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A games company I am building with my good friend Kanwar Crosse.
We're currently building our debut game, Account-ability! A story of money, greed and how two people can build a game without any gamebuilding skills.
We're currently building our debut game, Account-ability! A story of money, greed and how two people can build a game without any gamebuilding skills.
An AI assistant built off the data from my CV, using React, Netlify and OpenAI.
Tech stack used: React, Node.js, OpenAI, Netlify, Cyclic, GitHub.
Tech stack used: React, Node.js, OpenAI, Netlify, Cyclic, GitHub.
โ๏ธ Blogs
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Should We Turn The Internet Off Once A Week?
30-11-2024
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Should we hit the 'off' button for the Internet? Delve into the potential mental health, social, and environmental benefits of reduced internet dependency in our hyperconnected world.
Why Undertale Rules So Much
04-11-2024
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Why I love Undertale: not just for the gameplay and story, but also for how it was created.
6 Game-Changing Time Management Hacks You Need to Try
25-09-2024
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10x your productivity with hacks like the Pomodoro technique, Eisenhower Matrix and The Pareto Principle
Tech Easter Eggs: 4 Ways To Add Magic To Your Product
08-09-2024
#tech
Tech is ostensibly magic. Here are 4 techniques you can use to keep that magic alive with your tech product.
What Can Sports Teach Tech About Innovation?
01-08-2024
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What can tech learn from the illustrious world of sport about innovation, risk-taking and pursuit of perfection?
6 Of The Most Exciting Mixed Reality Projects
17-07-2024
#tech
Virtual reality has gotten lost in the shuffle with the hype around AI, but I still think it has the power to be one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century.
Does Overall Productivity Increase Web Visitors?
30-06-2024
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Much is made of working hard to increase traffic to your website, but is working smarter better?
5 Alternative Social Media Sites You Should Check Out
23-06-2024
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Itโs tempting to think โsocial mediaโ just means one or two behemoths, but thereโs a whole world of sites out there for every niche and audience.
How I Built My Website
14-06-2024
#personal
A breakdown of the technologies and platforms I used to build and host this website from scratch
6 Better Ways To Integrate ChatGPT Into Your Product Or Website
19-05-2024
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Discover 6 ways you can use the OpenAI API to improve your product, ship new features and create more user value.
What Is A Made-For-Advertising Site?
11-05-2024
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Discover what made-for-advertising sites are, why they're bad and how to stop them wasting your ad budget.
What Can Robots Do That Humans Canโt?
14-04-2024
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Robots are scary, but hold the key to massive technological advancement. Explore the 4 ways robots can help us achieve a safer and more productive society!
Why Gaming Is Important
13-02-2024
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Join me as I delve into the 3 ways gaming is an important force for good in the 21st century.
What The Taylor Swift AI Picture Controversy Tells Us About Tech
31-01-2024
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Well this sucks! After non-consensual deepfakes of Taylor Swift flooded Twitter, how does tech learn from this, and protect individualโs privacy and dignity?
How To Reach Your Full Potential
11-01-2024
#personal
Is our obsession with professional potential impacting our ability to reach our overall potential as people?
7 Of The Best Tech Marketing Campaigns
06-12-2023
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Letโs look back through the history of tech advertising, and find the 7 most impactful adverts that connect with people, inspire hope or just give you a chuckle.
Should Marketers Learn To Code?
28-11-2023
#marketing
An incredibly biased take on the 3 ways learning to code has enabled me to take my marketing skills to the next level.
How To Handle Risk In Tech
24-11-2023
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Are people more risk averse in technology nowadays? Discover a way to proceed with bleeding edge innovation in a safe and responsible way.
Are ChatGPT Wrapper Companies Legitimate Businesses?
13-11-2023
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As thousands of startups spring up with AI functionality powered by OpenAIโs API, letโs look at the risks and rewards of being a ChatGPT wrapper company.
6 Examples Of IoT Devices Youโll Use In The Next 10 Years
03-11-2023
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From your fridge to your pet companion, Internet of Thing's devices are going to have a huge impact on your day-to-day life. Here is how.
Why The Future Of UI Is Conversational
27-10-2023
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Just as we moved from static to interactive web pages, so will we move from interactive to conversational.
The Top 10 Technology Buzzwords Of 2023
20-10-2023
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I used my BuzzCut Chrome extension to crawl through 300 B2B SaaS websites to find out the 10 most used buzzwords.
Why I Love Working In Tech
12-10-2023
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The story of how I found my purpose, and why I love the potential the tech industry represents.
The Relationship Between Productivity And Sleep
29-09-2023
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I took data from my smartwatch and my time tracking software to try and work out the best sleep schedule for me to achieve my goals.
How To Make Money Data Labelling
16-08-2023
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When there is a gold rush, sell shovels. Discover how data capture and organisation are the next big thing in technology.
My 2023 Top Reads
25-07-2023
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Back again with another book list after I hit my 2023 reading goal!
Why Do We Humanise Artificial Intelligence?
18-07-2023
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Why do we use our own speciesโ intelligence as the theoretical finish line for thinking machines?
What Is A Fixed Mindset vs A Growth Mindset?
22-06-2023
#personal
I'm changing my mindset to make me a better person in all areas of life, but how exactly am I doing this?
What Is Influence Engineering And Why You Should Be Worried
17-06-2023
#marketing
Enter the murky world of influencing public discourse at scale with my latest blog.
Why We Fall For People Like The FTX Founders
04-06-2023
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Why, after so many failed attempts, do we keep falling for the same old snake oil salesman?
Why I Write
24-05-2023
#personal
As I close in on 3 years running this blog, Iโm contemplating why I write at all.
5 Predictions For The Future Of Work
11-05-2023
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With the advent of hybrid working, AI automation and a risky financial market, I hazard a guess at what the working world will look like in the long term.
Is The Metaverse Dead?
04-05-2023
#tech
After millions of dollars, countless clickbait articles and several bouts of latency induced nausea, is the metaverse dream dead in the water?
Do We Consume Too Much Information?
24-04-2023
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Do we see too much information on a daily basis and what could the consequences be?
Play Your Part
17-04-2023
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I am a firm believer in the idea that innovation is a purely collectivist effort, and no one person truly develops or creates great ideas, they are sprung from the collective action of thousands and millions of people.
Will AI Take My Job? And Other Concerns
10-04-2023
#tech
Are we all going to lose our jobs? Is the world about to end? Can an AI write as bad a blog post as me?
7 Features I Want To Add My Site
03-04-2023
#personal
A roadmap of everything I want to add to matt-bristow.com over the coming months.
Is TikTok Getting Banned?
27-03-2023
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Is this the year US lawmakers crack down on the hottest social media company in the world?
What's The Best Way To Learn The Coding Basics?
20-03-2023
#personal
As a self taught coder, I made a lot of mistakes in my journey. Hereโs what I would have changed in my learning process.
4 Things That Could Stop AI
13-03-2023
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With Microsoft, Google and OpenAI kickstarting an AI arms race, AI seems set to take consumer electronics by storm. But what are the potential banana peels that companies could slip on?
Is Edible Technology The Next Big Thing?
17-02-2023
#tech
A genius & downright strange development, follow me down the rabbit hole of a world where our technology is made of edible materials.
A Look At AI Through History
30-01-2023
#tech
No accomplishment in computing is completed alone, each progression is built off the backs of millions of hours of previous work. So this is a deep dive into the history of artificial intelligence, highlighting the key landmarks along the way.
There Are No New Ideas
22-11-2022
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Can we ever create something truly new? And if we canโt, should we bother trying to create anything?
Will A Subscription Model Help Elon Save Twitter?
11-11-2022
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Itโs the news everyone is talking about, but can Elon Muskโs idea to charge verified users $8 a month turn Twitter around?
Be Curious, Not Judgemental
25-10-2022
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Working through how I am trying to be more curious, less judgemental and kinder to myself.
The Definitive Guide To Marketing Without Cookies
14-10-2022
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Advertising spend is due to pass a trillion dollars in 2026. But when persona-based tracking is removed, where is this spend going to go?
4 Alternative Uses For The Blockchain
30-09-2022
#tech
Despite decentralised finance and art being the poster children of the blockchain movement, there are a whole plethora of other, arguably better and more equitable applications of blockchain technology.
The 5 Biggest Influencer Crypto Scams
12-09-2022
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Influencers aren't your friends! Discover how they have scammed their own fans using crypto.
8 Predictions For The Future Of The Tech Industry
06-09-2022
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8 predictions for how the future of work, tech and life will shake out.
3 Factors That Make Learning Difficult
23-08-2022
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Progress is good and essential but that doesnโt mean itโs a comfortable path. Check out the 3 things that make learning difficult.
My 2022 Top Reads
13-08-2022
#personal
Check me out, I can read! Look at what was on my reading list this year so far.
What Are Zero Knowledge Protocols And Why They're Important
12-08-2022
#tech
A breakdown of Zero Knowledge Protocol and how it could revolutionise security for decentralised applications
Why A Gamified To Do List App Is A Bad Idea
08-07-2022
#personal
I tried to use gamification to increase my productivity and made myself miserable
Why I'm Rebuilding My Site For The 4th Time
21-06-2022
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No itโs not because Iโm insane. Find out the next steps of my coding journey and my quest to be a full-time web developer.
Why Tech Needs To Be More Diverse
09-06-2022
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Diversity has become a buzzword for modern tech companies. But how many companies are actually working to create the meritocracies they claim to uphold?
How To Stop Blockchains Ruining The Environment
13-05-2022
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Inspired by a particularly ironic Earth Day, I look at whether the darling of the tech world, decentralised finance blockchains, can ever stop ruining the planet.
Dirty Work : The Dennis Rodman Story
20-04-2022
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The Worm. The Menace. The Demolition Man. Rodzilla. Dennis Rodman has always been one of my heroes because of his tenacity, passion, uniqueness and bravery. I run through how he became who he is, his impact on the court, off the court and on me.
What Web3 Is And Why You Should Care
11-04-2022
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Join me on a journey through the history of the Internet, and explore the differences between Web1, Web2 and Web3, and why you should stop listening to a lot of the people who keep banging on about them.
The 3 Reasons Quibi Failed
28-12-2021
#tech
A promised darling of the streaming world, Quibi instead became a case study in tech failure. But why?
Is A Decentralised Internet Possible?
30-11-2021
#tech
A key structural change to how the internet is governed and maintained is coming.
How To Own Your Mistakes
07-11-2021
#personal
Wrasslin with some mistakes I made on the site, and breaking a promise I made to myself.
Why Was Squid Game Successful?
17-09-2021
#personal
A tale of perseverance and success spanning 13 years and countless countries.
What Exactly Is The Metaverse?
16-09-2021
#tech
Discover the future of the Internet, social interaction and the economy with this run through of the impending arrival of the metaverse.
3 Examples Of Ethical Business Leaders
29-07-2021
#tech
A run down of the most ethical moves ever made in business.
How I Started Learning From The Pandemic
19-07-2021
#personal
The pandemic has absolutely sucked, but like everything difficult, there are lessons to be learned by going through such a tough time.
The 4 Craziest Computer Bugs In History
01-06-2021
#tech
Attention to detail is so important, and nowhere is that more important than the high stakes world of computer programming. Discover history's most devastating computer bugs.
The 5 Soft Skills You Learn By Coding
04-05-2021
#personal
Learning a new skill over lockdown has taught me so much about myself, so I thought I would share what I found on my journey to being a mediocre programmer.
NFTs Explained : How They Work & Why They're Important
06-04-2021
#tech
Discover the future of art with this breakdown of what a NFT is and why you should care.
The 3 Best Examples Of Business Pivots
23-03-2021
#personal
Adapting to new situations is an incredibly important skill that affects almost all areas of life. Learn to master it with these examples.
6 Growth Marketing Strategies For Small Businesses
10-03-2021
#marketing
Growing a business can be really difficult, so here I share some of the most tried and tested growth hacks that super successful companies have used to reach new people
Monkey Mind Pong & 4 More Weird Projects
03-03-2021
#tech
Earth is a strange place, and people are strange beings. Find out the weirdest things our most eccentric scientists and artists are working on right now.
4 Small Businesses To Support In 2021
01-01-2021
#tech
2021 is the perfect time to try new things, and here is a collection of small businesses that can help you do that!
How 2024's Newest Tech Is Helping Improve The World
29-11-2020
#tech
Technology is rapidly changing every workplace, every institution and everyday life. Here is some of the coolest and most altruistic ways our most exciting tech is being used.
4 Reasons To Smile In 2020
16-11-2020
#personal
2020 has been rightfully branded a complete mess. However there are a few reasons to smile in 2020 and here are some of them.
A Chronological History Of Social Media
18-10-2020
#tech
A story of the most important moments in Internet history that led to the social media juggernauts we know today.
5 Ways Your Brain Plays Tricks On You
04-10-2020
#personal
Explore five tricks your brain plays on you everyday without you noticing!
The Enduring Legacy Of Muhammad Ali
27-09-2020
#personal
My tribute to the Greatest Of All Time, Muhammad Ali.
๐ Highlights
29-11-2023
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My first featured snippet for this website! Was a long time coming as I kept testing out new frameworks and ways to build this site, but fun to see it paying off alongside a 150% increase in search traffic!
14-07-2023
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Braved pouring rain and angsty cattle to behold Durdle Door.
07-05-2023
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Healing the lungs in the Lake District.
21-08-2022
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V4 of my site was a fun one, learning how to build single page applications and scale my content.
19-08-2023
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Walking Millie through the park, I'm the Tom Brady of human-canine fetch.
04-07-2023
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Ernest, the cat who comes into our garden every day to sit in the corner and look like he is going to die.
14-04-2023
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My first piece of content (and unofficial photoshoot) after joining Space32.
25-04-2022
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Participating in the rebrand of THRIVE to the complete Learning & Skills Solution. So much work but the result was incredible.
02-08-2023
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Honestly floored by this book, an absolute must read for any sci-fi fans!
31-05-2023
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Achieving the most monthly web users ever with Space32. Great to see content and organisation pay off in an impactful way.
31-08-2022
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August 2022 was a wild time of growth for THRIVE and myself, with some really impactful results