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Meaningful Endeavour

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What is the future of meaningful endeavour? Where do humans belong in the loop?

Alignment of interests around a shared sense of purpose is the hardest yet most critical element for making meaningful progress.

Mantra

Everyone needs to feel appreciated for the value of their efforts

Context​

  • Predictions: What direction is world turning?
  • Capabilities: What are the most valuable range of capabilities you can cultivate?
  • Biases: What makes people act as they do?
  • Culture: What are the greatest influences on culture?
  • Value Ledger: What is most important?

Earning a Living​

How will people be rewarded for meaningful endeavour in the [age of AI]](/docs/ai/ai-beings)?

Crypto Opportunities​

Traditional employment​

  • Full-time or part-time jobs
  • Seasonal/temporary work
  • Internships

Self-employment/freelancing​

  • Freelance writing, design, programming, etc.
  • Consulting
  • Tutoring/teaching
  • Virtual assistance

Entrepreneurship​

Startup Checklist:

  • Starting a small business
  • Developing and selling products
  • Offering services

Online/Digital​

  • Blogging and affiliate marketing
  • YouTube channel monetization
  • Online courses/coaching
  • Selling digital products
  • Print-on-demand merchandise
  • Dropshipping
  • Web design/development
  • Social media management
  • Online surveys/focus groups
  • Microtasks on sites like Amazon Mechanical Turk

Sharing Economy​

  • Ride-sharing (Uber)
  • Home-sharing (Airbnb)
  • Task services (Fiverr)
  • Delivery services

Investing:​

  • Stocks and bonds
  • Real estate
  • Peer-to-peer lending
  • Cryptocurrency

Buying and Selling​

  • Selling unused items online
  • Flipping items for profit
  • Craft/handmade good
  • Yard sales

The Gig Economy​

  • Food delivery
  • Pet sitting/dog walking
  • Babysitting
  • House cleaning
  • Landscaping

Rental Income​

  • Renting out Real Estate
  • Renting equipment or vehicles

Passive Income​

  • Dividend stocks
  • Rental properties
  • Royalties from books/music/patents
  • Affiliate marketing

Miscellaneous​

  • Participating in clinical trials
  • Donating plasma
  • Mystery shopping
  • Focus groups
  • Cash back apps and credit cards

What is the most important question you could ask yourself to make progress?