An interview with an anonymous aid-worker-turned-civil-servant who shares her experiences in Afghanistan and the pursuit of justice in the military. We talk about Cape Town, gardening and the similarities between Essex and Lebanon. We might even have invented a new martini type… Continue reading Sunday Social: the Sadness of Leaving Kabul – a martini with a washed-up aid worker
Celebrating 10 years of exploring the world of martinis, from global travels and brand research to diverse encounters with people and experimental variations. Continue reading Behind the Scenes from a Decade of Martini Socialism
A dedication to dogs: my favourite martini company of all. Continue reading His Master’s Vice – how dogs make the best martini partners 🍸🐾
I sat down for a martini and a discussion with Google’s AI programme Bard. I was surprised and intrigued by the results of the conversation. Continue reading A Martini with Google Bard
A few different occurrences prompted me to sit down with some artificial intelligence and enjoy a strong drink with some questioning. One of those occurrences was a new play, currently sold out in a number of venues around Scotland. Spin! is written and directed by Catriona MacLeod. It’s a dark satire examining the blurring lines between human existence and artificial intelligence and it’s touring the … Continue reading A Martini with ChatGPT
This is a martini interview with Catriona MacLeod. I have wanted to have this conversation for a while now, and I was not disappointed. I also have to say that during our chat, Catriona gave me a rendition of Billie Holliday whilst I enjoyed my second martini. What an absolute privilege. What has been the highpoint of your day so far? I decided to wake … Continue reading A Martini with Catriona MacLeod
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