You’ve almost certainly heard the buzz about ChatGPT, the AI writer and copywriter.
Maybe you’ve tried it out a few times.
It’s amazing, and scary too. A lot of writers and copywriters are worried that tools like this will steal their jobs.
I get it. At first sight, I had the same worries. I asked it to write me an email, a blog post and a simple sales page. It did a pretty good job with each. Ouch!
I’ve been following Mari’s career for over a decade now. We never crossed paths until very recently, when we were both speaking at the same virtual event. I jumped at the chance to ask if I could interview her. And, being the gracious, generous and positive person she is… she said yes.
If you’re not already familiar with her career, Mari Smith is one of the foremost and original experts in Facebook marketing and is often referred to as the Queen of Facebook.
She’s also a keynote speaker, corporate social media strategist, and brand ambassador for numerous leading organizations. Her client list includes Adobe, AT&T, Bank of America, HubSpot, Nations Lending, Verizon and Tony Robbins. Plus, she has shared stages with the likes of Sir Richard Branson, Eckhart Tolle, and Arianna Huffington.
Quite the resume!
Let’s jump in…
Talking to each other is the most fundamental of all means of communication.
Go back a few tens of thousands of years, and you won’t find any communications technologies beyond simply talking to each other.
This is why audio is so deep-rooted in our psyches. Studies suggest that when we hear someone’s voice, the brain releases oxytocin – the hormone of love, trust, and empathy.
We love to listen, and we want to be heard. Even more, we love to be part of a community where we can both listen and be heard.
First, let me define what I mean by Web 3.
Web 3 is the next step in the evolution of the Internet.
It is a new iteration of the Internet that resides on decentralized blockchains.
At its heart, the culture of Web 3 is all about decentralization and privacy.
Web 2 is highly centralized, around huge companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft. They control almost everything, including your personal identity and information.
Web 3 is the opposite of that. With blockchains like Ethereum there is no central company. No boss. No shareholders.
My wife and I have a puppy.
A lovely little fellow, but he can be a bit of a challenge sometimes.
So my wife joined a few support groups, most of them on Facebook.
She goes there to share her experiences, to ask for help, and also to give help to other puppy owners facing similar training challenges. These are vibrant, active communities.
This is a great story, from my hometown of Montreal.
Feigang Fei is the owner of a Chinese restaurant called Aunt Dai. It has all the usual dishes you’d expect… from Imperial Rolls, to Orange Beef, and General Tao Chicken.
Going by the choices on the menu, there’s nothing particularly special about either the restaurant or its menu.
What is different is that when you open the menu, you’ll find not only the names, pictures and prices of the dishes, but also some thoughts from Feigang Fei.
Here is what he says about their Orange Beef…