Travis Senzaki

Purveyor of Stories, Fiction Authorpreneur, Father, International Educator, and AI Enthusiast

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@GoblinWriter Already enjoying it from your Patreon. Thank you!

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Used /goal for the first time in Claude Code today to actually fix a pipeline problem and test it, after it had falsely reported the problem fixed 3 times. My /goal was bad, but Claude helped me get it right, then fixed the problem in one shot. Still a neophyte, but learning.

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Enjoying some Doglets! 🐶
https://t.co/Rvwhpgildn

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@GoblinWriter "Box", as in conceptual grouping. Such as "things I want more of in my life"

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MEXT application form tips most guides skip:

📝 Name must match your passport exactly
📅 Dates = Arabic numerals, CE calendar only
✍️ How to cite your graduation thesis
💡 Page 5 essay = your best chance to stand out

Full walkthrough: https://t.co/nxrFAH9uDW

#MEXTScholarship

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Thinking of applying for MEXT? Check these first:

📋 GPA ≥ 2.3/3.0 (MEXT scale)
📚 Field = your previous major (or related)
🌍 Research must benefit society
🏛 Check your embassy for country-specific rules

Full breakdown: https://t.co/3LnU4Za5kS

#MEXTScholarship #Japan

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🇯🇵 MEXT released 2027 scholarship guidelines on April 20!

Fully-funded grad study in Japan:
✅ Tuition waived
✅ ¥143,000–145,000/month stipend
✅ Return flight included

New guide updated for this cycle →
https://t.co/OUFOOqMpHb

#MEXTScholarship #StudyInJapan

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@tocho_seisaku Last November, I had the pleasure of helping to welcome visitors from the Tokyo Government and Tokyo Metropolitan University to AIU. Happy to see that they shared a very detailed report and photo of their trip! (in Japanese)

[東京都 行財政 @tocho_seisaku]

【ポータルサイト #東京と全国各地との共存共栄】
#秋田県 を訪問し、意見交換を行いました。
東京都は今後も共存共栄の実現に向けて全国各地との意見交換を進めていきます！
#AKITA雪国酵母 #あめこうじ #デザイン #あきコネ #白神山地 #AKISTA #国際教養大学
詳細はこちら↓
https://t.co/avQlRAK5ag

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At #AIEA? Join me Thursday for a session on AI and automation efficiencies to free up more time for human-centered work in the international agreements process!

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A rising tide lifts all boats, but it's not so great for cars. We need to be in the right conveyance to leverage the changing environment.

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Some of my thoughts on the role of university education in our changing society--the start of a series. https://t.co/EWidZA70G5

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"The ambition level has got to skyrocket. Rather than having an economy filled with the way knowledge work is currently constructed, we're going to see evening pressure for radically more ambitious projects." -@alexwg
Love this. The challenge is finding my moonshot.

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"Bears" is now an excused absence justification at my kids' schools.
Might be time to seriously consider relocation.

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Well, I'm feeling much safer at work now.

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Urban Japan is safe enough that elementary kids walk or take subways to school by themselves. But in my rural city (300k), we have to drive our kids to school to keep them safe.
From bears.

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Airport announcements you don't want to hear: We have a problem with the fog situation, so we're just going to have to hope for the best.

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@emollick That's assuming that the organization has a Responsible AI Committee. Our digitalization coordinator (one guy, as an additional duty) is still working on getting our processes from paper to PCs. AI adoption is going to come from individual enthusiastic staff members.

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Started a Substack about my adventures in AI implementation in my admin day job. If you're interested in practical applications rather than hype, please check it out! Here's the first post: Campus Centaur: Origins https://t.co/AWy0nSO9B4

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If I was the only one feeling awkward about my first time in a unisex bathroom, that's on me. But I guarantee at least one other person was feeling awkward about the unisex bathroom with non-functional stall locks. Just saying.