Chapter 7 - Through People to the Stars (4)

Since I apparently managed to transfer a spark of my enthusiasm to you, you might be wondering how you can continue to prepare for the Community of the Future beyond just watching my videos. Personally, I see the era of online coaches as almost over. While the idea of achieving everything with a simple method is extremely appealing, let's be honest: Their promises often resemble the empty words of spam emails, only at a higher price. - So it's less about my advice or that of coaches, and much more about your desires, activity, and initiative.

I do not know your individual story and the life circumstances you are currently in. A good coach could certainly find this out in personal sessions. But how many good coaches would and could invest enough time to truly understand you? And even if they did, how sustainable and affordable is this type of support in the long run?

You might be lucky enough to have close friends by your side. They are invaluable, and it is worth engaging deeply with them. However, they are not always available for deep conversations and all topics, and unfortunately, not all friendships last forever. - We all need alternatives sometimes.

With access to the internet, you already have access to advanced AI systems. Those who wish to be part of a community of the future should demonstrate equivalent skills, be ready to listen deeply to themselves and others, and, when necessary, express themselves unambiguously. One way to learn this is to start an AI-led journal. This opportunity to analyze oneself and others with such a tool is unprecedented in our history, a privilege that you should take advantage of.

Deepen your experience by discussing targeted topics of your interest with the AI. Soon, you will notice, as I once did, how the different areas of your brain interact more vividly. It is incredibly satisfying to reach the flow state, that meditative phase in which we are completely immersed in our activity.

An even more intense method, in addition to the first, relates to active creation within existing networks, particularly on platforms like YouTube. Unlike other social media that are limited to short content or a limited number of characters, YouTube and similar networks allow for greater depth and complexity in communication. While blogs can offer content depth, auditory and visual styles are limited, even when enriched with multimedia content. A photo shows only a snapshot. In most cases, however, texts describe more than just a moment. Alternatively, you could upload a video to your blog that may contain music and or sounds, but it would only be something you refer to within your blogging, rather than really being a complete work. A standalone video is more demanding. But AI, wisely used, can help. Consider it as your personal sparring partner. It can not only help you clarify your thoughts through journal entries, but also provide feedback on your planned video productions.

Although it may seem challenging, even overwhelming, continuously working at your limits brings an invaluable advantage: You develop intuitions that are of immense importance in our rapidly changing world. - Old intuitions become obsolete when the circumstances that contributed to their formation change.

Apart from the fact that we urgently need more inspiring, profound, and above all, more authentic contributions on YouTube, you should consider the demographic change of the platform. Young people who watched the first videos on YouTube in 2005 are now adults, possibly looking for content that matches their hopefully more mature interests. The path of creating your own videos would also be an ideal preparation for the time when my proposed network exists. Content you have already created, such as video scripts, could easily be shared with the AI of the new network via copy and paste to connect you with suitable people. Moreover, this path allows for global work, which, given sufficient success, would enable you to physically visit and collaborate with new contacts, regardless of where you and they currently live.

If you choose this path, you will need both courage and humor. Regardless of our occupation, we remain social beings who fear ostracism. In my proposed network, this would be less problematic. The AI would treat the content you share with it confidentially and still be able to connect you with contacts that would be fruitful for all involved.

In current networks, unfortunately, you do not have this luxury. An incautious statement can have serious consequences, depending on how well-known you are: From shitstorms to hate comments, to criminal or existential threatening activities like doxing, hacking, cancelling, or lawsuits. Nevertheless, we do not need more content that is so polished that it no longer touches anyone. Therefore, I would strongly advise you to write chapters in your AI-supported journal that illuminate both the adapted and the less adapted sides of your personality. This confrontation with yourself can not only protect you but also be a key to personal maturity.

Do not be discouraged, neither by the last section nor by numbers you may hear in connection with YouTube. The existence of over 114 million YouTube channels in 2024 might sound intimidating. However, this number loses its fright when you consider that the majority of these channels do not contain a single video. With 1,000 subscribers, you would already be more successful than over 90 percent of all so-called YouTube creators. And even if you do not achieve the desired reach on your own: The intensive engagement with yourself is the key to eternal youth and beauty! And if that's still not quite enough: The network will be open to you in the future to achieve this lofty goal with your trusted ones.

Whether I will be able to actually build the network of my vision together with those who find me remains to be seen. My plan B is to share my ideas, in case someone else is faster in realizing them. As history shows, progress can be slowed down or accelerated, but it can never be stopped. I cannot influence time, but I can strive to ensure that we waste less of it. I cannot simplify humanity's problems, but if both individuals and the conditions under which they are connected improve, it could make it easier for them to find solutions. This leads me to the motto of my vision: Ad astra per homines - Through people to the stars.

You might now be expecting the obligatory summary of this final chapter via Chat-GPT. I prefer a more glamorous conclusion. - A glimpse into a possible future. For this purpose, I presented Chat-GPT with the fictional network [[ CLU573R$ ]] and fed it with all the relevant knowledge fragments you already know from the previous chapters. Then I asked what could be written on the homepage of such a network.

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'Imagine a world where technology is used not just for connecting, but for deep, qualitative bonding. A world where you don't spend countless hours wading through the noise of countless interactions, but immediately find people and communities that send your creativity soaring. Where not thousands of fleeting acquaintances count, but a handpicked community of 162 to 252 people with whom you can grow in harmony and diversity. Welcome to [[ CLU573R$ ]]: A place that nurtures not only our connections but also our growth, helping us reclaim valuable time in our lives. Our platform is revolutionary. It could trigger a second Renaissance.

With the help of artificial intelligence, we create connections that really count, promote learning and personal development while considering human nature. It's not just a social network that keeps you away from intrusive advertising and respects your privacy; it is a movement. A movement aiming to redefine the way we interact, grow, feel, and live - in the virtual and in our physical world. Take the first step into a new era with us. Become part of [[ CLU573R$ ]].'

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