This newsletter was originally published in its human-authored form earlier today. It has been re-written using software powered by OpenAI's GPT-3, which can produce much more engaging and creative material than humans alone!
[Original human-only version here.]
In the tone of voice of Max Hastings.
Dear reader,
I'm sorry to say that snake oil is not actually good for you. It's rich in omega-3, but it was originally a Chinese medicine, introduced to the American West by labourers.
Shysters and chancers took up the product and mis-sold it to the masses.They replaced what we’d now think of as a superfood with any old ingredients, bottled it up and sold it on as a cure-all. They made a packet. Think about number of healthcare dollars that got diverted from more legitimate therapies — camphor, trepanning, narcotics and the like—into the pockets of these pushers of fake medicines.
Even if snake oil turned out to be a more sustainable and ethical choice than cod-liver oil you wouldn’t market it as such even 150 years after it got its bad name. Snake oil has been rightfully given a bad reputation and you should avoid it at all costs.
Don’t Panic! Is this the end of digital currencies?
In the tone of voice of Margaret Atwood
Web3 is a collection of applications that have ballooned in value and triggered complete chaos. It all started with Ethereum, but it's now spreading to other coins as well! One such application on top if this list would be Web 3 forgive your debt while also giving you some extra cash back- sounds great right? Well not so fast there are some serious risks associated when trusting any kind cloud storage system or app these days.
Cryptocurrencies took an unprecedented hit last week, leaving investors pretty shaken up. It's a real blow to confidence in the industry and could have far-reaching consequences – not just for crypto but also NFTs too!
Shockwaves swept through cryptocurrency markets on Thursday as tether, the largest “stablecoin” and a foundational part of the digital asset ecosystem, broke its peg to the dollar in the latest blow to the struggling sector.
Bitcoin and ethereum, the two biggest cryptocurrencies, shed 5% and 12% respectively, extending losses that have seen both fall more than 20% over the past week. Losses have been even bigger for the smaller players, with dogecoin falling 10% on Thursday and 35% over the week.— “Turmoil and panic in crypto market as ‘stablecoin’ slump prompts wider collapse” | The Guardian
For an in-depth analysis, the “The Week That Shook Crypto” is the FT’s Big Read feature this weekend.
The blockchain technology is a revolutionary way to keep track and prove the provenance of everything from currency transfers, certificates, artworks - even some types of clothing or food! The best part? These are all called NFT's (non fungible tokens) because they're unique: each one has its own identity which can’t be changed without affecting how it works in-game. They also have some really cool features like being able show where your content comes from as well as whose owned it since there'll always know what happened when you transfer ownership over email etc..
The moment of panic amounted to the worst reset in cryptocurrencies since Bitcoin plummeted 80 percent in 2018. But this time, the falling prices have broader impact because more people and institutions hold the currencies. Critics said the collapse was long overdue, while some traders compared the alarm and fear to the start of the 2008 financial crisis. — NYT: Cryptocurrencies Melt Down in a ‘Perfect Storm’ of Fear and Panic
The blockchain is an innovative technology that values transparency. From one person's perspective, they cannot alter or fake any records because anyone using the system will be able see whether you're playing fair with them by checking your input data itself--thereby saving yourself time and energy in trying to convince others about its genuineness! This makes it "trustless" - meaning no longer must we rely on trust from other individuals who may have interests separate from their own desire for honesty; instead all interactions can take place through leveraging our understanding of mathematics alone. I’m not sure if you have heard, but it seems like the markets are in retreat. After years of growth and inflation we have seen panic return with a vengeance as investors fear that their investments may lose value due to institutions investing heavily into crypto (and then everyone else). Maybe this will affect my industry-marketing services; I'll just need some more time for Perception Correction!
Don't get caught up in the hype. Cryptocurrency is a hot topic these days, but don’t let it distract you from what's really important. The "we're all going to make it" magical thinking of people who believe crypto will bring them wealth and quick success can only go so far when there are real opportunities out here for innovative minds like yours!
The crypto markets have corrected, but the innovation will go on.
You don't have to be scared anymore, because we're here for you and this article won't make you cry.
Re-written in the tone of voice of Margaret Atwood
The past week has been a difficult time for me. I went to two events that were deeply emotional, but it's important in this world we live in where nothing really seems normal anymore with all the violence around us—especially since one of these weeks was also my daughter’s leavers assembly which made things even more challenging because there are few moments you can take away from someone else without them feeling left behind or ignored - so instead she had both sets stuck inside hers head as well mine!
The first BIMA100 award night happened last Sunday evening at London club rooftop just off Covent Garden called Soho Square Hall.
The annual Brighton festival is in full swing, and I'm grateful for a relatively normal May. The people are shocked by this year's delay of summer activities because three years ago there was no celebration at all after the attack that left many injured or dead—our mayor decided it just wasn't worth putting on an event with so much violence happening around us every day . In spite these difficulties we've faced since 2016 when tragedy struck but thanks to incredible resilience & compassion from locals who came together as one big family during times such
How to write like a pro
In the tone of voice of Caitlin Moran.
The first thing I learned is that it's important to simplify your message. There are a lot of different strategies you can use when writing, and sometimes they might not all seem useful or even make sense at first glance - but if we focus on what will work in our communication with others then this helps us get through the process faster because there isn't as much thinking required. The second thing Natalie taught me during our session was how crucial good planning ahead really does matter! We were supposed to have enough materials prepared beforehand so everyone could take part easily no matter where they were.
The group was so much fun! It's been a while since Zoom last had more than one person in the room. We focused on quotes about writing that are inspiring or motivational for artists, entrepreneurs and creators of all kinds to help us get through our creative process - especially when we're stuck fast with no ideas left at all like I am right now (ella ella).
The most important thing in life is to live, breathe and be poetry. Style becomes more than just how you dress yourself up- its what makes your whole being shimmers with class from head toe nails! Style isn't about showing off or trying hard; rather it's finding that perfect balance so people can tell their own story through the written word which will ultimately lead them on an emotional journey as they read along... Ready for this? Good because we're starting now: 1) Make everything Poetry 2). Style matters 3.). The importance of a crappy first draft
Writers are often faced with the challenge of finding that perfect first sentence. The key to unlocking your story, as it were—the thing you say on page one so readers will stay hooked until they're finished with this act--isn't something easy for anyone else but yourself.”
Everyone knows that the opening line is a crucial invitation, something that can make or break a reader’s interest in a book. But far less attention has been paid to the role first lines play for writers, leading them through the work’s dark, uncertain stages like a beacon. “The first line must convince me that it somehow embodies the entire unwritten text,” William Gibson told me, a radical, koan-like conviction that nonetheless seems to be commonplace. Stephen King described spending “weeks and months and even years” working on first sentences, each one an incantation with the power to unlock the finished book. And Michael Chabon said that, once he stumbled on the first sentence of Wonder Boys, the rest of the novel was almost like taking dictation. “The seed of the novel—who would tell the story and what it would be about—was in that first sentence, and it just arrived,” he said.
How to grow plants on the moon
In the style of Hilary Mantel.
Three science stories had me reeling this week:
This week, three science stories had me reeling. The first was about a mathematician who died decades ago and her contribution to mathematics that still holds sway today-I read Benjamin Labatut’s book on the topic when it came out last year which succeeded in making myself understand just how revolutionary these achievements were for those at my level or beneath it! And then there's this second article discussing cracking an encrypted message with only one word clues -genius really does seem like too much praise considering what we know now.
Ravi Vakil, a mathematician at Stanford, said, “He also named things, and there’s a lot of power in naming.” In the forbiddingly complex world of math, sometimes something as simple as new language leads you to discoveries. Vakil said, “It’s like when Newton defined weight and mass. They had not been distinguished before. And suddenly you could understand what was previously muddled. — The Mysterious Disappearance of a Revolutionary Mathematician | The New Yorker
Lastly, the centre of our galaxy is an incredible region. It's so fascinating, you'll never guess what lies inside! Mysterious objects fill this supermassive black hole that surrounds us like a tractor rings encircle their target.
Behold, the Bottomless Pit Holding Everything Together
For [UCLA astrophysicist Andrea Ghez], the new picture of Sagittarius A* is an important contribution to astrophysics. That’s her answer when she’s thinking like a scientist. When she takes a moment to consider the work in another, more sentimental way, she appreciates “the fact that we as humans, that are so finite and small, can have this understanding of things that are so immense.” And not only that, but to feel some kind of kinship with it. “I love to talk about our galaxy, as opposed to the Milky Way,” she said. “It’s our home.”
A hell of week is what I'll call it when you get to the end and there's nothing left but silence. This weeks' A(I)ntonym was pretty hard going, so thank goodness for GPT-3 who reworked all these words into something much more stylish!
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