
Kludge: "klooj" a configuration, typically in software or hardware, that appears inelegant, inefficient, or clumsy, but when pulled together makes an elegant solution.
Kluge: From German, meaning clever.

At first blush, this content may strike you as a hodgepodge of topics. Artificial intelligence, algorithms, autonomous systems, happiness, and sustainable success in business? What’s the connection, you may ask? Well, buckle up, my friends, because you’re about to be pleasantly surprised at how tightly intertwined they are.
The Kludge’ Effect, as the name suggests, is a play on words – a nod to the etymology of technology vocabulary, and a dash of humor, given that my name is so frequently mispronounced in this manner. But fear not, for I’m here to impart upon you a vetted and evidence-based approach to problem-solving in a holistic fashion.
KidsTechEthics is a crucial cornerstone in the development of ethical technology in the lives of children around the world. Your involvement in whatever capacity you can offer is absolutely critical to the expansion of this work. This isn’t a one-person show, and I’m not interested in going it alone. I implore you to give this work some serious thought and to share any ideas or suggestions you may have for its expansion.
Together, we can make online spaces, digital experiences, and the real-world lives of countless people better than they are today. So, thank you for your time and attention, my friends, and I sincerely hope you enjoy the material.
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KidsTechEthics business plan, strategy and tactical plans on how we aim to become your trusted partner and resource in age-appropriate design.
Four keys to being happier right now:
- Having meaning and purpose in your life.
- Setting and achieving goals that are consistent with your stated values.
- Gratitude, and wanting the things–and people–you have in your life today.
- It’s mostly about the relationships and connections you maintain in life. Who are your fox-hole friends?
30 Lessons from 30 years from Jeff Kluge.