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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Picks and pieces: Building business on the Internet
A short mention from Harsh Makadia about building his business on the Internet. In 2023, I launched my software development business.If you had told me this 5 years ago, I think you lost your mind.I thought my 9 to 5 is the final destination.But writing on the...
Picks and pieces: A little more about ChatGPT features
An item from Rowan Cheung on latest ChatGPT developments. OpenAI has quietly been rolling out a new feature in ChatGPT over the weekend.Plus, huge developments in AI from Google Bard, Arc, X, Tesla, Apple iOS 17.4, and 8 new tools.Here's everything you need to...
How screenwriters write alternative histories
Heard at a session with Marc Bernardin, Naren Shankar, and Emily Carmichael about building worlds at the ScreenCraft Writers Summit 2021: Ask what if and pull on the threads to let the story come out.
How screenwriters do research
Notes from a session with Marc Bernardin, Naren Shankar, and Emily Carmichael about building worlds at the ScreenCraft Writers Summit 2021.If research not a favorite thing, work on story first and do targeted rather than general research.Research...
Money and well-being
Money concerns can create stress and affect our general well-being.Lifestyle creep can lead to greater personal spending. "...automate as many payments and contributions as possible."
Getting your professional drone license
Take a look at the DJI blog item that describes the licensing process and requirements for becoming a drone pilot.Main point: "Before you can join this global community of commercial drone operators, however, you need to know the rules of the game and follow the...
Becoming a professional drone pilot
A DJI blog item contained advice for aspiring drone pilots.Main point: The path is straightforward - "The journey begins with a clear understanding of the rules for being a compliant, responsible operator, and ultimately – getting the necessary training to help...
AI and concerns about the workforce
In an article about her using AI as a tool to help her with her dyslexia, Tabitha Goldstaub offered some ideas and suggestions for adapting to changes wrought by AI.Main point: "We are hurtling towards AI, machine learning and robotics at breakneck speed and...