Weirdo's Weekly Update — 12 Jun, 2023

What are we working on?

The world is advancing, and so are our work processes. As we move toward the future, we constantly look for better, faster, and more efficient work methods. We are working on integrating AI and Langchain Framework to semi-automate some of our work processes.

We are a small team, and with these tools in place, we aim to speed up our work, concentrate on creative thinking, and move our ideas forward.

As we take these new steps toward the future of work, we also want to educate and inspire you with this digital transformation. We’ll share more on how AI and Langchain Framework can enrich and simplify your work lives and pave the way to simplify daily tasks and add additional workforce to small teams.

Think about the time-consuming processes you currently deal with that could be automated. Let’s talk about how we can automate them!

Crypto News

Hong Kong, an established data hub for essential finance, shipping, trade, and retail businesses, has become a pro-crypto destination. They introduced legislation that promotes and fosters the adoption of cryptocurrencies, allowing retail investors to invest directly in digital assets. The support Hong Kong offers crypto investors also includes calling on banks to provide services to cryptocurrency firms.

Emin Gün Sirer, the driving force behind Avalanche, recently shared some truly intriguing insights. He discussed a futuristic merger of two game-changing technologies - AI and blockchain. Think of it: AI's efficiency and error-reducing capabilities supercharge the reliability and security of blockchain. The implications for web3 and cryptocurrencies are astounding, and Sirer's ambition is for Avalanche to pioneer this groundbreaking integration.

AI News

Google's newly launched Generative AI Learning Path is your gateway into the exciting world of AI. This suite of 10 courses, from 'Introduction to Generative AI' to 'Image Generation,' is designed for everyone - from tech pros to beginners. Some of these courses even come free and without prerequisites! Definitely worth checking these courses.

Travel Update

Our quest for the ideal remote spot has landed us in Thailand - ranked third for remote work locations. We can’t agree with the result of resume.io more. Thailand is a true blend of affordability, digital-ready amenities, safety, and vacation vibes. Believe us; we spend there a proper chunk of the last 12 months. 😉 The US and Spain were the two other locations in the top 3.

In personal news, I am recovering from a week-long illness, and Maja is back from her brief visit to Porto, Portugal. We're thrilled to be reunited and have managed to borrow a car for our stay in Europe - a blessing for navigating the beautiful rural areas that are not easily reachable with public transport. Since we don't have a permanent home, we thought a car would help to move around while charging our digital nomad batteries around Europe. And no worries, we will be happy to share our upcoming car adventures. 🚗

Here is our first destination - short visit in the Austrian mountains.

view to the mountains

I am currently listening

All-In Podcast: E131: 2024 Fantasy President picks, debt ceiling agreement, Dollar dominance & more

I am currently watching

Mayans M.C. is a television series that serves as a spin-off of "Sons of Anarchy." It follows the Mayans Motorcycle Club and their activities in a gritty world of crime and violence. The show explores loyalty, power struggles, and the consequences of a life entrenched in illegal activities.

Tool of the week

Visual Studio Code, commonly called VS Code, is a popular source code editor developed by Microsoft. It is lightweight, highly customizable, and supports various programming languages. VS Code provides a rich set of features and extensions that enhance the coding experience for developers.

Something to think about

"Success is not a destination; it is a mindset. Embrace the process, cultivate resilience, and you will find yourself on a remarkable journey towards your goals."—Balaji

and

"The myth is that there isn't enough time. There is plenty of time. There isn't enough focus with the time you have. You win by directing your attention toward better things.”—James Clear

Productivity Tips and Tricks

We started this newsletter with automation, so let’s finish with it as well.

One of the reasons why we praise automation is also to increase productivity. Automating your processes eliminates repetitive and time-consuming tasks, allowing you as an individual or business to focus on more value-added activities.By automating processes through technology and software, tasks can be completed faster, with fewer errors, and without constant manual intervention. This increases efficiency and frees up time and resources, enabling businesses to allocate efforts toward higher-level decision-making, innovation, and growth.

June 12, 2023
Leo Brunnhofer