PDJ - Phil Johncock

What Does ChatGPT Know About Me That I Don’t? 🤔💡

A few days ago, I stumbled across a YouTube video about AI. The narrator made an intriguing point: Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are constantly learning from the prompts…

PDJ November 17, 2024

5 Days with Copilot Voice: A Game-Changer in My Creative Workflow

When I first heard about Copilot Voice, I was curious but uncertain about how this tool would fit into my already busy workflow. After just five days of using it,…

PDJ November 13, 2024

Top 10 Justice Questions on Homelessness Case

Grants Pass vs Johnson Homelessness

Supreme Court Debates Criminalizing Homelessness

Here is a summary of the key findings from the oral arguments today (4-22-24) before the U.S. Supreme Court case involving the City of Grants Pass vs. Johnson and the…

PDJ April 22, 2024

Grants Pass vs Johnson Homelessness

George’s Triumph: Overcoming Legal Barriers and More!

Leaning against the Warming Center's wall in Grants Pass, I noticed George chatting animatedly on his cellphone. When he finished the call with a triumphant smile, he couldn't wait to…

PDJ April 17, 2024

Grants Pass vs Johnson Homelessness

George’s Struggle and the Criminalization of Homelessness

Meet George, a resilient resident at Grants Pass' Warming Center, whose journey through homelessness paints a vivid picture of perseverance and struggle. Despite facing the harsh reality of being labeled…

PDJ April 16, 2024

Grants Pass vs Johnson Homelessness

Grants Pass vs Johnson: Inside Supreme Court Case

Background: The Supreme Court prepares to hear Grants Pass vs Johnson, a case challenging ordinances penalizing homelessness. Originating from neighboring Grants Pass, Oregon, these laws face constitutional scrutiny for targeting…

PDJ April 15, 2024

Books

Two Books I Never Should Have Written

The two books I never should have written are: Family Diary of Zelpha Morehouse Johncock Stimulus for Homeless Why not? Let’s start with Zelpha’s diary. First, it’s a miracle I…

PDJ February 22, 2021

Homelessness

Countdown to Overcoming NIMBYism

On any given work day (or perhaps work night), elected officials from one of the 19,495 incorporated cities, towns and villages all across the United States are likely meeting to…

PDJ February 9, 2021

Creativity

Avoid These Obstacles to Creativity and Let Yourself Shine

Creativity is the ability to make something new or to develop new ideas. Developing more creativity can benefit your career, relationships, and hobbies. Children love to be creative, but many…

PDJ January 1, 2021