Understand AI
What modern AI systems actually do — without the jargon.
Grazynka’s Place
Unconditional Love for All
01 · Common Sense AI Empowerment
Understand it. Use it wisely. Stay in control.
Practical AI literacy for everyday people — curious beginners, older adults, and experienced users alike. Bi-weekly online gatherings, $10 each.
Starts Thursday, October 22, 2026 1:00–3:00 pm PST Every other Thursday
Protect yourself
Recognize hallucinations, misinformation, drift, and overconfidence.
Empower your voice
Use AI to think, create, organize, research, and communicate more effectively.
Keep the human in control
AI can assist. Human beings remain responsible for judgment and decisions.
Thursday, October 22, 20261:00–3:00 pm PST · Online
Register — $10 Thursday, November 5, 20261:00–3:00 pm PST · Online
Register — $10 Thursday, November 19, 20261:00–3:00 pm PST · Online
Register — $10 Paid securely through Square. Join details are sent to everyone who registers.
Current offerings
Practical learning built around the people in the room.
Seminars and workshops in person or on Zoom, for individuals, community groups, and organizations.
Intro to AI & Empowerment
What AI is and is not, how to ask better questions, check answers, and use AI with confidence.
AI for Seniors
Beginner-friendly learning focused on confidence, everyday usefulness, memories, stories, and connection.
Personal Empowerment
Practical tools for active communication, stronger relationships, and understanding yourself and others.
Finding Forgiveness
A practical exploration of forgiveness, self-forgiveness, and learning to accept yourself.
Organizations & Groups
Customized seminars on practical AI literacy, effective communication, and responsible human oversight.
02 · The Tour
The Tour — Southern California
Now rooted in Southern California, the tour brings three experiences to local communities — on Zoom and in person. Upcoming seminars and live dates are posted here as they are scheduled.
Common Sense AI Empowerment
Practical, plain-language AI for everyday life — Zoom and live seminars.
Personal Empowerment thru the Art of Active Communication
Speak, listen, and connect with confidence.
The Freedom Within Experience
A live storytelling and musical empowerment experience.
Southern California · 2026
On the air
Greg on The Harp Effect with Marcia Harp
“Common Sense AI Empowerment” — a live conversation with Marcia Harp and Reno Barela, Friday, October 9, 2026.
Watch for future live events — new podcast appearances and live dates are announced here first.
03 · Books & Music
Words and music from the heart.
By Grzegorz Piotr Baran. The first two books are on Amazon now; the companion collection is being listed. All nine songs of Forgiveness Reflections are playing now.
The Othello Metaphor
A framework for recognizing recurring patterns and the internal alignments that shape behavior.
View on Amazon
Finding Forgiveness
A personal exploration of grief, forgiveness, and moving forward without abandoning love.
View on Amazon
Finding Forgiveness Reflections
A companion collection of reflection, music, and remembrance.
Listing in progress
Forgiveness Reflections — nine original songs
Each song plays with vocals, or as an instrumental.
The meaning of Grazynka’s Place
“You might refer to it as Unconditional Love for All, you might refer to it as God. I refer to it as Grazynka’s Place, after my wife who showed me how to find my way there.”
— Greg Baran