Friends of Dave #317: so many beautiful people
The robots are coming for you....
Here we are, just two weeks into 2023 and most of us in the US already have a quick break, with the long weekend and Martin Luther King Day holiday on Monday.
For the newsletter, that typically means most of you are off enjoying various winter activities, taking down the last remaining decorations, returning holiday gifts and watching NFL playoffs. Face it — you’re just not interested in digging into a long, involved preamble right now.
So this week, I invited a guest to chime in: ChatGPT.
For those that are unfamiliar, ChatGPT is a highly sophisticated, trained artificial intelligence engine (i.e. a robot) that has been optimized for human conversation.
Think of it as Alexa or Siri, but capable of producing much more robust, detailed and human sounding responses to really specific requests (it can write speeches, essays, songs, poems in just about any length or style within seconds on the fly).
If you have not checked it out yet, I suggest taking this opportunity to click on the link above and sign in to try it for free.
Trust me, you’ll be blown away...
So when I asked ChatGPT to make some suggestions for what we could all do this long weekend, here was the response:
Here are some suggestions on how Friends of Dave can spend their time productively this Martin Luther King Day weekend:
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement: Suggest your friends to read books, watch documentaries, or listen to podcasts about Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement. This is a great way to honor his legacy and gain a deeper understanding of the history.
Volunteer: Encourage your friends to find a local organization or charity that aligns with their values and volunteer their time over the weekend. It's a great way to give back to the community and make a positive impact.
Get organized: Suggest your friends to use this time to declutter their living spaces, create a schedule or to-do list for the upcoming week, or plan out their goals for the new year.
Learn a new skill: Encourage your friends to try out a new hobby or skill, such as learning a new language, playing an instrument, or coding. There are many online resources available that can help them get started.
Spend time with family and friends: Suggest your friends to use this time to connect with loved ones, whether it's through a phone call, video chat, or in-person visit (following safety guidelines).
It's important to take into account the current situation and follow all the guidelines given by local authorities. Encourage your friends to find a balance between productivity and relaxation, so they can return to their daily routine feeling refreshed and energized.
That’s it for this week. In addition to finding a balance between productivity and relaxation, I hope you are also able to find time to check out the stories below.
Safe travels and enjoy!
XOXO
Dave
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