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The Hypocrisy Of AI Haters

Posted by Jam on August 23, 2026
Posted in: AI, art, generated, haters, hypocrisy, music. Tagged: AI, haters, hypocrisy, idiocy.


There’s something rather amusing about people who spend their days ranting about how terrible AI is—while simultaneously relying on it without even thinking about it.

AI is already woven into everyday life. It helps power smartphone assistants, navigation apps, search engines, spam filters, fraud detection, recommendation algorithms, smart cameras, customer-service systems, banking security and countless other conveniences. Many people who loudly declare that they “hate AI” probably use AI-driven technology several times before they’ve even finished their morning coffee.

That doesn’t mean every criticism of AI is wrong. There are legitimate concerns about privacy, employment, misinformation, copyright and how AI is developed and used. Those are perfectly reasonable things to debate.

But there’s a difference between **criticising the problems surrounding AI** and pretending that AI itself is something you can simply reject while continuing to enjoy its benefits every day.

If you use a smartphone, rely on Google Maps to find somewhere, let your email filter out spam, use online banking fraud protection, accept recommendations from streaming services or benefit from automated accessibility tools, you are already interacting with AI in some form.

So perhaps the more honest position isn’t “I hate AI.”

Maybe it’s: **“I have concerns about AI, but I recognise that it’s already an important part of modern life.”**

Because ranting about the technology while happily benefiting from it is less a principled stand—and more than a little hypocritical.

If a blind person can’t read, they have audiobooks. If a disabled person can’t walk, they have a scooter. If someone can’t sing, they have auto tone. Deal with it!

Still, I penned….PENNED….a song for them all.

Legends of Alba

Posted by Jam on August 18, 2026
Posted in: Uncategorized.

I’m delighted to announce that my album, Legends of Alba, is now available for streaming and download on Spotify and other top music sites. Here are a couple of promotional clips. Click here to listen to all tracks.

The Kelpie

Newsic

Posted by Jam on August 1, 2026
Posted in: downloads, Goth, music, Song, songs, Spotify. Tagged: downloads, fyp, Goth, music, songs.

My second album, Darklight, is now released on download sites. #music #Darklight #fyp

To listen to all of the tracks visit here
https://open.spotify.com/album/2Z6S6pFmOsUAPBu7Qcxqam?si=4F0qsRulSG6My_XZQVHkcQ&utm_source=copy-link

Darklight, The Alphabet Soup

Lyrical

Posted by Jam on July 25, 2026
Posted in: Uncategorized.

So my first album is live on all major download sites. Here’s a link to my Spotify, three more albums being published.

Making Tracks

Posted by Jam on July 13, 2026
Posted in: Uncategorized.

So I’ve started writing lyrics as well as books. Inside two weeks I have managed to complete 2 albums and the songs are hopefully going to be uploaded by distributors for download. Given I don’t sing or play, I have used AI to bring the songs to life in demo form. This is a track called Four Horsemen from my second album, Darklight.

https://youtu.be/0LyFPQxwaA4?is=j8eRMf1qxvxXA4BD

Post Meridian

Posted by Jam on July 5, 2026
Posted in: Authors, music, parenting, poems. Tagged: author, daughter, fatherhood, lyrics, music, songs.

Well, seems like it’s been over two months since I last posted on here. Quite a lot has happened really. I’ve been chatting to my new GF a lot over in Tennessee, writing songs (see the lyrics page), working, enjoying time with my daughters and cracking on with LIG7. Unfortunately there has been no work forthcoming from my initial illustrator since February so Darran Holmes has stepped in to take over. Gutted this has had to happen but when one pays a deposit (bet I don’t see that back) they expect a result. This has somewhat delayed production but now I can move on and I’m half way through the adventure. The KS backers seem fine with it.

I also turned 50 years old recently. Naturally I wasn’t in a position to celebrate like I was with my 40th. I did enjoy a night out with my work bestie and his girlfriend in lieu, and the day before I attended my daughter’s school sports day. I get them for a full week soon which is wonderful. This song’s for you my babies. Post soon, Jam x

The Alter Egos

Posted by Jam on April 25, 2026
Posted in: Uncategorized.
Who you might see online

Cosplaying and giving out life quotes seems to be all the rage nowadays. Don’t be surprised if you see a few of my guises out there 🖤

Cave In

Posted by Jam on March 3, 2026
Posted in: Uncategorized.

Hi everyone. Just a quick blog today to let everyone know that my latest book, Raiders Of The Iridium Caves, is now for sale on Amazon. This is my third piece for the incredible Savage Realms Gamebooks series by TroyAnthony Schemer. He has spared no expense ensuring a quality finished volume, and a big thank you to the illustrators Chris Askham and Darren Holmes. CLICK HERE to get your copy today!

Vision On

Posted by Jam on February 17, 2026
Posted in: Uncategorized.

Hello everyone,

I awoke at 5am this morning to a rather lovely message from Malcolm Barter, who has managed to complete his portrait of our titular character, Elder Masu, as an adult. And by crikey, it is certainly one of the best illustrations he has ever done in my opinion. I haven’t shared it yet as I would like to give Mr Tenebrae a chance to ink up some pieces as well. 

As far as the book goes, I’m continuing with one path of two which can be taken. That said, it means the adventure will be many more references than I initially though, as I don’t want this to be as linear as the previous Pneuma stories. I want to give you quality with fun-packed scenario’s like in my Savage Realms offerings.

Speaking of which, TroyAnthony Schermer has compiled the text and artwork Raiders Of The Iridium Caves into a final manuscript. A quick reminder for all of you that backed both The Witches Of Cara and Ken Boyter’s gamebook, To Kill A Thief…you will receive a copy of each title scot-free. 

Speak when there’s more news,

Jam out!

A Good Heart

Posted by Jam on January 1, 2026
Posted in: Uncategorized.

So I’ve grown closer to someone I’ve known for many years. She’s been through the bad times herself just lately. We’re going to stick our middle fingers up to everyone that’s hurt us and be there for each other now. I can’t wait to share our first selfie together. To finally be with someone deserving of my heart, and entrust me with hers. We shall make this happen. This is karma, correcting the wrong. We didn’t get what we were promised. Now we’ll promise ourselves, and The Ascension Of Layna Masu will be dedicated to you and you alone. ❤️

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