So a fun random essay and thought that I had, this morning biking, or maybe it was in hot yoga?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So the big thought is, what is the role of the camera in the age of AI ChatGPT, AI generated images and videos etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So you no longer need to waste $10,000 on a Leica M\/Q camera anymore –> and already what I am noticing is that, perhaps Leica is actually having a difficult time selling their cameras, \u2026 they\u2019re kind of pumping up their marketing efforts, but, I think there is a huge tectonic shift, \ufffcan insanely massive paradigm shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So the truth is, being in reality embodied reality is awesome. You cannot experience the energy of crossing a Shibuya crossing in Japan, witnessing the insane marvels of Angkor wat in Cambodia, the fun of riding in a tuktuk, trying out new food in new places, or even spending a night inside a capsule hotel in Tokyo?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So I think I still believe the general idea that investing in experiences is by far the most critical thing. Therefore at this point, really truly deeply, the camera doesn\u2019t matter anymore. Currently speaking, the best camera for you to get is still some compact digital camera that could ideally fit in your front pocket, any RICOH GR variant is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So I kind of feel bad for all those people who branded themselves as iPhone photographers, frankly speaking there\u2019s not a bright future for that anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I think the issue is, and I\u2019m still kind of shocked, it really does feel like AI came out out of nowhere. Even myself who was a hard-core ChatGPT early user,\u2026 even playing around with GROK ,,, the video generation, or image to video etc.\u2026 it still always kind of blows my mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So I think the first thing that is actually insanely empowering about these tools to generate your own pictures videos images etc.\u2026 Is, you\u2019re no longer the slave of these entertainment mega corporations, which are feeding you all the same pink chicken McNugget sludge. \ufffc<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, if you\u2019re in a position in which you could create your own picture media images videos, even erotica –> , you\u2019re actually in a good field. Why? Once again you are not the passive recipient of these things but you could direct your own future. \ufffc<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So this is my honest thought:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t really bother with Gemini, I think it\u2019s a waste of time. Apparently it\u2019s really good if you\u2019re like a coder, but beyond that, I would just kind of ignore it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grok is kind of the most interesting one because, it\u2019s mostly uncensored, which means, you have more free freedom. ChatGPT is annoying because, it is like a nanny AI\u2026 There is a lot that it will not let you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The truth is, ChatGPT is number one. I do not envision a future in which Grok or Gemini catches up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like just observe,, nowadays when you\u2019re in public, you must always see somebody with a ChatGPT tab open on their browser. Even internationally you see everyone using ChatGPT on their phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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