Ups and downs, but mostly ups... cold and warm weather, but mostly cold!

Wow, what a month to kick of documenting each run every day (on the YouTube channel at least). There's been snow, there's been hail, there's been sunshine, wind and rain too.

Slightly more fun than what?? Why I wanted to build in public, why I'm fronting up a bit late, and why on earth am I doing this?

Well, since we last connected, the world has changed.

Not just in the space of AI, but global affairs, technologies, and a whole heap of the usual suspects like global warming, cost of living, etc.

This episode goes deep into 5 things that caught my eye - from phantom obligations to cultural imagery for different topics.

If you're keen to grab these in email form, rather than audio then head to https://slightlymorefunthandoomscrolling.com/

Otherwise, enjoy.

Why do tech giants like Google, Apple, and Meta treat Aotearoa New Zealand like their personal beta testing lab?

I've been putting down my thoughts to see if I can get to the bottom of it.

Listen along and follow my tech trail.

You’re scrolling on your phone in New Zealand, watching videos, sending emails, maybe even streaming this very podcast. But have you ever stopped to wonder—how does the internet actually get to us?

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Welcome to Slightly More Fun than Doomscrolling, the podcast where we dive into the cool, quirky, and unexpected stories that will make you think a little differently.

Part of the TwoScoops Network, proudly crafted in Aotearoa New Zealand.