About this site

You might be wondering why this place is called Jokes and Pain. Because these remain, at least until The Singularity, very human. Machines cannot do jokes and they can't feel pain.

So, Si Cobb created this blog to explore how differences and contradictions come together to shape how we experience life in the 21st century.

He writes about:

Humans x Machines
Tech x Philosophy
Logic x Feeling
Depth x Absurdity
You x Your Reflection

and whatever else lights up his mind.

So, if you're also trying to make sense of a life that feels like it's got less and less space for living, subscribe and let's work it out together. Don't miss out!

About the author:

Si's career has been as creative and varied as his interests. Right now he works with AI and innovation. Before that, he produced Peppa Pig as audio stories, wrote jokes for Chris Tarrant and Steve Wright so long ago he can't prove it, had a lead role in winning 3 interactive BAFTA awards, and has published 2 eBooks (on sale here!).

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