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Mark Morgan Ford

When AI Made Me Believe “We Are the World” Could Actually Work
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When AI Made Me Believe “We Are the World” Could Actually Work

Jul 4, 2025 1 min read

“We Are the World” Did this really happen? No. Of course not. It’s AI. But I wanted you to see it for three reasons that correspond to three responses…

Iran, Israel, and the 12-Day War That Changed Everything
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Iran, Israel, and the 12-Day War That Changed Everything

Jun 26, 2025 2 min read

I was all set to put this issue to bed on Monday night. I had just finished a longish essay on the US bombing of Iran when, almost as if it was done to…

Is It Time to Sell Your Business? The Baby Boomer Exit Wave and a Rare Opportunity for Buyers and Sellers
Investing

Is It Time to Sell Your Business? The Baby Boomer Exit Wave and a Rare Opportunity for Buyers and Sellers

Jun 26, 2025 3 min read

Are you a Baby Boomer looking to sell your business? Or the child of a Baby Boomer looking to buy one? A window of opportunity is open right now that…

Meet Zohran Mamdani: NYC’s New Progressive Mayor and What His Policies Mean for New York City
Politics

Meet Zohran Mamdani: NYC’s New Progressive Mayor and What His Policies Mean for New York City

Jun 26, 2025 5 min read

On Monday, I sent a note to four of my friends that live in New York City, warning them that I had heard they and their fellow city dwellers were on…

The 12-Day War: Trump, Iran’s Nuclear Sites, and the Risk of a Wider Middle East War
Politics

The 12-Day War: Trump, Iran’s Nuclear Sites, and the Risk of a Wider Middle East War

Jun 26, 2025 13 min read

What the hell just happened? Did the US military just bomb the hell out of Iran? Did it really fly thousands of miles over the ocean and then over…

The Ultimate Tool of Politics
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The Ultimate Tool of Politics

Jun 26, 2025 1 min read

“War is the ultimate tool of politics.” – R. Buckminster Fuller

How Much Time Do You Spend on Email Each Day?
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How Much Time Do You Spend on Email Each Day?

Jun 26, 2025 2 min read

How Much Time Do You Spend on Email Each Day? A Japanese mentee emailed me last week, apologizing for being late on a promised response and explaining…

A Chinese Couple’s Quiet Elegance Wins Smithsonian Photo Contest
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A Chinese Couple’s Quiet Elegance Wins Smithsonian Photo Contest

Jun 26, 2025 1 min read

2nd prize winner in the annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest in the “People” category… A Chinese couple unfolds an oil-paper umbrella in front of…

Global Desserts Quiz: Test Your Sweet Knowledge
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Global Desserts Quiz: Test Your Sweet Knowledge

Jun 26, 2025 1 min read

Sweet! Click here to test your knowledge of popular desserts from around the world. (I got 9 right: 69%.)

Why AI Can’t Be Trusted with Health Research (Yet)
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Why AI Can’t Be Trusted with Health Research (Yet)

Jun 26, 2025 2 min read

Comments & Contributions About AI… “I agree with your assessment in the June 21 issue about the effect of AI in the information publishing industry…

Ronald Reagan: Presidential Storytelling at Its Best
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Ronald Reagan: Presidential Storytelling at Its Best

Jun 26, 2025 1 min read

Ronald Reagan may not have the smartest president that’s been in the White House, but he was probably the best storyteller. Click here and here for two…

A Busy Week: AI, Charity, and the World’s Big Changes
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A Busy Week: AI, Charity, and the World’s Big Changes

Jun 21, 2025 1 min read

It’s been a very busy week. For the world. For our country. And for me. So, this could easily be a very long issue – but I’m going to keep it to less…