🤖 What does Open AI say about climate change?

4 bullets on climate tech, better habits, and deep work

Jan 24, 2023

Good morning, folks.

In today’s super short read, we’ll cover these 4 juicy nuggets below — as tantalizing as watching YouTube shows about renovating abandoned, traditional Japanese homes in the countryside.

Climate Startups & Investment

#1 — 🤖 What does Open AI say about climate change?
#2 — 📋 The ultimate guide to climate tech startup niches. [Thanks, YC.]

Productivity & Living the Good Life

#3 — 🤗 Self-compassion. 😒 Not self-flagellation.
#4 — 👨‍🌾 New tool to find the latest *exploding* trends.

Onward and upward,

Chris

#1 — 🤖 What does Open AI say about climate change?

ICYMI, OpenAI is the:

Creator of ChatGBT, an AI-powered bot
Soon-to-be recipient of a $10B investment from Microsoft
(Potentially) rabid canary screaming, “I’m coming to steal your job, b**ch!”

Here’s what I asked this smart bot (for a friend, of course).

It took only seconds for ChatGBT to respond. I think I learned something. 😯

“How do we remain optimistic about mitigating climate change?”

One way to remain optimistic about mitigating climate change is to focus on the progress that has already been made and the solutions that are currently being developed and implemented.
This can include advancements in renewable energy, increased energy efficiency, and the development of new technologies to reduce carbon emissions.
Additionally, individuals can take actions in their personal lives to reduce their own carbon footprint, such as reducing energy consumption, using public transportation, and supporting political leaders and policies that prioritize addressing climate change.
It is also important to stay informed and educated about the issue, and to advocate for solutions and policies that address it at a local, national, and global level.

“What if I'm already doing those things, and I still need help being optimistic?”

There are a few additional things you can try:
Connect with others who share your concerns: Joining a community of people who are also working to address climate change can provide support and inspiration.
Shift your focus to positive developments: While it's important to be aware of the challenges we face in addressing climate change, focusing too much on the negative can be overwhelming. Try to find and focus on positive developments and progress being made.
Take care of your physical and mental health: Taking care of yourself is crucial for maintaining a positive outlook and the ability to take action.
Find meaning and purpose in your actions: Remind yourself that your actions are making a difference, and that you are part of a global movement working towards a common goal.
Remember that change takes time: Climate change is a complex issue that will require a long-term effort. It's important to keep in mind that progress takes time and to be patient with the process.
It's also important to remember that it's normal to have moments of feeling overwhelmed or pessimistic. It's important to be kind to yourself and take breaks when needed.

Share Entrepreneurs for Impact

#2 — 📋 The ultimate guide to climate tech startup niches. [Thanks, YC.]

You’ll love this monster list of climate tech sectors if you’re:

New to climate tech
A soon-to-be founder looking for your bullseye
An investor exploring ways to diversify your portfolio
Interested in making gobs of money changing the world

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And YC shares this statistic to whet your appetite.

The Inflation Reduction Act will spend an estimated $800B in the US alone over 10 years.
To put that into perspective, it is almost 10x the $90B 2008 bill that catalyzed the US solar, battery, and EV industries into existence.

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Apply to get their funding and mentoring support below.

#3 — 🤗 Self-compassion. 😒 Not self-flagellation.

Does that first emoji make you want to 🤢?

Perfect. This is just for you.

University of Texas at Austin professor Dr. Kristen Neff is one of the world’s most influential research psychologists.

Here’s her take on this topic:

Self-compassion is simply the process of turning compassion inward.
We are kind and understanding rather than harshly self-critical when we fail, make mistakes or feel inadequate.
We give ourselves support and encouragement rather than being cold and judgmental when challenges and difficulty arise in our lives.
Research indicates that self-compassion is one of the most powerful sources of coping and resilience we have available to us, radically improving our mental and physical wellbeing.
It motivates us to make changes and reach our goals not because we’re inadequate, but because we care and want to be happy.

So, the next time you’re giving yourself an internal beating, consider that she offers courses here. 👊

#4 — 👨‍🌾 **New tool to find the latest exploding trends.**

This is a cool way to see the future — Exploding Topics.

They “analyze millions of searches, conversations, and mentions across the internet” so that you don’t have to. 😓

Below is their raison d'être, plus a couple of five-year graphs of topics that you’ll likely care about.

That’s all, y’all.

Make it a great week, because it’s usually a choice.

Cheers,