The first rays of dawn slipped through the blinds, casting faint stripes of light across Paul’s cramped flat. The notebook lay open on the table, the ink of yesterday’s entry slightly smudged. Paul sat by the window, sipping coffee from a chipped mug, his gaze fixed on the man walking the dog.
The low hum of streetlights crept through Paul’s small flat, blending with the rhythmic ticking of the wall clock. Paul lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, his eyes tracing faint water stains he’d memorised months ago. He wasn’t sure what had woken him - the noise outside or his own restless thoughts.
Discover why it’s high time for the UK construction industry to embrace true innovation—my latest thoughts from the London Build Expo are on the blog now! #Innovation #Construction #UKBuilding 🏗️✨
Following the positive feedback from my DIY IRONMAN blog last month, I wanted to share another enduring challenge that predates even that colossal endeavour. It all started as a simple question during the quiet solitude of the COVID-19 lockdown - could I, a novice runner inspired by necessity, run a half marathon?
The DIY Ironman was my way of callousing the mind, preparing for the unseeable challenges ahead, and holding fast to the belief that facing hardship head-on could make future trials more manageable.
If this summer of sports has inspired you to push your own limits, Personal Best Club is where you need to be. It’s all about celebrating the spirit of improvement and the personal victories that give us a sense of accomplishment.
Discover how my innovative ideas, from augmented reality sports broadcasts to personalized AI-driven storybooks, were brought to life by major corporations. Learn about the validation and impact of seeing one's creative visions executed on a global scale, proving that great minds think alike!
Discover the power of a safe word in safeguarding your digital communications. This blog post explores the importance of establishing a unique code word among family and friends to verify the authenticity of requests and protect against increasingly sophisticated AI phishing attacks.
I have added a new Music section to my site along with hosting music on Soundcloud. All has been produced in collaboration with AI.
The final straw? Manchester City's "Treble Win." Watching one team sweep so many titles not through sheer prowess but through overwhelming financial firepower was both disheartening and disillusioning.
Using ChatGPT 3.5, I've crafted outlines for three intriguing stories, sharing only their titles and synopses. Though these outlines are rough, they mark the beginning of an exciting exploration into the fusion of technology and imagination.
Then they came for me - and there was no one left to speak for me.
AI can become an integral collaborator and supporter of the arts, rather than an outcast shunned by the artistic community.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the way we write about technology. As AI technology continues to advance, it is becoming increasingly capable of generating insightful and thought-provoking articles on a wide range of topics. In this article, we will explore the benefits of using AI to write about technology, and how it compares to traditional methods of journalism.
I have added a new section to the website, expanding from the blog to include a space for my artwork. As I have been focussed on painting over the last few months there will be a steady trickle of new work just here https://www.patrickbiggin.com/art.
With the year drawing to a close, and 51 weeks completed I wanted to use this final entry of the year to reflect on the year and what maintaining this blog has taught me over the last 12 months.
Maybe this game could be used to reset the inner-competitor in those of us who enjoy computer games for the difficulty; perhaps the real challenge of Lake is that there is no challenge, and if this shifts our perception of objectives in the rest of our lives, it may even redefine what it means to win..
While the subscription model is not a new concept, there has been a surge of companies springing up and targeting evermore niche demographics and services, looking for the differentiator that sets them apart from anything that has come before.
As we enter party season, this year comes with the caveat that while everyone is still keen to celebrate the festivities, we will mostly be doing so in a "socially responsible" way. For many this will mean a virtual affair, with bars replaced with the home office and the embarrassing moments replaced with your partner or kids photobombing your Zoom call.
While we are set for the least orthodox version of Christmas in living memory, I thought I would start the season by giving thanks for all those who have helped shaped my life.
