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A fire in my head
I’ve been writing a lot about AI recently. I work with the technology every day and I’m doing research for a new trend report on the subject. I’m drowning in AI. This post is about writing, creativity, ideas and the importance of this faced with an onslaught of AI. I often write to sense make.…
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The powers and limitations of generative AI in writing
I think there are broadly three areas in which Generative AI is having an impact on creativity and/or productivity at work. I asked ChatGPT to elaborate on the three and the result I got is below. A great result if I may say and far better than I could have done in the time. So…
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Thoughts on thought rockets
Thought rockets are especially useful when you have limited time. In this context they are useful in channelling your thoughts and getting to the core of what you are doing or trying to say fast and effectively. I especially enjoy it while writing. Sometimes you should subject yourself to this pressure even when you don’t…
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Could blogging get a new lease of life with generative AI tools
I’ve been blogging on and off for the last 20 years and have seen its fortunes come and go. All kinds of things have been thrown at it, none more powerful than social media with its short form. Longer form pieces though, as long as well written, still endure and add value. Now with generative…
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The compelling reasons to find and trust your inner voice
Ironically, the basis for this post was formulated after reading the thoughts shared by the author of a book I am currently reading, which in turn is based on the thoughts of someone else. The essence of the thought is that too often we are swayed and influenced by others rather than finding and trusting…
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Content management with WordPress evolved – full site editing 1
Last month WordPress announced that full site editing was coming to its WordPress.com users of which I am one. I’ve been meaning to take it for a spin but haven’t managed to until now. This post is an attempt at documenting my experiences as I try and learn the new functionality as well as get…
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As we come out of the pandemic – what to take and what to leave
I say we are coming out of the pandemic because all the signs point in that direction. At least where I live in the UK where all restrictions have been lifted and the talk is of learning to live with COVID-19. Whether it is based in fact and is a permanent state, that remains to…
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Writing with intent – new directions for InnerVentures
Blogging as a craft or pursuit is under pressure and being assailed from all sides. But writing will never go out of fashion, especially good writing, in business or in our personal lives. So it doesn’t matter what you call it and whether you believe blogging is dead, dying, or not. The point is to…