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AI: the creative’s mortal enemy or guilty pleasure?
What comes to mind for many of us when we hear ‘artificial intelligence’ is most likely not too dissimilar to that of a humanoid-type figure wreaking havoc upon a built-up suburban area. However, AI has come a long way since it was once a distant dream…or nightmare. With the likes of ChatGPT and other bots that have grown to show extreme, dare I say, intelligent responses to any query or question, AI seems to be here to stay. So, as a content writer and all-around creative soul, I’m intrigued by how writers and creatives around the corporate globe deal with this artificial Edgar Allan Poe that’s suddenly been forced into our work and personal lives.
Dry Your Mouth Out With A Dry Jan
If you’re reading this on a golden throne of moral high ground, sipping your Green Herbal Tea and revelling in just how fresh you feel, you may be doing Dry January. It’s an incredible New Year’s Resolution that many of us dream of one day achieving. You, dear reader, have taken the steps to commit this time to a never ending journey of health, early mornings and a clear mind for the rest of your days.
Or until February 1st…
Wacky Wicked Ways The World Celebrates Spring
Spring is officially here. Winter has finally buggered off. Whoever said Christmas was the most wonderful time of year clearly hasn't experienced running down a large hill in Gloucester, chasing a giant cheese. Around the world, people celebrate Spring with whacky traditions, crazy ideas and downright bizarre activities.
Exploring Xplor in the Riviera Maya
If you ever happen to be in the scenic area of the Riviera Maya and fancied an exhilarating and potentially nerve-wracking day out, then look no further than Xplor. It's an adrenaline junkie/cave enthusiast's dream experience day in Mexico!
Winter Woe By Me - How To Feel Sorry For Yourself This Winter
Yes, it's winter time. We're smack bang in the middle of it. We don't even have the luxury of half-heartedly saying 'it's nearly spring' because it isn't. We're stuck with winter for now. And unless you're one of those mythical beings who is a 'winter person', although I fail to believe you actually exist, you're probably desperately trying to remain positive until Springtime, a fake smile plastered on your face as you say 'the frost is beautiful this morning' even though you're secretly hating life, and in fact despise the frost and every intricate bastard snowflake.
The Doom-Like Reality of a Recent Graduate
A few months go by, and then maybe a year, and the magical job you had on your manifestation board (is this a thing now?) has not materialised. The job hunt is getting nowhere, but do not despair. Us graduates will land on our over-educated feet eventually. But in the meantime, here's a list of some of the realities you'll be faced with in your new job seeking world.
New Year's Resolutions You Won't Want To Live Without - But Will Anyway
The New Year is upon us and like all big calendar days, we will inevitably turn to ourselves for self-affirmation. And more often than not, criticism. But let's focus on the wonderful aspects of the New Year that hurtles towards us whether you want it to or not. And those resolutions that come with it.
Snorkeling Through Tectonic Plates In Iceland - And It Was A Challenge
One Icelandic morning, I decided it would be a good idea to swim through the tectonic plates at sub-zero temperature. Doesn't seem so hard, right?
How To Fail Your Driving Test in 7 Easy Steps
Yes, you read that right. If you're looking for an easy-to-follow guide on how to best pass your driving test, and come home with that red license in hand and a new lease of road-related freedom, then look no further!
Only joking, this isn't for you.
How to Get Away with Hardly Working at Work
Here's how to get away with hardly working when all you want to do is go home and lounge around like a pampered cat, Friends on repeat with a glass of Pinot, or hard beer, or whatever your fancy is. We all need a lazy day every now and again, let's not beat ourselves up folks. Let's indulge the inner SlugBabeTM on Miserable Bitch Mondays.
