Q: Should writers be afraid of AI? A: Yes. Especially with the recent 3.5 release of Open AI’s ChatGPT. And V4 will be even more capable.
Throwing a Good Punch – Eleven Tips for Newcomers to Australia
Depending on where you come from, Australia can feel familiar enough to make you think you understand the culture better than you actually do.
ScoMo was Here
I snuck into Scott Morrison’s private airport loo to do a #2 while working on an ad. I have bigger claims to fame.
Getting Postcards from The Village People is the Best
The Song Saga story of how one “young man” started getting postcards from the Village People.
Eran Thomson on the Polymath Podcast: Pushing Joy in all Directions
If you’re a multipotentialite or polymath, or if you have no idea what those words mean, you will enjoy this episode of the Polymath podcast.
Should we kill the “Suicide” card?
A retailer told us this card might trigger some people so they won’t stock Song Saga. I’ve got a song and story to share about that.
Are You Ready for the Future of Work?
A recent McKinsey survey identified 56 skills needed to thrive in the future of work. I have 39, but with robots and AI coming for our jobs, is that enough?
Multipotentialites are Many Things
Finally, I found a box I fit in with a label that makes me proud to be a “specialist in generalism.”
Waving a Flag Doesn’t Make You a Patriot
It’s fine to fly the flag proudly as long as you don’t forget what, and who, it stands for.
Smiling at Strangers
You might think something as simple as sharing an infectious smile with a stranger is too weird, too awkward, or too hard, but it shouldn’t be.
Hooked on Hopium
“Hopium” is when you HOPE the marketing materials you invest in will actually work without a strong rationale or understanding of why they should.
Make This One Thing Mandatory for Millennials
If you happened to catch Simon Sinek’s recent interview on Inside Quest about millennials in…
Optus Paid Ricky Gervais Million$ – Here’s My 2¢
Someone (Optus) paid Ricky Gervais to make their ads funny. And then someone else (AdNews) asked me to share my two cents about them. Only one of us got a really good deal