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After a hike, I encountered Steph, leading to ongoing communication about hosting events. We discussed her co-organized salon on the AI alignment problem in March and my interest in hosting a website-building event during startup week, potentially in April or May. We also contemplated a tool for managing our projects and events, like a specialized project management software. Further, we talked about the connection between online communities and the physical gatherings they can inspire, emphasizing the cyclical relationship between the two.

It's been two years since we've been in the same space, which feels incredibly long yet has been enjoyable. We're currently experimenting with the voice note feature of the iOS Reminders app. During this recording, I'm not entirely certain of the feature's purpose. Regardless, it's worth mentioning that Puerto Vallarta is very nice.

A shared 'brain' is being discussed as a platform for asynchronous voice note conversations where metadata could enhance understanding and visualization of conversational threads. The speaker suggests a focus on DEMO rather than DEC as a fork in the road, believing it better suits the work they've been doing with building prototypes. A group experiment is proposed with four members to delve into how these voice notes can overlap and interconnect, with the idea of marking chapters within responses to clarify dialogue. The concept also touches on the nuances of information retrieval, preferring vector databases over direct text searches, hinting at a similarity to the speaker's initial voice note exchanges with Savannah after meeting on a dating app. Voice communication offers significant advantages as a medium, and there's an idea presented here that its power should extend beyond just live conversations. Current messaging apps are filled with voice notes that are often difficult to search, filter, or respond to, though iMessage now has transcripts, which are generally reliable and useful once you've listened to the original voice note. The ability to refer back to transcribed voice notes can aid in crafting thoughtful responses and engaging in more meaningful discussions. The sender of the message suggests that by embracing this approach to communication, we could enhance our conversations and is curious to see how it will develop.

The speaker is reflecting on the outdated nature of their resume and the challenges of representing their skills and experiences in a traditional format. They express frustration with the limitations of a resume and their discomfort with the idea of being evaluated and graded. The process of creating a new resume feels stressful and daunting, as they grapple with the disconnect between their past experiences and their current capabilities. Overall, the speaker finds resumes to be a strange and inadequate tool for conveying their abilities and identity.