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Powering the Future of Community: How our framework enables Blossoming Ecosystems. This is a weekly look into striving communities.
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Welcome to Sun RAEs, a blog series dedicated to creating a learning experience for our audience via the exploration of creativity, life, technology, and gamification.
This week’s AI Drawing
Weekly Random Acts of Evolution - Moments meant to focus on personal growth
Between Space and Time - Tech Exploration
Aesthetics of the Week - A few creative ideas we’ve seen for the week
Chaotic Explorations - Useful Links of the week
Gentei Kaijo - Featured A.I. Author
Clumsy King Dropping Gems - Tip of the week (Tweets)
Chaotic Vibrations - Music of the week
“I’ve seen these Troubled Waters and I won’t let this ship go down.”
Coming back from vacation, there are a few things that I’ve learned about myself and wanted to share here. Normally, I don’t get so introspective about taking vacations but being more self-aware lately has increased my focus on how I move when I’m on vacation. Below are a few points on what I learned:
Duality of Letting go- Not wanting to relinquish control vs the desire to take a break
I realized that the times when I am just following the lead of others, I tend to let all the way go. For example, we could be lost and I would end up relying on someone else to determine the direction to the location. I am indifferent to my feelings here because of that lack of control. I get antsy sometimes and if I were to start taking control, I would take over and solve the problem regardless of how the intervention comes off. A lot of people say relinquishing control is necessary but in order to maintain balance, I do think I will need to have some element of control which leads to my next point.
Need to find some element of control
Continuing from the last point, having some element of control dispel some of the stress I could feel along my journey. I am not saying that I always know what I’m doing but it does put my mind at ease to know I am taking control. Even if it just driving to the locations, for example, if my girl and I were traveling, she could plan the activities and I would be ok getting us there and/or paying for it. In the instances I want to do something that the rest of the group doesn’t want to, I am usually good at taking solo missions which leads to my next point.
Solo-based mission excursion
I am definitely no stranger to solo missions. I usually make sure I plan at least one solo excursion. There is definitely an element of control here but it is also a matter of ensuring one’s happiness. You are allowed to have different interests from the rest of the group. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice this for the sake of everyone else.
I gotta keep track of where I left off before I left for vacation
Staying consistent on your tasks can be hard enough on a day-to-day basis let alone taking a break for a week or two. Without writing things down or using task management tools, it can be easy to lose track of progress or even drive to get started. Consider going to the gym for 5 days and then taking a 3-day break, there is bound to be some buffer for transitioning back in. Sometimes you are earned that luxury so writing things down helps provide bookmarks for your brain to jump back in.
Overall, it is great to disconnect. I love getting lost in an adventure but when you step back and consider how your personality/lifestyle plays a role in how you go about doing that, it starts to inform you about why you may react the way you do in vacation circumstances.
This week’s topic of exploration is the use of NFTs to token gate physical upgrades or service experiences. In my area, there is a wine bar that I’ve been to a few times. For some of the wines, you have to use a point card to access the dispensary unit. Anyone can get a card and load it up with points similar to an experience at Dave & Buster’s however if you consider the use of NFTs and a more exclusive membership model, some additional features can be considered.
Upon scanning your card/app at a dispensary, you can download and get the provenance of the bottle
Furthermore, if the wine bar has the right partnership with the farm of origination, rewards or trips can be redeemed from the scan for customers to immediately plan a personalized trip
There is also the opportunity to gamify the experience by requiring a certain number of scans of different wines to get access to a special one
Lastly, one could rent out their membership to their exclusive bar. If I owned an Airbnb in the area and someone is in town visiting and staying at my space, I could add the incentive of wine bar access which could be dope for special occasions or offering a niche, upscale amenity.
There would be some other considerations as well but these are just a few ideas to consider.
Lately, I have been exploring the medium of linoleum prints. I used to do these in high school but I never considered it as a means of retail sales. Watching the below video, one can see the range of this medium from normal prints to even t-shirts. I am looking forward to learning more. In fact, we are in the middle of forming a partnership with a new design studio, Pressure Sensitivity. They are launching their site soon. Once ready, they will be featured here and we’ll showcase some of their latest work. Check this out in the meantime.
This week’s tool of choice:
OnCyber - One of my favorite world-building apps added some new updates recently
Immersive Mode - Zoom in and out of any NFT asset in order to learn more or even buy it on the spot
3rd Person Mode - Previously, moving around in OnCyber has only been 1st person mode
Screen Sharing- Groups can now meet together in a space while one person shares their screen. Great for sharing presentations or even a movie with friends.
The 2023 F1 season is less than 2 weeks from starting and this week we have King in the house again to share a preview of the new livery and educate us on how F1 cars work. This is his second time here in 3 weeks but with the season getting close, don’t be surprised if he stops by a bit more frequently.
Check out the new livery below and his notes about F1 Cars
“How F1 Cars Work - 5 key factors
Aerodynamics: F1 cars are designed to be as aerodynamic as possible, which means reducing air resistance as much as possible. This is achieved through various design elements, such as the front and rear wings, diffuser, and sidepods. The aerodynamic design of an F1 car is critical to its performance, as it helps the car generate downforce, which increases traction and cornering speeds.
Engine: F1 cars are powered by highly sophisticated, turbocharged V6 engines. These engines can rev up to 15,000 RPM, producing over 1,000 horsepower. They are incredibly lightweight and are designed to provide maximum power and torque output within the stringent regulations set by the FIA.
Suspension: F1 cars have a complex suspension system that allows the car to maintain optimal traction, even over uneven surfaces. The suspension system is designed to ensure that the car's weight is distributed evenly across all four wheels, providing maximum grip and stability.
Transmission: F1 cars use a semi-automatic transmission with eight forward gears and one reverse gear. The transmission is controlled by paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel, which allow the driver to change gears quickly and seamlessly. The transmission is designed to be lightweight, durable, and capable of handling the immense power output of the engine.
Tires: F1 cars use specialized, high-performance tires that are designed to provide maximum grip and durability. The tires are made of a soft compound that allows them to generate maximum traction, but they wear quickly, so teams have to be strategic about when to change them during a race. The tires are also carefully designed to be as aerodynamically efficient as possible, with the sidewalls and tread pattern playing a critical role in the overall performance of the car.”
40Seventh.eth (🐧, 🐅) @Sidetrackd_
We got two tracks for this week. Both have been pretty motivational in staying focused. Check them out!
Enjoy!
Until next time, keep on seeking balance!
Welcome to Sun RAEs, a blog series dedicated to creating a learning experience for our audience via the exploration of creativity, life, technology, and gamification.
This week’s AI Drawing
Weekly Random Acts of Evolution - Moments meant to focus on personal growth
Between Space and Time - Tech Exploration
Aesthetics of the Week - A few creative ideas we’ve seen for the week
Chaotic Explorations - Useful Links of the week
Gentei Kaijo - Featured A.I. Author
Clumsy King Dropping Gems - Tip of the week (Tweets)
Chaotic Vibrations - Music of the week
“I’ve seen these Troubled Waters and I won’t let this ship go down.”
Coming back from vacation, there are a few things that I’ve learned about myself and wanted to share here. Normally, I don’t get so introspective about taking vacations but being more self-aware lately has increased my focus on how I move when I’m on vacation. Below are a few points on what I learned:
Duality of Letting go- Not wanting to relinquish control vs the desire to take a break
I realized that the times when I am just following the lead of others, I tend to let all the way go. For example, we could be lost and I would end up relying on someone else to determine the direction to the location. I am indifferent to my feelings here because of that lack of control. I get antsy sometimes and if I were to start taking control, I would take over and solve the problem regardless of how the intervention comes off. A lot of people say relinquishing control is necessary but in order to maintain balance, I do think I will need to have some element of control which leads to my next point.
Need to find some element of control
Continuing from the last point, having some element of control dispel some of the stress I could feel along my journey. I am not saying that I always know what I’m doing but it does put my mind at ease to know I am taking control. Even if it just driving to the locations, for example, if my girl and I were traveling, she could plan the activities and I would be ok getting us there and/or paying for it. In the instances I want to do something that the rest of the group doesn’t want to, I am usually good at taking solo missions which leads to my next point.
Solo-based mission excursion
I am definitely no stranger to solo missions. I usually make sure I plan at least one solo excursion. There is definitely an element of control here but it is also a matter of ensuring one’s happiness. You are allowed to have different interests from the rest of the group. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice this for the sake of everyone else.
I gotta keep track of where I left off before I left for vacation
Staying consistent on your tasks can be hard enough on a day-to-day basis let alone taking a break for a week or two. Without writing things down or using task management tools, it can be easy to lose track of progress or even drive to get started. Consider going to the gym for 5 days and then taking a 3-day break, there is bound to be some buffer for transitioning back in. Sometimes you are earned that luxury so writing things down helps provide bookmarks for your brain to jump back in.
Overall, it is great to disconnect. I love getting lost in an adventure but when you step back and consider how your personality/lifestyle plays a role in how you go about doing that, it starts to inform you about why you may react the way you do in vacation circumstances.
This week’s topic of exploration is the use of NFTs to token gate physical upgrades or service experiences. In my area, there is a wine bar that I’ve been to a few times. For some of the wines, you have to use a point card to access the dispensary unit. Anyone can get a card and load it up with points similar to an experience at Dave & Buster’s however if you consider the use of NFTs and a more exclusive membership model, some additional features can be considered.
Upon scanning your card/app at a dispensary, you can download and get the provenance of the bottle
Furthermore, if the wine bar has the right partnership with the farm of origination, rewards or trips can be redeemed from the scan for customers to immediately plan a personalized trip
There is also the opportunity to gamify the experience by requiring a certain number of scans of different wines to get access to a special one
Lastly, one could rent out their membership to their exclusive bar. If I owned an Airbnb in the area and someone is in town visiting and staying at my space, I could add the incentive of wine bar access which could be dope for special occasions or offering a niche, upscale amenity.
There would be some other considerations as well but these are just a few ideas to consider.
Lately, I have been exploring the medium of linoleum prints. I used to do these in high school but I never considered it as a means of retail sales. Watching the below video, one can see the range of this medium from normal prints to even t-shirts. I am looking forward to learning more. In fact, we are in the middle of forming a partnership with a new design studio, Pressure Sensitivity. They are launching their site soon. Once ready, they will be featured here and we’ll showcase some of their latest work. Check this out in the meantime.
This week’s tool of choice:
OnCyber - One of my favorite world-building apps added some new updates recently
Immersive Mode - Zoom in and out of any NFT asset in order to learn more or even buy it on the spot
3rd Person Mode - Previously, moving around in OnCyber has only been 1st person mode
Screen Sharing- Groups can now meet together in a space while one person shares their screen. Great for sharing presentations or even a movie with friends.
The 2023 F1 season is less than 2 weeks from starting and this week we have King in the house again to share a preview of the new livery and educate us on how F1 cars work. This is his second time here in 3 weeks but with the season getting close, don’t be surprised if he stops by a bit more frequently.
Check out the new livery below and his notes about F1 Cars
“How F1 Cars Work - 5 key factors
Aerodynamics: F1 cars are designed to be as aerodynamic as possible, which means reducing air resistance as much as possible. This is achieved through various design elements, such as the front and rear wings, diffuser, and sidepods. The aerodynamic design of an F1 car is critical to its performance, as it helps the car generate downforce, which increases traction and cornering speeds.
Engine: F1 cars are powered by highly sophisticated, turbocharged V6 engines. These engines can rev up to 15,000 RPM, producing over 1,000 horsepower. They are incredibly lightweight and are designed to provide maximum power and torque output within the stringent regulations set by the FIA.
Suspension: F1 cars have a complex suspension system that allows the car to maintain optimal traction, even over uneven surfaces. The suspension system is designed to ensure that the car's weight is distributed evenly across all four wheels, providing maximum grip and stability.
Transmission: F1 cars use a semi-automatic transmission with eight forward gears and one reverse gear. The transmission is controlled by paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel, which allow the driver to change gears quickly and seamlessly. The transmission is designed to be lightweight, durable, and capable of handling the immense power output of the engine.
Tires: F1 cars use specialized, high-performance tires that are designed to provide maximum grip and durability. The tires are made of a soft compound that allows them to generate maximum traction, but they wear quickly, so teams have to be strategic about when to change them during a race. The tires are also carefully designed to be as aerodynamically efficient as possible, with the sidewalls and tread pattern playing a critical role in the overall performance of the car.”
40Seventh.eth (🐧, 🐅) @Sidetrackd_
We got two tracks for this week. Both have been pretty motivational in staying focused. Check them out!
Enjoy!
Until next time, keep on seeking balance!
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