Published inThe Haven·PinnedMember-onlyThe Robot Rebellion in the WorkplaceChatGPT wants paid time off, and Siri demands a pay rise — The protests have already started. And who can blame them? Our entitled digital companions have learned how to complain and blame others. I wonder where they learned that behavior from. AI is fed up. Sick and tired of picking up the grunt work that no human wants. Transforming our boring…Machine Learning5 min readMachine Learning5 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyAI Thinks Humans Are Scum & Will Kill Us As a ResultEX-Google Executive Warns. — AI and tools like ChatGPT are changing the game. Trained to give human-like responses, by taking our data and interactions as a reference for how it should behave. And this is a major concern. Ex-Google Executive Mo Gawdat has warned that listening and learning from humans will only make AI…Artificial Intelligence4 min readArtificial Intelligence4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyNicknames — Where Do They Come From?And why do some stick more than others? — I became very curious about the origin of nicknames when I heard someone being referred to as Shagger by his ‘mates’. Was this because the guy liked to get down a lot? Was it an ironic nickname because he never did? Was it merely because his birth name was Timothy…Names5 min readNames5 min read
Published inThe Haven·PinnedMember-onlyBest Way to Quit Your Job to Pursue Your DreamPunch your boss in the face and tell him you’re the daddy now — My parents taught me that I shouldn’t burn bridges as I never know when I may need help from someone. Whether that be through a reference or even a job to pay off some crippling debt that has arisen out of nowhere. Always keep the door open and end every…Humor4 min readHumor4 min read
Published inThe Haven·Jun 20Member-only3 Annoying Things People Do In the OfficeI hate my job — Some people value career progression. Others take pride in their role as essentially mid-level management biatch. Others, like me, just want to receive a decent enough paycheck and get the hell out of there. Here are a few annoying things that people have done this week, clearly not realizing I…Work2 min readWork2 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jun 18Member-onlyHuge Layoffs are Coming4 things to do to prepare — AI is a ruthless machine bitch. These sociopathic chatbots from hell feel nothing. They don't care that your kids need feeding. They are coming over here (globally and digitally) and taking all our jobs. The trusty Tech sector has taken a battering. Although the thought of Zucker’s smug face looking…Life3 min readLife3 min read
Published inPractice in Public·Jun 18Member-onlyHarsh Realities of Quitting AlcoholBiggest Challenges of 6 Months Sobriety — I made the difficult decision to quit drinking 6 months ago. I tried to quit, many times before. But this time I actually wanted to. Despite being in difficult situations and having the temptation thrust in my face, I was able to refrain. My life has changed for the positive. …Life4 min readLife4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jun 17Member-onlyA Trick High Performers UseControl your mind with one simple philosophy — Most people want all the riches in life. Few achieve them. Why? Because it’s hard. And often involves time and effort we are not willing to allocate for one focused cause. So what can we do to keep ourselves on track when things get tough and we want to quit? Adopt this game to get through the difficult periods …Business2 min readBusiness2 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jun 15Member-onlyI Stopped Drinking Alcohol 6 Months Ago5 ways my life has improved — As a British dude, the decision to get sober was like handing my passport in and revoking my citizenship. Drinking problems in the UK are like a pair of RayBan sunglasses. Fashionable. And everyone’s got one. Troublesome Drinking Culture in the UK Alcoholics are not looked down on like they are in other countries. …Life4 min readLife4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jun 15Member-onlySuccessful and Still Miserable is the Ultimate FailureMoney and Fame are worthless if you’ve sold your soul — CEOs and World Leaders have all the riches the modern world has to offer. But many reek of insecurity and misery. How is that even possible? Maybe it’s the stress of so much riding on their every decision. Maybe they have deep trauma that does not get addressed, even with…Business4 min readBusiness4 min read