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Discover, explore, and innovate with Ancient philosophies and modern technologies!
Hello and a warm welcome to iSophist! I’m Lance Cummings, a specialist in rhetoric focusing on AI Content Operations … or the people and processes around writing and content development in an AI-driven world.
Here at iSophist, I explore the connection between ancient philosophies and modern technologies, aiming to leverage structured content with rhetorical strategies to enhance the performance of generative AI technologies … whether it is in your business, classroom, or creative endeavors.
What Awaits You Here
My goal in this work is to delve deep into how we can more deeply collaborate with AI, using our expertise and unique experience … you know, what makes us human.
Whether you represent a global corporation, an educational institution, or are a solo creator, I bridge the gap between technology and your unique goals, transforming your collaboration with humans and AI into an accessible, manageable, and growth-driven aspect of your work that drives creativity and authenticity.
A Resource for Content Developers: Offering insights, strategies, and resources to individuals keen on enhancing their content creation journey with a blend of ancient wisdom and modern tech.
A Guide for AI Content Operations & Machine Rhetorics: Providing tailored solutions and guidance to teams and businesses striving to optimize and innovate their AI writing systems.
Practical Help for Educators: Serving as a rich resource for teachers and educational institutions, offering handouts, insights, and materials aimed at enriching the teaching and learning experience in writing classrooms.
I share most of my material for free, so you can expect a lot of free posts … but there will be perks for subscribers who choose to support content and education in this field.
Subscription Benefits
Here’s the essence of my strategy with Substack: Your subscription is a mutual contribution to a shared mission. It’s not merely a transaction; it’s a partnership in knowledge, exploration, and community building.
Here’s how your subscription is allocated:
Substack: 10% goes to Substack. This is one of the main reasons I’m going paid. I find Substack such a great place, I want to support it.
Community Support: For every 10 paid subscribers, another Substack writer receives a subscription from me, fostering a supportive and interconnected community of learners and creators.
Educational Empowerment: 50% of every subscription contributes to a scholarship fund, aiding UNCW students in joining my study abroad program in Poland, immersing them in an enriching journey of learning about writing and innovation across diverse cultures.
Mission Sustenance: 40% is channeled towards sustaining and enhancing my work, supporting the tools and the additional hours invested in maintaining and growing this endeavor, ensuring the continual sharing of valuable content and insights.
By subscribing, you’re not just gaining access to exclusive content and resources; you are becoming an active participant in a collective journey of exploration, learning, and giving back.
Paid Subscribers Enjoy:
Exclusive Training Material and Resources: Access premium content, detailed insights, and resources to deepen your understanding of AI Operations integrated with ancient rhetorical principles.
Prompt Lab: Complete access to all my prompts, prompt blocks, and prompt templates.
Courses in Collaborative AI: Immerse yourself in extensive courses, acquiring enriched insights and knowledge in the effective harnessing of AI.
Occasional Video Tutorials: Benefit from exclusive video tutorials, offering visual guidance on various aspects of AI Operations.
Access to Complete Archive: Explore our extensive archive filled with materials, insights, and resources available exclusively to our paid subscribers.
Free Subscribers Receive:
Access to All Free Content: Dive into a variety of content, available to all our free subscribers. This is the majority of my content.
Free Handouts for Educators: Utilize specially designed handouts to facilitate enriched learning experiences in educational settings.
Resources for AI Content Operations: Help for teams and businesses looking to integrate AI into their processes and workflow.
Consulting Opportunities
If you find yourself or your organization at a crossroads in content development, AI operations, or educational endeavors, I can help you implement collaborative in your specific and unique context.
Whether it’s streamlining AI content systems, leveraging AI tools effectively, or integrating ancient rhetorical wisdom with modern technologies, I’m here to offer tailored solutions and insights to address your unique needs and challenges.
To explore how we can collaborate and innovate together, please feel free to reach out and discuss the possibilities that can unfold through a partnership in learning, creating, and growing.