artificial intelligence (AI).
His December 10 article "Why I'm Increasing My Focus on AI" is published on LinkedIn. Robbins explains his pivot from technical writing to AI and workflow efficiency, driven by his conviction that AI will significantly impact the job market and enterprise productivity, rivaling the dot-com boom.
He addresses the exaggerated claims and conflicting predictions about AI, positioning himself as a non-alarmist objective observer who believes in AI's transformative power, noting that an AI-savvy worker, not AI itself, will replace those without the skills.
The article emphasizes the necessity for professionals to quickly gain AI expertise to ensure career success and avoid layoffs, as companies are already eliminating non-AI-trained positions to boost profit margins.
Furthermore, Robbins promotes his rebranded content and resources, such as his "AI for Career Success" podcast and LinkedIn group, which are aimed at helping professionals adapt to the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/4ymajrav
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb
>> Join the AI for Career Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3
>> Subscribe to the AI for Career Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/mppehxtn
Welcome to episode 165 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a new article from Bob Hutchins that explains how professionals can employ his "AI Starter Kit."
Hutchins' AI Starter Kit aims to offer a practical, grounded guide to using generative artificial intelligence for beginners. It addresses the common confusion and hesitation surrounding AI adoption by framing the technology as a "Capable Collaborator" rather than a genius or a robot.
A core part of the guide is the C.R.A.F.T. Method—Context, Role, Action, Format, and Tone—which provides a clear structure for writing effective AI prompts.
Furthermore, the article includes a "Simple 7-Day Practice Plan" with specific tasks, such as summarizing text or getting unstuck, and lists several current and useful AI tools for various creative purposes, including writing, music, image, and video generation, emphasizing that newcomers are not behind in adopting this technology.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original Hutchins article: https://tinyurl.com/zb2r62hy
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb
>> Join the AI for Career Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3
>> Subscribe to the AI for Career Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/mppehxtn
Welcome to episode 164 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a new article from Curt Robbins about the Netflix bid to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery and most—but not all—of its assets.
They analyze the proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix, highlighting the deal's strategic implications and significant regulatory and industry opposition.
This massive transaction is set to give Netflix control over iconic content libraries like Harry Potter, DC Universe, and HBO, which will solidify the company's position as the dominant global streaming leader.
However, the deal specifically excludes several legacy cable channels, such as CNN, TNT, HGTV, and Discovery, which will be spun off into a separate entity prior to the sale.
Several concerns are raised regarding the merger, including antitrust scrutiny from the U.S. government and competitors like Paramount, and warnings from industry unions and analysts about potential negative impacts on consumer prices, employment, and content diversity.
Despite the turbulence and a projected 12-18 month closing window, Netflix has assured subscribers that "Nothing Is Changing Today."
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/mrxn8err
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb
>> Join the AI for Career Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3
>> Subscribe to the AI for Career Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/mppehxtn
Welcome to episode 163 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a new article from LinkedIn about Waymo's recent recall of robotaxi software following potentially dangerous incidents involving school buses.
This episode's focus is Waymo's decision to issue a voluntary software recall for its autonomous robotaxi fleet following multiple safety incidents involving school buses.
Waymo's vehicles failed to either completely stop or adequately slow down for school buses, leading to at least 19 reported instances of illegally passing the buses (though the company stated no injuries occurred).
The sources emphasize that this voluntary recall was prompted by these repeated violations, even after an earlier software update had been implemented in November.
Furthermore, the Waymo's actions have increased scrutiny from U.S. federal regulators, specifically the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which has requested comprehensive documentation regarding the system's handling of school bus scenarios.
Ultimately, the article reviewed suggests that the incident underscores the challenge of ensuring self-driving vehicles maintain public trust by demonstrably exceeding human safety standards in critical road situations.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/bpane8pf
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb
>> Join the Technical Writing Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3
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Welcome to episode 162 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a new article from show producer Curt Robbins that is a tool review of Google's Gemini LLM chatbot.
This episode presents a detailed review of the Google Gemini 3 update that was released on November 18. Daphne and Fred emphasize its distinction through a "constitutional AI" approach that prioritizes safety, honesty, and ethical alignment.
This episode positions Gemini 3 as a significant pivot toward agentic AI. Robbins highlights the tool's core strengths, which include excellent integration with the Google ecosystem, enhanced speed, and the innovative Vibe Coding capability that allows for rapid prototyping using natural language.
Conversely, the Robbins review identifies several drawbacks, such as a higher complexity for new users, slight underperformance in highly specialized domains such as law and finance, and the continued presence of AI hallucinations.
Robbins concludes that the model is particularly appealing to large enterprise organizations and startups alike, serving as a powerful force multiplier for professional productivity. Although he deems it an essential upgrade, Robbins notes an external expert opinion that ranks Gemini 3 third behind major rival models like Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's ChatGPT.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/234p5kan
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb
>> Join the Technical Writing Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3
>> Subscribe to the AI for Technical Writers podcast: https://tinyurl.com/mppehxtn
Welcome to episode 161 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a new article from show producer Curt Robbins that is a tool review of Anthropic's Claude LLM.
This episode presents a detailed review of the Claude AI chatbot developed by Anthropic, emphasizing its distinction through a "constitutional AI" approach that prioritizes safety, honesty, and ethical alignment.
The primary strength noted is the model's unparalleled context window size, which enables users to process, analyze, and maintain coherence across exceptionally long documents and conversations, making it invaluable for deep research or legal analysis.
While the article acknowledges limitations such as potentially higher operating costs and a developing third-party ecosystem, it positions Claude 3 Opus as a top-tier performer in complex reasoning.
An expert quote reinforces that the model's caution protects users from strategic errors by refusing to synthesize unverified claims, addressing key concerns in AI governance and risk.
Ultimately, the review concludes that Claude is most appealing to large enterprise organizations and technical consultants who require robust ethical guardrails and reliability when handling sensitive, complex data.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/y7jk2xee
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb
>> Join the Technical Writing Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3
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Welcome to episode 160 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a unique video from Matt Walsh about the decline in food quality from both fast food and prepared food companies (such as Denny's, Chili's, Red Lobster, and Cracker Barrel) in the United States.
The video investigates the widely perceived decline in quality across chain restaurants in recent years, challenging the common narrative that private equity (PE) is solely to blame by noting that PE often steps in when brands are already struggling, as seen with Red Lobster.
A primary argument presented is the consolidation of the food supply chain, highlighting how companies like Leprino Foods control pizza cheese and how Sysco and US Foods dominate restaurant distribution, leading to widespread homogenization of ingredients.
The video asserts that businesses, regardless of PE ownership, are increasingly shifting from fresh preparation to reheating prepackaged or frozen meals to maximize efficiency and consistency. Contributing factors also include a documented increase in substance abuse among food service workers and a general disinterest in product quality from corporate leadership.
Ultimately, the analysis concludes that this decline is sustained because the majority of American consumers tolerate low quality and continue to financially support these diminishing brands.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> View the original video: https://tinyurl.com/25hmfajp
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb
>> Join the Technical Writing Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3
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Welcome to episode 159 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and documentation specialists. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a unique article from show producer Curt Robbins about Thanksgiving, with a focus on its true history, how it evolved during the 20th century, and the current economic impact.
Robbins establishes that Thanksgiving is a duality, rooted in the political necessity of the 1621 harvest gathering, but truly nationalized by later presidents, notably George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
He charts the 20th-century transformation of the day from a religious observance into a secular tradition, detailing President Franklin D. Roosevelt's controversial decision to manipulate the date for retail benefit and the institutionalization of events such as the Macy’s parade and NFL football.
Focusing on its contemporary financial standing, the article estimates the 2025 cost of the traditional meal to be approximately $55.18 and projects a record level of 82 million holiday travelers.
Ultimately, Thanksgiving is framed as a massive commercial engine that now serves as the critical kickoff for the "Cyber Five" shopping weekend, generating billions of dollars in retail and travel revenue.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/4wp8brw7
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb
>> Join the Technical Writing Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3
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Welcome to episode 158 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and documentation specialists. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a topic suggested by show producer Curt Robbins about how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the job market, particularly hiring and job applications.
This episode centers on the growing crisis of trust and effectiveness in the hiring process due to the rapid integration of AI. An article from LinkedIn highlights that AI screening, fake job postings, and high application volumes are causing frustration for both job candidates and recruiters, with a significant percentage of people directly blaming AI for plummeting trust.
This initial report is supported by a series of LinkedIn comments from recruitment professionals who emphasize that AI is leading to counterproductive outcomes, such as an increase in fraudulent resumes and irrelevant applicants, which wastes time for hiring managers.
Many of these experts agree that hiring must remain focused on human connection, values, and character, rather than relying solely on automated keyword filtering.
The overall sentiment is captured by the term “AI doom loop,” where both job seekers and companies are unhappy, underscoring the need for a balanced approach that maintains human oversight and empathy in talent acquisition.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/mv9s3tpu
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb
>> Join the Technical Writing Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td
>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3
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Welcome to episode 157 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and documentation specialists. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a topic suggested by show producer Curt Robbins about the recent NVIDIA GTC conference in Washington, D.C.
One key event highlighted is the surprise gifting of the new NVIDIA DGX Spark to "golden ticket winners," a move celebrated by commenters as a strategic initiative to fuel innovation within the AI developer community.
Additionally, the episode emphasizes NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s commitment to open source, featuring his quote that researchers, developers, and companies globally require it for progress.
Commenters widely agree with this view, discussing how open-source platforms democratize innovation in AI by offering greater control, privacy, and lower costs compared to proprietary models. The overall tone across the posts is one of excitement and collaboration concerning the future of AI and high-performance computing.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
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In today’s episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a new article by this show's producer, Curt Robbins, that reviews the six most popular video conferencing tools that was published on LinkedIn on November 15.
They organize them into three categories: Ecosystem Titans (Google Meet and Microsoft Teams), Video-first Giants (Webex and Zoom), and Specialist Challengers (GoTo Meeting and Zoho Meeting).
Robbins analyzes the pros and cons of each platform, emphasizing that the selection process should align a service's features, such as integration with productivity suites or focus on security, with an organization's specific needs.
Additionally, the text includes a technical note explaining that the maximum video resolution for all reviewed platforms is currently 1080p, so spending extra money on a 4K webcam is a waste of money (instead, he recommends investing that money into a second monitor or standing desk).
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/2umd2vkt
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
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Welcome to episode 155 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and documentation specialists. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a new article by this show's producer, Curt Robbins, about the popular screen capture application Snagit from TechSmith that was published on LinkedIn on November 14.
We detail Snagit’s advantages, such as its robust editor, advanced capture options, and simple video recording capabilities. Similarly, we contrast these pros with the application's drawbacks, including its lack of full video editing features.
Furthermore, we identify the target audiences for the software, including large enterprises, small companies, and individual consultants. We argue that the tool’s efficiency justifies its price for professionals (since all computer desktop operating systems include very basic screen capture capabilities).
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/2ejv8m6h
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
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Welcome to episode 154 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and documentation specialists. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
In today’s episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a new article by this show's producer, Curt Robbins, about quantum computing that was published on LinkedIn on November 13.
This episode explains the shift from classical binary computing to the powerful, probabilistic world of quantum computing, which uses qubits to achieve exponentially greater power through superposition and entanglement.
Robbins details the historical development of the technology, from Richard Feynman's early observations to the breakthrough of Shor's Algorithm and the current state of NISQ devices (which require extreme cooling).
Finally, the article describes the global race for dominance in quantum technology among governments and tech giants and explores the future promise of applications in AI, medicine, and optimization, alongside the security peril posed by the quantum threat to current encryption.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/mrxzzt6z
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
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Today’s episode reviews recent announcements from AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI about $1.5 trillion in AI infrastructure investments. Both companies are aggressively pursuing their place in the AI marketplace of the future, only in different ways and with different backers.
Hosts Daphne and Fred unpack this topic and discuss Anthropic's massive $50 billion investment to construct artificial intelligence data centers across the United States, beginning with sites in Texas and New York.
This initiative, developed in partnership with Fluidstack, is viewed as a crucial move in the accelerating AI infrastructure race, with some commentators noting it positions Anthropic to compete with rivals like OpenAI.
Several posts emphasize that this colossal backend is designed not just for current AI models, but for significantly more powerful AI expected by 2026. These will require state-of-the-art cloud compute and must be optimized for GPU clusters for Anthropic's Claude large language models.
The investment is also highlighted for its expected economic impact, including the creation of 800 permanent and over 2,000 construction jobs. This includes reflecting a strategy focused on disciplined execution and profitability compared to the much larger spending commitments of competitors.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/2mac6dvw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
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Welcome to episode 152 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and documentation specialists. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!
Today’s episode reviews an article by show producer Robbins entitled "Tool Review: Swagger" that was published on LinkedIn on November 9 (link below).
Hosts Daphne and Fred unpack this informative article to provide a comprehensive review of the Swagger tool ecosystem that is built around the OpenAPI Specification (OAS) and is designed to improve the entire lifecycle of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
Robbins details the numerous advantages of using Swagger, such as interactive documentation via Swagger UI, support for a design-first approach, and automation through Swagger Codegen, which generates boilerplate code.
However, the author also presents challenges and drawbacks, including the steep learning curve associated with the OAS and the risk of documentation becoming inaccurate if not diligently maintained.
Finally, the article identifies the target audiences for Swagger, arguing that it is highly valuable for large enterprises, API-first startups, and individual consultants due to its standardization and productivity benefits.
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I'm currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt
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>> Read the original article: https://tinyurl.com/mry94bwf
>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp
>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7
>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw
>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v
>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb
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