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Learning AI after 80—simple, practical, and real.

I’m David, a retired grandfather exploring AI step by step.

How a School Field Trip Sparked a Lifetime of Curiosity About the World

 From a Form 4 visit to Shell House in Hong Kong to a career in product management, HR, and now AI learning—how one simple presentation shaped a lifelong mindset of curiosity and learning. I still remember one school field trip very clearly. I was in Form 4 at La Salle College in Hong Kong. Our class was taken on a visit to Shell House in the Central District on Hong Kong Island. At that age, most school outings felt like a break from routine—but this one turned out to be something different. We were brought into a presentation room. A young Shell staff member greeted us. He was polite, soft-spoken, and very composed. What struck me first was not just what he said, but how he presented it. He first introduced himself in English with confidence and calmness, setting a professional tone that immediately caught our attention. Then the presentation began. There was a short film, followed by illustrated slides using transparencies and a projector. In today’s world of digital screens...

How I Use AI to Quickly Turn a Social Gathering into a Blog Post

Recently, my wife Julie and I attended a lively dim sum gathering with friends at Kingsfield Chinese cuisine. We had a table for 13—good food, lots of conversation, and a warm, vibrant atmosphere. Moments like this are enjoyable, but they can also be easily forgotten if we don’t capture them. Instead of trying to remember everything, I use a simple method with AI to turn the experience into a blog post—quickly and easily. Step 1: Capture a Few Key Points Right after the gathering (or even during), I note down a few simple things: Where we went Who joined One or two memorable moments A dish or detail I liked That’s all. No need to write a full story. Step 2: Give AI a Simple Prompt I then type a short request like this: “I had dim sum with 13 friends at a Kingsfield Chinese Cuisine. It was lively and enjoyable. Can you turn this into a short blog post?” You can also add a few more details if you want. Step 3: Let AI Structure the Content AI will: Organize you...

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