Aloha fellow wayfinder!

Welcome to another edition of our weekly insights! Last week, we discussed Decoding Ancient Languages, DNA Storage & AI Dream Reconstruction. This week, we look at AI productivity, blockchain, and generational issues (topics popular in my online discussions this week).

Let's dive in.

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On AI Productivity, Blockchain & Cross-Generational Collaboration

The Big Problem

In our rapidly evolving digital world, navigating the tech landscape has become a daunting task. Three challenges stand out: staying productive amidst constant digital noise, harnessing the true potential of blockchain, and bridging the generational divide in tech adoption. Each of these areas presents its own unique complexities, yet they all come together to define our overall experience in the tech sphere.

We often turn to popular productivity hacks to manage our time better, lean on traditional understandings of blockchain to save resources, and assign different generations to specific tech roles based on their perceived strengths. However, these common approaches might not always lead us to the results we desire. In the following sections, we'll delve deeper into why this might be the case.

The Common Approach

When faced with the challenges of productivity, understanding blockchain, and bridging the generational divide, most of us have a set of default solutions we fall back on. For improving productivity, popular hacks and well-marketed tools often become our go-to choices. When it comes to blockchain, we mostly rely on popular narratives (even if wrong or misguided), hoping to save time and make quick money. As for the generational gap in tech, we typically pigeonhole different generations into roles that we believe suit them best, based on stereotypes or traditional beliefs.

These approaches, while common, aren't necessarily wrong. They've certainly offered solutions and provided a roadmap for many. But are they the best we can do? Next, we'll explore why these common strategies might not always yield the desired outcomes.

Shortcomings

It's crucial to acknowledge that these common approaches have their shortcomings. While popular productivity hacks can be helpful, they often overlook individual differences and fail to address the root causes of productivity challenges. Similarly, current applications of blockchain have failed to fully deliver on their promises, as implementation complexities and scalability issues hinder its widespread adoption.

In addition, relying solely on generational roles in tech can limit innovation and hinder the potential for cross-generational collaboration. It overlooks the valuable perspectives and unique strengths that each generation brings to the table.

By strictly adhering to rigid boundaries, we miss out on the opportunity to combine experience, cultural understanding, and technical proficiency for more impactful outcomes. Based on my own client dealings, leaders tend to gravitate to what they know best. Not necessarily wrong, just lacking breadth.

A Different Approach

Amidst the shortcomings of conventional approaches, I've discovered alternative paths that have proven to be more effective in tackling the challenges of productivity, blockchain, and the generational divide in tech.

When it comes to productivity, I've found that personalized strategies tailored to individual strengths and preferences are key — especially with the help of AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and even Anthropic’s Claude. Rather than relying on generic productivity hacks, I advocate embracing work-life integration, focusing on deep work and meaningful tasks, and leveraging technology mindfully to optimize productivity without sacrificing well-being.

In the realm of blockchain, there’s potential beyond current popular narratives. By navigating the fringes, I've found some innovative applications that extend beyond cryptocurrencies, such as IPv6 integration¹, decentralized identity solutions², and Bitcoin Script-based smart contracts³ that streamline business processes and enhance transparency.

I believe in breaking free from generational stereotypes and promoting cross-generational collaboration (even if such stereotypes can be true). Combining the experience and stability of older generations with the passion, cultural understanding (memes anyone?), and technical proficiency of younger generations, can lead to breakthrough solutions. It's about creating diverse (in all ways, not just token platitudes) teams that foster knowledge-sharing — harness the power of collective wisdom — and embrace a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.

📰 FEATURED NEWS

Personal

• Onboarded a new client (Share Scoops), who recently raised funds at a $10m valuation

• Interviewing Louis Pereira, founder of AudioPen, this Thursday (18/5) for my first Twitter Space

• Published x2 articles:

  • Genghis Khan, Muhammar Gaddafi & Lee Kuan Yew: A Tale of 3 Effective Yet Brutal Leaders

  • Impact of Company Tool Choices on Culture

Interesting finds

• Stories

  • What is the future of AI? Google and the EU have very different ideas

  • 23-year-old Snapchat model creates Caryn AI — offers it as a “virtual girlfriend”, earning $70,000 a week

  • The Fractional Executive category is rapidly growing

  • How to use Notion AI like a baws

• Tools

  • Hints.so — AI assistant that integrates with any software to perform tasks on your behalf

  • Help.center — GPT-powered help center

  • BoltAI — Instant access to ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion inside any macOS app

Until next week, remember: through patience & persistence, it will come.

George

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