I'm just curious as to what everyone is up to this week? Any projects or goals you may be working on?

I was on YouTube earlier and this TED talk appeared in the sidebar., Because I have never liked photos of me I watched the video. Just after the ten minute mark, Teri had me close to tears. Even of you have no issues with how you appear on video or in photos, this short talk, especially from 10 minutes on, is really worth the watch time!

A few days ago, I had a friend (mid-60s) tell me that she knows absolutely nothing about AI. She doesn't get it. She uses ChatGPT every now and then to ask it questions, but doesn't know what's special about it. It just feels like a slightly different version of a Google search. That gave me the opportunity to explain it to her, which was a challenge and a delight. I have a YouTube channel that specializes in AI, but sometimes I forget that there's an audience that may not be using it yet, or is but doesn't really get it. If you could answer the poll based on your experience, I would be open to teaching a class going over the basics or how and why everyone should be using it. Drop a comment down below if you'd be interested in attending.

I'm excited to catch up with you if you can make it or even part of it - you are welcome to drop in! I have been out of the loop for the last week with my daughter back from overseas with us this past week. Thankfully she is here for another week but we have all been attending wedding events for one of her besties who had a Hindu wedding, which was spectacular to witness. I've never seen so many glorious fabrics and outfits all in the one venue as I've seen this week, but I am looking forward to getting back onboard with my favourite hobby and find out what you crazy kids have been up to 😅

Hi everyone, I’m brand new here, so I haven’t quite gotten my bearings yet. However, at the invitation of Karen Taylor, I thought I would introduce myself in this group. I haven’t posted anywhere else on the platform yet, but this seemed like a good, safe place to give it a try. I started making YouTube videos in earnest in around 2023 when I found myself as a full-time caregiver for my wife, who has early-onset dementia. My original intention was simply to record a few moments so I could show her doctor what was happening, and to share things with family and friends, but the channel slowly took on a life of its own. It's currently a Vlog style channel, and I record it almost exclusively on an Insta 360 GO3S that I always have in my pocket. Once in a while, I'll do a interview style video and I set up with proper multi camera angles and lighting and lav mics and so on, but for the most part it's completely spontaneous vlogging. Today the channel has about 41,000 subscribers and 12.5M views, and the videos receive thousands of comments from people all around the world. What has surprised me the most is that 99.9 percent of those comments are positive, supportive, and deeply kind. It has been astounding and really encouraging to discover that there is such a strong appetite for empathy, vulnerability, and honest storytelling. If you’re curious, feel free to have a look at my channel. I’m looking forward to learning from everyone here as I find my way around. Thanks for the warm welcome. https://youtube.com/@johnvangurp?si=UqlGHVZDAG8k-ot_