Erik Corkran — Blog

A blog just emerging from placeholder status

The Singularity is Nearer — A Review

Ray Kurzweil’s Optimistic Vision of the Future, Consciousness, and AI’s Next Steps.

About Me

I’m exploring the cutting edge of AI to push past basic automation, creating powerful software for everything from financial market insights to action-packed games—and even this website.

I’m open to part-time or contract roles where I can help companies leverage AI effectively, especially in fintech or innovative engineering projects.

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Feel free to reach out if you have questions or just want to chat about technology.

Installing Python on MacOS 12.3+

Simplifying setup to get you up and running quickly.

Python Virtual Environments

Helping those who are new to Python navigate the world of virtual environments and package management. I've mainly included points where I ran into trouble as I was learning.

GPT-4 and Gemini Advanced: Initial Comparison

This article provides an initial comparison of their performance across technical requests, mathematical modeling, and web service integration, based on specific examples and general observations.