Spark & Story

Spark & Story

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Go out. Be dumb. Talk to strangers.
Are young people “better” — or just more afraid to live?
Jun 2 • 
Nick Simard
The Day I Decided to Stop Sounding Like Me
What changing my voice at 43 taught me about identity and fear.
Jun 9 • 
Nick Simard
Performing Brilliance for Applause
The trap of audience without intimacy.
May 31 • 
Nick Simard
This is Authenick
One writer’s attempt to merge his many half-baked projects into a fully-baked one.
May 30 • 
Nick Simard
What Happens When “User-Generated” No Longer Means Human?
Recent advances in AI technology are making it such that people aren’t even needed anymore.
Oct 10 • 
Nick Simard
My Experience Using ChatGPT Advanced Voice to Brainstorm While Driving
My first real voice chat with AI. And yes, it happened behind the wheel.
Apr 27 • 
Nick Simard
Why I’m Not Quitting the "Fluffy" Stuff
The playful work that makes the serious work possible.
Oct 9 • 
Nick Simard
5:03
You're Not Broken — You Weren't Meant to Process This Much!
Your human operating system isn't built for modern information overload.
Feb 27 • 
Nick Simard
Do You Feel Like a Grown-Up Yet?
As I get older, I’m starting to think that nobody ever really feels grown up. I’m in my 40s and I’m not sure I do. Sure, we take on responsibilities…
Apr 27, 2022 • 
Nick Simard
From Sparks to Story: How I Got Here
It's been a long road but I think I've finally arrived at my final destination :)
Oct 4 • 
Nick Simard
Why I Made a Playlist Instead of a Plan
How a tiny act of making beats the grandest plan.
Sep 13 • 
Nick Simard
3:59
How to Start Using AI Without Getting Overwhelmed
(Especially if you feel like you're already behind).
May 1 • 
Nick Simard
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