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Disclaimer: I’m not an AI specialist, so I’m not trying to pretend to be an expert in an area I don’t know deep inside about, though I’m a programmer with 10+ years of experience, so this article is written from that perspective. AI has been a hot topic lately, a really hot topic. A lot of experts have buried several occupations entirely, yet they still exist. Will or will not AI will leave you without a job depends on many factors, and all we as humans can do is minimize risks. I think it is impossible to do so without the right mindset. In this article, I will  share advice that has helped me grow and develop as a professional throughout my career. 1. The “can-do” attitude One of the first projects at my first job was the following: my team needed to build a console tool for i18n. The tool would connect to a PostgreSQL, query data from a couple of tables, process it, and store the resulting data in JSON files that would be used by a Web app. I was given the task. After a couple of hours of research, I came up with a solution: we’d use Perl to implement the script, because: We worked on Linux machines, which meant we already had Perl installed. I was able to Google suitable libraries to do the job. After my presentation, the Head of Engineering asked me if I knew Perl, and I said: “No, I’ve done a couple of projects using PHP”. He and my team leader were skeptical, but after a couple of days of work, the tool was ready and worked well. It was the right tool for the job because it simply solved the problem. I didn’t know the language, so I had to learn it. The situation gave me credit, made me The I18n Guy (so that, I had at least one thing I could expertly talk about), and allowed me to grow further. The thing is, in IT, everything happens fast, and you have to learn quite a lot all the time, so the mindset I consider the most important is the . After all, lots of us came into the industry because we loved hacking and playing around on a computer, so keep doing it! “can-do“ approach 2. Keep learning The next logical thing is, . you have to keep learning When I started working in IT, the term “FE” didn’t exist. IE6 was a thing (quite a painful thing if you ask me), and jQuery was the main JS library, which you’d “import” using a direct CDN link. Then frameworks came and changed a lot: we started focusing on client-side development more. Every time I changed jobs, I had to learn and use a different framework or set of libraries. So unfortunately or fortunately, you’ll have to learn something new almost every day to be able to keep yourself afloat. Yes, there is a chance that your particular specialization won’t be needed in a couple of years, so you’ll have to learn something new again, but your experience won’t be in vain: your general understanding of how software should be developed and your problem-solving experience will be still with you. 3. The black box approach. Getting deeper about learning: now we can use libraries and frameworks, without caring too much about the way how they work internally. I mean, to be able to write React code, you don’t have to be an expert in the React code base; to be able to write meaningful BE code, you don’t have to know how a specific assembly language for a specific platform works. . And I believe in a couple of years, a lot of trivial tasks will be automated, which is great for you: you’ll be able to focus on building a software product on a higher level. AI tools are tools 4. Use new tools When I was getting started, we used Notepad to write FE code, then Notepad++ came, then more advanced editors and IDEs. Nowadays, I know a lot of fellow programmers who don’t write code without ChatGPT and/or GitHub Copilot. For my taste, maybe the use of them is a little bit too much, but you got the point: including tools in general and AI tools, so it’s better for you to use them to be more productive and valuable on the market. everything in tech constantly evolves, 5. Networking Getting back to my first job, there is a good story about how I found it: when I had a summer break between 2nd and 3rd terms, I wanted to earn some money (as lots of other students normally do), but also I wanted to do something IT related. So I found several phone numbers of several IT companies and called them saying literally: “Hello, my name is Oleg. I’m a student in such a university and my specialization is the following. I can do this, this, and that. Do you have any work for me for the summer?”. It worked. I got a job. It was not a programming job, though it was close enough to IT for me to keep believing in myself + when the time came for me to find a full-time internship, I just called the CEO of the company and got it in that company. After the internship (during which I had to learn Qt by the way) I got a full-time job. The next job offers I mostly got after good references from my ex-colleagues/friends/people I met at conferences/meetups. All in all, at your job , so networking is very important. (well, at least in this case, none of us will need a job anyway). you’ll have to work with people AI won’t remove all of your colleagues AI is shaking the industry and will probably shake it even more in the future, but with the right attitude, you’ll survive this storm and maybe even find yourself in a better position. AI is great at making decisions based on data, automating routine tasks, creating something based on something else created before, and some input from a person. But still, We are emotional, which means we can be spontaneous, we don’t like when everything is too ideal, and the pleasurable level of imperfection is unique for everyone. It means that AI will probably not replace human beings in creative areas. AI needs a person. It can’t decide what to do without a human being. Or maybe it will just need a couple more iterations, haha. As an AI language model, I can’t write an article about whether AI will take your job or not (just kidding, I wrote it myself 😅).

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They’re often (mis)used by malicious hackers and other cyber-criminals, so the question about their legality could come to mind easily. Privacy coins are cryptocurrencies designed to enhance user anonymity by hiding transaction details, such as the sender, receiver, and amount. Popular examples include Monero and Zcash, but there are more of them. The concerns about them are obvious: potential use in illegal activities, such as money laundering or tax evasion. To be fair, that could also be perfectly done (and it is done) with traditional cash. Even with electronic fiat money, and with cryptocurrencies that aren’t privacy-focused. If criminals have a can-do attitude, they surely can accomplish their dark goals, no matter the tool involved. Privacy coins have legitimate use cases, of course, including protecting personal financial information, safeguarding against identity theft, enabling secure donations to sensitive causes, and facilitating private transactions in oppressive regimes. That’s maybe why privacy coins aren’t illegal in most countries, per se. However, there are some exceptions and limitations. Regulations on Privacy Coins Privacy coins are subject to varying regulations globally, reflecting the balance between financial privacy and the need for security against illicit activities. While these cryptocurrencies remain legal in most of the world, countries like Japan, South Korea, and Australia have implemented restrictions, leading to the delisting of prominent privacy coins such as Monero and Zcash from some exchanges. The European Union has also considered a comprehensive ban, highlighted by a draft anti-money laundering bill proposing that financial institutions and crypto service providers be prohibited from dealing with anonymity-enhancing coins. Mainstream exchanges like Kraken, Huobi and BitBay have acted on these regulatory pressures by ceasing support for privacy coins. In the U.S., the government has taken a hard stance against privacy services, exemplified by sanctions imposed on Tornado Cash, a mixing service associated with money laundering activities. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has even invested in potential technology to de-anonymize privacy coins, reflecting a broader governmental commitment to transparency in cryptocurrency transactions. Now, we have to say this: as long as transactions are made directly peer-to-peer (P2P), users are completely safe using these coins. Current bans apply to businesses, and not to individual users. Things get complicated when they touch centralized crypto exchanges, subjected to strict regulations worldwide. Especially about identifying their customers (KYC) —which, by the way, kills all the purpose of using privacy coins in the first place. Blackbytes in Obyte Blackbytes (GBB) is a privacy-focused currency on Obyte, designed to enhance transaction confidentiality. This token conceals recipient information and payment amounts on the public ledger and only transaction hashes are published, while sensitive data is shared via private messages. This approach allows users to verify the legitimacy of transactions without exposing the full history, thereby providing a higher level of privacy compared to public assets like GBYTE and other cryptocurrencies. Blackbytes are legal and safe to use by individual users, since they were designed to be exchanged solely through peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions. This means that these privacy tokens don’t engage with centralized exchanges, which have faced increasing scrutiny and restrictions regarding privacy coins worldwide. By focusing on a P2P trading directly from the Obyte wallet, Blackbytes can avoid the complicated landscape faced by other privacy coins worldwide. In many jurisdictions, while these tokens may face significant regulatory challenges, the operation of tokens like Blackbytes can continue without the same level of scrutiny, as they don’t require engagement with regulated financial institutions. This positioning may provide a path for privacy-focused cryptocurrencies to navigate the current legal landscape while maintaining user anonymity. Featured Vector Image by Freepik They’re often (mis)used by malicious hackers and other cyber-criminals, so the question about their legality could come to mind easily. Privacy coins are cryptocurrencies designed to enhance user anonymity by hiding transaction details, such as the sender, receiver, and amount. Popular examples include Monero and Zcash, but there are more of them. The concerns about them are obvious: potential use in illegal activities, such as money laundering or tax evasion. To be fair, that could also be perfectly done ( and it is done ) with traditional cash. Even with electronic fiat money , and with cryptocurrencies that aren’t privacy-focused. If criminals have a can-do attitude, they surely can accomplish their dark goals, no matter the tool involved. Privacy coins have legitimate use cases, of course, including protecting personal financial information, safeguarding against identity theft, enabling secure donations to sensitive causes, and facilitating private transactions in oppressive regimes. and it is done and it is done electronic fiat money electronic fiat money Privacy coins have legitimate use cases, of course, including protecting personal financial information, safeguarding against identity theft, enabling secure donations to sensitive causes, and facilitating private transactions in oppressive regimes. That’s maybe why privacy coins aren’t illegal in most countries, per se. However, there are some exceptions and limitations. Regulations on Privacy Coins Privacy coins are subject to varying regulations globally, reflecting the balance between financial privacy and the need for security against illicit activities. While these cryptocurrencies remain legal in most of the world, countries like Japan, South Korea, and Australia have implemented restrictions , leading to the delisting of prominent privacy coins such as Monero and Zcash from some exchanges. varying regulations varying regulations While these cryptocurrencies remain legal in most of the world, countries like Japan, South Korea, and Australia have implemented restrictions The European Union has also considered a comprehensive ban, highlighted by a draft anti-money laundering bill proposing that financial institutions and crypto service providers be prohibited from dealing with anonymity-enhancing coins. Mainstream exchanges like Kraken, Huobi and BitBay have acted on these regulatory pressures by ceasing support for privacy coins. consider ed consider In the U.S., the government has taken a hard stance against privacy services, exemplified by sanctions imposed on Tornado Cash , a mixing service associated with money laundering activities. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has even invested in potential technology to de-anonymize privacy coins, reflecting a broader governmental commitment to transparency in cryptocurrency transactions. Tornado Cash Tornado Cash invested invested Now, we have to say this: as long as transactions are made directly peer-to-peer (P2P), users are completely safe using these coins. Current bans apply to businesses, and not to individual users. Things get complicated when they touch centralized crypto exchanges, subjected to strict regulations worldwide. Especially about identifying their customers (KYC) —which, by the way, kills all the purpose of using privacy coins in the first place. Now, we have to say this: as long as transactions are made directly peer-to-peer (P2P), users are completely safe using these coins. Blackbytes in Obyte Blackbytes (GBB) is a privacy-focused currency on Obyte, designed to enhance transaction confidentiality. This token conceals recipient information and payment amounts on the public ledger and only transaction hashes are published, while sensitive data is shared via private messages. This approach allows users to verify the legitimacy of transactions without exposing the full history, thereby providing a higher level of privacy compared to public assets like GBYTE and other cryptocurrencies. Blackbytes (GBB) Blackbytes (GBB) Blackbytes are legal and safe to use by individual users, since they were designed to be exchanged solely through peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions. This means that these privacy tokens don’t engage with centralized exchanges, which have faced increasing scrutiny and restrictions regarding privacy coins worldwide. Blackbytes are legal and safe to use by individual users, since they were designed to be exchanged solely through peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions. By focusing on a P2P trading directly from the Obyte wallet , Blackbytes can avoid the complicated landscape faced by other privacy coins worldwide. In many jurisdictions, while these tokens may face significant regulatory challenges, the operation of tokens like Blackbytes can continue without the same level of scrutiny, as they don’t require engagement with regulated financial institutions. This positioning may provide a path for privacy-focused cryptocurrencies to navigate the current legal landscape while maintaining user anonymity. Obyte wallet Obyte wallet Featured Vector Image by Freepik Featured Vector Image by Freepik Freepik Freepik

Educational Byte: Are Privacy Coins Like Monero and Zcash Legal?

Byte Educativo: ¿Monero ukat Zcash ukham Privacidad Monedas ukanakax Legal ukhamäpachati?

Vzdělávací Byte: Jsou soukromé mince jako Monero a Zcash legální?

Byte educativo: ¿Son legales las monedas de privacidad como Monero y Zcash?

Koulutustavu: Ovatko Monero- ja Zcashin kaltaiset tietosuojakolikot laillisia?

Byte éducatif : les pièces de confidentialité comme Monero et Zcash sont-elles légales ?

शैक्षिक बाइट: क्या मोनरो और ज़ेकैश जैसे गोपनीयता सिक्के कानूनी हैं?

Educational Byte: Apakah Koin Privasi Seperti Monero dan Zcash Legal?

教育バイト: Monero や Zcash のようなプライバシー コインは合法ですか?

Byte Éducatif: Est-ce que ba mbongo ya vie privée lokola Monero na Zcash ezali légal?

Educational Byte: Ara-dalàna ve ny vola madinika momba ny fiainana manokana toa an'i Monero sy Zcash?

Educational Byte: Czy prywatne monety, takie jak Monero i Zcash, są legalne?

Байти таълимӣ: Оё тангаҳои махфият ба монанди Monero ва Zcash қонунӣ ҳастанд?

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Coze, спонсар пісьменніцкага конкурсу #AI-chatbot, дзеліцца сакрэтамі поспеху па меры набліжэння дэдлайну конкурсу

#AI-chatbot Sponzor takmičenja u pisanju, Coze, dijeli tajne uspjeha kako se približava rok za takmičenje

El patrocinador del concurso de redacción de chatbots con inteligencia artificial, Coze, comparte sus secretos para el éxito a medida que se acerca la fecha límite del concurso

ربات #AI-chat Writing حامی مسابقه، Coze، اسرار موفقیت را با نزدیک شدن به آخرین مهلت مسابقه به اشتراک می گذارد

#AI-chatbot patwone konkou ekriti, Coze, pataje sekrè pou siksè pandan dat limit konkou a ap apwoche

#AI-chatbot íróverseny szponzora, Coze, megosztja a siker titkait a verseny határidejének közeledtével

#AI チャットボット ライティング コンテストのスポンサー Coze が、コンテストの締め切りが近づく中、成功の秘訣を披露

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#AI-chatbot Sponsor al concursului de scriere, Coze, împărtășește secretele succesului pe măsură ce se apropie termenul limită al concursului

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How to Craft Inclusive AI Prompts That Mitigate Bias

A recent study conducted by Kiseki in the fall of 2024 uncovers a fascinating trend: Japanese singles are increasingly eager to connect with people from around the globe. This shift in social dynamics is noteworthy. Record Numbers of Japanese Living Abroad According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a historic high of 570,000 Japanese citizens now reside overseas, the largest figure seen in over 30 years. This surge reflects a vibrant curiosity about diverse cultures, particularly among younger generations, as highlighted by Kiseki's latest research. The survey reveals that over 95% of Japanese singles are enthusiastic about engaging with foreigners. Given Japan’s historically complex attitudes toward international cultures, it’s intriguing to explore what drives this newfound openness. Understanding the Motivations Behind Japan's Singles Delving into the desires of Japanese singles is a complex endeavor. Kiseki, a part of the Social Discovery Group and recognized for its excellence in global matchmaking by the Japan Number One Research Institute LLC, conducted an insightful online survey with over 230 participants from various age brackets. The findings are compelling. A Remarkable 95% Eager to Connect with Foreigners One of the most striking insights from Kiseki’s 2024 survey is that an impressive 95% of respondents express a desire to connect with individuals from other countries. The enthusiasm is nearly equal among men (96%) and women (94%), indicating that this interest transcends gender. Many participants articulated their intentions clearly: while some are in search of love and romance, a significant number prioritize friendship. In fact, 70% are looking to forge friendships through communication, while 29% simply wish for someone to converse with. Language acquisition also plays a crucial role, with 56% eager to practice their speaking skills with others.While friendship and language learning are primary motivators, romance remains an appealing prospect for many. Kiseki reports that 21% of respondents are actively seeking love, with men showing slightly more interest than women. The Rise of International Romance The trend toward international relationships is already gaining momentum in Japan. The survey indicates that 45% of participants have engaged in romantic relationships with foreigners, with women (50%) reporting higher rates than men (36%). Digital platforms are pivotal in fostering these international connections. Kiseki's findings show that 32% have met foreigners online, and 11% have established both online and offline relationships. Younger individuals are particularly inclined to connect digitally, although offline interactions tend to increase with age. When asked about their preferred methods for meeting new people in the future, over 70% expressed a willingness to engage through online platforms or dating sites. Notably, many Japanese singles prefer a gradual approach—favoring casual friendships and language exchanges before diving into romantic pursuits. Kiseki: Bridging Connections Across Borders While there’s a clear enthusiasm among Japanese singles for meeting foreigners, navigating these connections can be challenging. Launched by SDG, Kiseki has become a leading platform for connecting individuals from approximately 80 countries. Kiseki offers seamless communication features such as AI-assisted chat translations, speed matching, and video calls, facilitating meaningful interactions across borders. The platform encourages users to take their time in building friendships and developing online relationships while also serving as a resource for language learning and cultural exploration. Safety is paramount; Kiseki employs rigorous identity and age verification through trusted providers like Liquid, ensuring a secure environment for its users. In conclusion, as Japan’s singles increasingly seek connections beyond their borders, platforms like Kiseki play a vital role in fostering these exciting new relationships—whether they blossom into friendships or romantic partnerships. A recent study conducted by Kiseki in the fall of 2024 uncovers a fascinating trend: Japanese singles are increasingly eager to connect with people from around the globe. This shift in social dynamics is noteworthy. Kiseki Record Numbers of Japanese Living Abroad According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a historic high of 570,000 Japanese citizens now reside overseas, the largest figure seen in over 30 years. This surge reflects a vibrant curiosity about diverse cultures, particularly among younger generations, as highlighted by Kiseki's latest research. The survey reveals that over 95% of Japanese singles are enthusiastic about engaging with foreigners. Given Japan’s historically complex attitudes toward international cultures, it’s intriguing to explore what drives this newfound openness. Understanding the Motivations Behind Japan's Singles Delving into the desires of Japanese singles is a complex endeavor. Kiseki, a part of the Social Discovery Group and recognized for its excellence in global matchmaking by the Japan Number One Research Institute LLC, conducted an insightful online survey with over 230 participants from various age brackets. The findings are compelling. Social Discovery Group A Remarkable 95% Eager to Connect with Foreigners One of the most striking insights from Kiseki’s 2024 survey is that an impressive 95% of respondents express a desire to connect with individuals from other countries. The enthusiasm is nearly equal among men (96%) and women (94%), indicating that this interest transcends gender. Many participants articulated their intentions clearly: while some are in search of love and romance, a significant number prioritize friendship. In fact, 70% are looking to forge friendships through communication, while 29% simply wish for someone to converse with. Language acquisition also plays a crucial role, with 56% eager to practice their speaking skills with others.While friendship and language learning are primary motivators, romance remains an appealing prospect for many. Many participants articulated their intentions clearly: while some are in search of love and romance, a significant number prioritize friendship. In fact, 70% are looking to forge friendships through communication, while 29% simply wish for someone to converse with. Language acquisition also plays a crucial role, with 56% eager to practice their speaking skills with others.While friendship and language learning are primary motivators, romance remains an appealing prospect for many. Kiseki reports that 21% of respondents are actively seeking love, with men showing slightly more interest than women. The Rise of International Romance The trend toward international relationships is already gaining momentum in Japan. The survey indicates that 45% of participants have engaged in romantic relationships with foreigners, with women (50%) reporting higher rates than men (36%). Digital platforms are pivotal in fostering these international connections. Kiseki's findings show that 32% have met foreigners online, and 11% have established both online and offline relationships. Younger individuals are particularly inclined to connect digitally, although offline interactions tend to increase with age. When asked about their preferred methods for meeting new people in the future, over 70% expressed a willingness to engage through online platforms or dating sites . Notably, many Japanese singles prefer a gradual approach—favoring casual friendships and language exchanges before diving into romantic pursuits. dating sites Kiseki: Bridging Connections Across Borders While there’s a clear enthusiasm among Japanese singles for meeting foreigners, navigating these connections can be challenging. Launched by SDG , Kiseki has become a leading platform for connecting individuals from approximately 80 countries. Kiseki offers seamless communication features such as AI-assisted chat translations, speed matching, and video calls, facilitating meaningful interactions across borders. The platform encourages users to take their time in building friendships and developing online relationships while also serving as a resource for language learning and cultural exploration. Safety is paramount; Kiseki employs rigorous identity and age verification through trusted providers like Liquid, ensuring a secure environment for its users. SDG In conclusion, as Japan’s singles increasingly seek connections beyond their borders, platforms like Kiseki play a vital role in fostering these exciting new relationships—whether they blossom into friendships or romantic partnerships. In conclusion, as Japan’s singles increasingly seek connections beyond their borders, platforms like Kiseki play a vital role in fostering these exciting new relationships—whether they blossom into friendships or romantic partnerships.

Global Romance Gains Popularity in Japan, Reveals 2024 Survey by Kiseki

Wêreldwye romanse wen gewildheid in Japan, onthul 2024-opname deur Kiseki

Global Romance získává popularitu v Japonsku, odhaluje 2024 průzkum od Kiseki

El romance global gana popularidad en Japón, según una encuesta de Kiseki para 2024

Globalna romantika postaje sve popularnija u Japanu, otkriva Kisekijevo istraživanje iz 2024

Համաշխարհային սիրավեպը ժողովրդականություն է ձեռք բերում Ճապոնիայում, բացահայտում է 2024 թվականի հետազոտությունը Կիսեկիի կողմից

キセキの2024年調査によると、日本でグローバルロマンスの人気が高まっていることが明らかになった。

Global Romance ទទួលបានប្រជាប្រិយភាពនៅក្នុងប្រទេសជប៉ុន បង្ហាញការស្ទង់មតិឆ្នាំ 2024 ដោយ Kiseki

Pasaulinis romanas populiarėja Japonijoje, atskleidžia 2024 m. Kiseki apklausa

Global Romance Yamamaye mu Buyapani, Yerekana 2024 Ubushakashatsi bwakozwe na Kiseki

க்ளோபல் ரொமான்ஸ் ஜப்பானில் பிரபலமாகிறது, கிசெகியின் 2024 கணக்கெடுப்பை வெளிப்படுத்துகிறது

ዓለማዊ ፍቕራዊ ርክብ ኣብ ጃፓን ተፈታውነት ረኺቡ፡ ኣብ 2024 ብኪሰኪ ዝተገብረ መጽናዕቲ ኣቃሊዑ

Kiseki'nin 2024 Anketi, Küresel Romantizmin Japonya'da Popülerlik Kazandığını Açıkladı

If you haven’t read The Reality of Digital Nomads: Chasing Highs, Finding What? (Part 1), it delves into the challenges I faced as a digital nomad — the lack of stability, absence of community, and the constant stress and fatigue. A key takeaway is my suggestion that “digital homeless” might be a more fitting term for digital nomads. I end by comparing today’s nomads to historical figures like Mountain Hermits and Monastic Wanderers, who also led lives of solitude and self-reliance. Read <Part 1> The Reality of Digital Nomads: Chasing Adventure, Finding What? on Hackernoon! [Click Here.] <Part 2> The common thread that ties digital nomads, Christian monks, and Buddhist monks together is that they all leave their hometowns in pursuit of greater enlightenment and growth. For someone like my parents, watching their daughter constantly pursue challenges can be concerning. Yet, traveling as a digital nomad has been incredibly meaningful for self-discovery and personal growth. Before beginning this journey, I struggled with anxiety rooted in self-consciousness. I was the type of girl who loved popcorn but would skip it when at the theater alone, worried about what strangers might think if they saw me in line by myself. I’d even wait until the theater emptied out to shyly grab a bag on my way out. One unexpected advantage of having to work full-time while traveling is that you don’t really have the leisure to get swept up in all the local tourist attractions. Instead, you find small joys in visiting cafes where you can quietly observe locals while working, or by changing neighborhoods for an evening stroll each day to experience subtle differences in scenery. Contrary to the high-pitched dialogue often heard in Japanese anime, residential neighborhoods in Tokyo are always astonishingly quiet. In Siem Reap, children rummage through trash cans in search of necessities just a few kilometers away from one of the largest and most impressive religious monuments. In Asia’s most liberal city, Bangkok, located in the only country to have legalized cannabis, a less hipster and more capitalistic, and self-conscious scene can be observed, with people waiting their turn at beauty clinics as late as 9 PM. Meanwhile, in Bali, locals begin and end their day with religious rituals, with every store and accommodation advertising their fast Wi-Fi speeds. In Philadelphia, some cafes do not provide Wi-Fi or even allow laptop use, yet still manage to thrive. Seeing such differences in real-life cultures all over the world leads to the questioning of how much of who I am was shaped by the culture and environment I grew up in, this journey becomes a time of introspection. Traveling is the culture and community that shaped a significant part of my identity disappearing right before my eyes. I start asking myself, “Who am I without my culture?” and “What are my fundamental traits?” And from city to the next, the answers to these questions about myself slowly unveil. Who am I without my culture? There’s a unique liberation that comes with exploring “me” in a foreign country. Here, everyone sheds their familiar identity and becomes a foreigner, free from their usual roles and expectations. The term “foreigner” means “a person who does not belong to a particular group or community.” You’re not the hometown girl, recognized by her daily iced black coffee, or the guy who’s known for his DIY car washes since he moved in last year. Instead, you’re simply you, stripped down to the essentials, unbound by the routines and labels from home. One of the greatest advantages of traveling to many places is adopting the mindset of “I am a foreigner anyway.” This mentality of inherently “being different” is freeing. Although we are always unique individuals, experiencing multiple cultures and their contrasts makes this truth resonate deeply. Realizing that no two communities are identical and that we don’t need to conform to any single one allows us to uncover our true nature and personality. As innate social animals, we’ve grown accustomed to communal life over thousands of years. In Eastern cultures, where communal living is especially valued, we sometimes overlook a key fact: communities are composed of individuals, each with unique traits. Often, we subconsciously prioritize the identity of the community over our own, hesitating to adopt beliefs or behaviors that set us apart. As a foreigner passing through an area briefly, it’s rare to get much attention from locals, apart from the enthusiastic promotions of bar promoters. This freedom of not being seen, to simply blend into the background, is liberating and accelerates your self-discovery by giving you more space to allow yourself to be who you are. This is entirely different from wearing a bikini on the streets in Southeast Asia after wearing Confucian-style clothing in your home country. The initial adventurous spirit of arriving in a new place fades, and it’s in the period when you’ve grown somewhat familiar with the place but still don’t belong to the community that you start to see your authentic self emerge. In various cities across the world, I encountered my intrinsic kindness. Even when I didn’t care about how I might be seen to others, and was under a massive amount of stress, I remained kind to others. My shyness was replaced with lengthy conversations with cab drivers. This new found self became a source of strength and uplifted me in ways I hadn’t expected. Language barrier was surprisingly not much of a discomfort, but a factor that helped with self-discovery. How much do the words and sounds we hear around us everyday influence our thoughts? Even last weekend, while hiking in the utter peace of nature, I passed by a group discussing the housing prices of Seoul. Under the clear sky, their conversation made blurred my future into darkness. Koreans, as a whole, seem particularly focused on wealth and the economy, with a strong drive toward accumulating wealth. Since my only financial planning involves saving whatever is left after impulsively spending my salary, hearing these conversations makes me feel on the verge of a panic attack. Additionally, I’m often greeted by a YouTube ad playing the moment I get in although I pay for each ride. Just how much do the words and sounds around us in daily life influence our state of mind In this day and age, exposure to materialistic and consumerist attitudes and media isn’t an experience exclusive to my home country. However, in a foreign country, all advertisements and other people’s conversations just come across as noise, so even if I was exposed to them, I wasn’t really impacted by them. Of course, just because I can’t understand the language around me doesn’t mean that the influence of the culture I’ve lived in for decades simply disappears. Even in the laid-back atmosphere of Southeast Asia, I still found myself prioritizing efficiency and speed — like a true Korean. But when the surrounding noise faded, I began to hear an authentic voice within me — a voice I couldn’t hear as clearly back in Korea. It was the desire to pursue art and creative work, so I began writing again. Traveling to different places felt almost like being free of a past, and therefore your age. Perhaps it’s because, as a foreigner, you’re somewhat invisible, not part of that community’s recorded history — only by staying long enough, by becoming a familiar face, might you start to leave a mark. Or maybe it’s because the places woven into the history of my life are out of sight, and all I see is ‘new’ around me. Anyways, with the emergence of the unique voice inside me, I also stopped feeling so self-conscious of my age. The self-doubt that normally would have risen with the emergence of my authentic voice subdued in the seeming absence of the history it was born from. But the best part of being a digital nomad didn’t strike me until it was over.. I’ll tell you guys everything about it in Part 3, next week.. Thanks for reading If you haven’t read The Reality of Digital Nomads: Chasing Highs, Finding What? (Part 1) , it delves into the challenges I faced as a digital nomad — the lack of stability, absence of community, and the constant stress and fatigue. A key takeaway is my suggestion that “digital homeless” might be a more fitting term for digital nomads. I end by comparing today’s nomads to historical figures like Mountain Hermits and Monastic Wanderers, who also led lives of solitude and self-reliance. The Reality of Digital Nomads: Chasing Highs, Finding What? (Part 1) Read <Part 1> The Reality of Digital Nomads: Chasing Adventure, Finding What? on Hackernoon! [ Click Here .] Click Here <Part 2> The common thread that ties digital nomads, Christian monks, and Buddhist monks together is that they all leave their hometowns in pursuit of greater enlightenment and growth. For someone like my parents, watching their daughter constantly pursue challenges can be concerning. Yet, traveling as a digital nomad has been incredibly meaningful for self-discovery and personal growth . Before beginning this journey, I struggled with anxiety rooted in self-consciousness. I was the type of girl who loved popcorn but would skip it when at the theater alone, worried about what strangers might think if they saw me in line by myself. I’d even wait until the theater emptied out to shyly grab a bag on my way out. self-discovery personal growth anxiety self-consciousness. I was the type of girl who loved popcorn but would skip it when at the theater alone, worried about what strangers might think if they saw me in line by myself. I’d even wait until the theater emptied out to shyly grab a bag on my way out. One unexpected advantage of having to work full-time while traveling is that you don’t really have the leisure to get swept up in all the local tourist attractions. Instead, you find small joys in visiting cafes where you can quietly observe locals while working, or by changing neighborhoods for an evening stroll each day to experience subtle differences in scenery. Contrary to the high-pitched dialogue often heard in Japanese anime, residential neighborhoods in Tokyo are always astonishingly quiet. In Siem Reap , children rummage through trash cans in search of necessities just a few kilometers away from one of the largest and most impressive religious monuments. In Asia’s most liberal city, Bangkok , located in the only country to have legalized cannabis, a less hipster and more capitalistic, and self-conscious scene can be observed, with people waiting their turn at beauty clinics as late as 9 PM. Meanwhile, in Bali , locals begin and end their day with religious rituals, with every store and accommodation advertising their fast Wi-Fi speeds. In Philadelphia , some cafes do not provide Wi-Fi or even allow laptop use, yet still manage to thrive. visiting cafes evening stroll Tokyo Siem Reap Bangkok Bali Philadelphia Seeing such differences in real-life cultures all over the world leads to the questioning of how much of who I am was shaped by the culture and environment I grew up in, this journey becomes a time of introspection. Traveling is the culture and community that shaped a significant part of my identity disappearing right before my eyes. I start asking myself, “Who am I without my culture?” and “What are my fundamental traits? ” And from city to the next, the answers to these questions about myself slowly unveil. “Who am I without my culture?” “What are my fundamental traits? Who am I without my culture? Who am I without my culture? Who am I without my culture? There’s a unique liberation that comes with exploring “me” in a foreign country. Here, everyone sheds their familiar identity and becomes a foreigner, free from their usual roles and expectations. The term “foreigner” means “a person who does not belong to a particular group or community.” You’re not the hometown girl, recognized by her daily iced black coffee, or the guy who’s known for his DIY car washes since he moved in last year. Instead, you’re simply you, stripped down to the essentials, unbound by the routines and labels from home. foreigner, you, One of the greatest advantages of traveling to many places is adopting the mindset of “I am a foreigner anyway.” This mentality of inherently “ being different” is freeing. Although we are always unique individuals, experiencing multiple cultures and their contrasts makes this truth resonate deeply. Realizing that no two communities are identical and that we don’t need to conform to any single one allows us to uncover our true nature and personality. being different” multiple cultures and their contrasts As innate social animals, we’ve grown accustomed to communal life over thousands of years. In Eastern cultures, where communal living is especially valued, we sometimes overlook a key fact: communities are composed of individuals, each with unique traits. Often, we subconsciously prioritize the identity of the community over our own, hesitating to adopt beliefs or behaviors that set us apart. As a foreigner passing through an area briefly, it’s rare to get much attention from locals, apart from the enthusiastic promotions of bar promoters. This freedom of not being seen, to simply blend into the background, is liberating and accelerates your self-discovery by giving you more space to allow yourself to be who you are. This freedom of not being seen, to simply blend into the background, is liberating and accelerates your self-discovery by giving you more space to allow yourself to be who you are. This is entirely different from wearing a bikini on the streets in Southeast Asia after wearing Confucian-style clothing in your home country. The initial adventurous spirit of arriving in a new place fades, and it’s in the period when you’ve grown somewhat familiar with the place but still don’t belong to the community that you start to see your authentic self emerge. In various cities across the world, I encountered my intrinsic kindness. Even when I didn’t care about how I might be seen to others, and was under a massive amount of stress, I remained kind to others. My shyness was replaced with lengthy conversations with cab drivers. This new found self became a source of strength and uplifted me in ways I hadn’t expected. In various cities across the world, I encountered my intrinsic kindness. Even when I didn’t care about how I might be seen to others, and was under a massive amount of stress, I remained kind to others. My shyness was replaced with lengthy conversations with cab drivers. This new found self became a source of strength and uplifted me in ways I hadn’t expected. Language barrier was surprisingly not much of a discomfort, but a factor that helped with self-discovery. How much do the words and sounds we hear around us everyday influence our thoughts? Even last weekend, while hiking in the utter peace of nature, I passed by a group discussing the housing prices of Seoul. Under the clear sky, their conversation made blurred my future into darkness. Koreans, as a whole, seem particularly focused on wealth and the economy, with a strong drive toward accumulating wealth. Since my only financial planning involves saving whatever is left after impulsively spending my salary, hearing these conversations makes me feel on the verge of a panic attack. Additionally, I’m often greeted by a YouTube ad playing the moment I get in although I pay for each ride. Language barrier Just how much do the words and sounds around us in daily life influence our state of mind Just how much do the words and sounds around us in daily life influence our state of mind Just how much do the words and sounds around us in daily life influence our state of mind In this day and age, exposure to materialistic and consumerist attitudes and media isn’t an experience exclusive to my home country. However, in a foreign country, all advertisements and other people’s conversations just come across as noise, so even if I was exposed to them, I wasn’t really impacted by them. Of course, just because I can’t understand the language around me doesn’t mean that the influence of the culture I’ve lived in for decades simply disappears. Even in the laid-back atmosphere of Southeast Asia, I still found myself prioritizing efficiency and speed — like a true Korean. But when the surrounding noise faded, I began to hear an authentic voice within me — a voice I couldn’t hear as clearly back in Korea. It was the desire to pursue art and creative work, so I began writing again. authentic voice within me Traveling to different places felt almost like being free of a past, and therefore your age. Perhaps it’s because, as a foreigner, you’re somewhat invisible, not part of that community’s recorded history — only by staying long enough, by becoming a familiar face, might you start to leave a mark. Or maybe it’s because the places woven into the history of my life are out of sight, and all I see is ‘new’ around me. Anyways, with the emergence of the unique voice inside me, I also stopped feeling so self-conscious of my age. The self-doubt that normally would have risen with the emergence of my authentic voice subdued in the seeming absence of the history it was born from. But the best part of being a digital nomad didn’t strike me until it was over.. But the best part of being a digital nomad didn’t strike me until it was over.. I’ll tell you guys everything about it in Part 3, next week.. Thanks for reading

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<পর্ব 2> ডিজিটাল যাযাবরের বাস্তবতা: দৃষ্টি ও শব্দকে অস্বীকার করা

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<Drugi dio> Stvarnost digitalnih nomada: prkoseći vidu i zvuku

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