#AIAsATool

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Awaken

He dangled in a daydream, he had put his life on pause.  He had been scared but now, rested, he was ready to dissolve the imaginary chains that bound him and venture into the unknown. His soul yearned for the vibrant, the extraordinary, an energy shift in to an unwritten chapter.

He had chosen to hang. And now, when he stepped down, the ground would meet him, potential stretching beyond the realms of imagination.

Affirmation: I release the pause. I choose the unmarked path. I awaken to my own magic.

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The ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) sparks a multitude of discussions, with concerns about job displacement often taking center stage. However, Strauss Zelnick, CEO of video game giant Take-Two Interactive, offers a refreshing perspective. In his recent address at the TD Cowen conference, Zelnick argues that AI, while enhancing efficiency, won't necessarily lead to widespread unemployment in the game development industry. Let's delve deeper into his reasoning and explore the potential impact of AI on the future of game creation. Take-Two CEO Debunks A History of Efficiency Gains: A Stepping Stone to New Challenges Zelnick emphasizes a crucial point: the gaming industry has a long history of embracing technological advancements to streamline processes. He highlights the evolution of animation techniques – from painstaking hand-drawn frames to sophisticated computer software. Despite this shift towards efficiency, development costs haven't plummeted. This seemingly counterintuitive phenomenon can be explained by the rise of new complexities. As Zelnick explains, "Efficiency has been created and this has allowed us to turn our attention to more complex activities that continue to engage and delight consumers." Essentially, the time saved through automation empowers developers to tackle more intricate and ambitious projects. AI: A Tool for Transformation, Not Replacement Projecting this trend onto the future of AI, Zelnick anticipates a similar pattern. Generative AI, capable of automating various tasks, will likely lead to further efficiency gains. However, he believes this won't translate to a reduction in the workforce. Instead, it will free up developers to focus on areas that are more time-consuming and require a human touch. Zelnick offers a compelling analogy: "The head of Take-Two mentioned that animation used to be hand-drawn, but today is done on computers, but costs much more than a Mickey Mouse movie in the 1920s." This underscores the idea that while automation reduces the time spent on specific tasks, the creative scope and overall complexity of projects can increase, leading to potentially higher development budgets. A Shift in Skillsets, Not Elimination Zelnick goes a step further, vehemently refuting the notion that AI will render workers obsolete. He asserts, "I don't think generative AI will reduce employment. This is madness. This is crazy." Instead, he predicts a transformation in the types of skills required within the workforce. Certain tasks currently performed by humans might become automated, prompting the need for employees to adapt and develop new skill sets. This aligns with Zelnick's observation about the history of automation: "The history of productivity tools is that they increase employment." New job opportunities will likely emerge, requiring different skill sets to work alongside and complement AI capabilities. Embracing the Future: AI as a Collaborative Partner The message from Zelnick is clear: AI shouldn't be viewed as a threat to jobs, but rather as a powerful tool. By leveraging AI's capabilities for automation and data analysis, game developers can free themselves to focus on the creative aspects of game design, storytelling, and user experience. This collaborative approach, where humans and AI work in tandem, holds immense potential for the future of game development. FAQs Q: Will AI take away jobs in the game development industry? A: Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, believes AI will not lead to widespread unemployment. While some tasks might become automated, new job opportunities requiring different skill sets are likely to emerge. Q: How will AI affect game development costs? A: While AI may improve efficiency in some areas, Zelnick anticipates that the overall development budget might not necessarily decrease. The time saved through automation could enable developers to focus on more complex and ambitious projects, potentially leading to higher costs. Q: What role will AI play in the future of game development? A: AI has the potential to be a powerful tool for game developers. It can automate tasks, analyze data, and potentially even contribute to creative aspects of game design. The key lies in utilizing AI as a collaborator alongside human talent.

[paulomara]

Demons

Most days were spent mishearing each other through walls, “WHAT?” But it didn’t matter, they knew the shape of each other’s silences.

She had to keep every device charged to 100%, which drove him quietly mad. He stole the punchline every time she told their best story.

The magic? They never let small annoyances grow teeth. They fed the demons sarcasm and niggles, then focused on the blessings instead.

Affirmation: I let go of the nonsense. I don’t sweat the small stuff. I love anyway.

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[paulomara]

Greatest Secret

The past still exists inside our heart & mind, the future exists only in our dreams.

The secret lives only in this moment & how you react to it.

You are the secret, discover yourself today.

The World, The Great One of the Night of Time.

The Lion is Fire, Leo Power

The Eagle is Water, Scorpio Freedom

The Bull is Earth, Taurus Stability

The Angel is Air, Aquarius Wisdom

A journey’s end is but a fresh beginning, a portal to wilder magic yet to unfold.

Affirmation: The universe turns, and so do I, with purpose and wild wonder

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Cycle People see him and hold their breath, but he’s only here to carry away what’s outgrown its purpose. A magician of endings, he sweeps the stage so something wilder can enter. Some say he’s the full stop & perhaps one day he will be. But look closer, he’s the doorway. He’s the itch to take a chance, or finally stop apologising. He doesn’t bring endings. He brings the permission to begin.

Affirmation: “I honour what’s ending. I release what no longer fits. I trust the space that opens is already becoming something new.”

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[paulomara]

Believer

He’s not trying to control the future, he’s daring it to surprise him. In a strange world full of noise, he chooses to believe. Not in perfect answers, but in the magic of simply trying.

Affirmation: I believe in the strength of my dreams. I believe in signs, in stars, and in myself. Especially when things feel uncertain, I choose to believe in me.

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I hope next week is magical for you.

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[paulomara]

Inspired The world’s shifting faster than most can keep up, but he’s not here to follow, he creates the path as he walks it. While others freeze in fear, he rides change like a wave, wild-eyed and grinning.

HIs bag full of strange ideas and half-formed dreams, his familiar on his shoulder, quietly nudging him forward with advice.

He stands on the edge of the unknown and laughs. Because to him, that’s where real life begins.

Affirmation: Life is less about where you land and more about how boldly you leap.

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[paulomara]

Paradox

Some days the Universe was silent, some days golden sigils flitted like fireflies, weaving tales across her palms.

Affirmation: I watch for symbols. I honour the riddles. I trust what the Universe reveals to me.

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[paulomara]

Balance

Riding the tide, ships rise and fall behind him, representing dreams and fears, which sometimes exist only in our mind. The Two is here to remind you that balance isn’t about getting it all right, it’s about keeping the plates spinning and laughing when one flies off. The lemniscate / infinity glows with perpetual energy, an eternal rhythm of give and take, rise and fall.

Jupiter in Capricorn, expansion within structure, growth that comes from balance, prioritisation, and managing change wisely.

Affirmation: I balance change. I bend, I sway, but I never lose my balance.

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[paulomara]

Unwritten

She had grown up on all the classics, her blueprint had been formed by Sleeping Princesses, beanstalks & fairy godmothers.  She no longer waited for the Prince or pumpkin spells, she knew no one was coming to save her. Instead, she shuffled her deck, the book with no pages, the oracle of ever after, and found herself in every card. Fairy tales, after all, were just training wheels for the real magic. What is your story? Is it time to reimagine a new chapter?

Affirmation: I am the author of my story. Each page is a spell, and I choose the ending.

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[paulomara]

✨ Mars squares Uranus today, expect the unexpected, Your daily & weekly astrology is up, link in bio to see what’s shaping your chart.✨

Conduit

She shifts between longing & possibility. Loops of light and shadow. She doesn’t predict the future, she conducts it.

She is not of this world. She is the conduit between dimensions, the architect of dreams too big for gravity.

Affirmation: I channel the cosmos through my every choice. I am not lost, I am aligning.

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[paulomara]

Begin again His dog had long given up trying to guess his next move. His bag swung like a pendulum between madness and miracle, containing the symbols of old, forgotten now by most, but not by him.

He sang to the sky and the sky sang back. He wasn’t lost. He was becoming. You think he’s a fool? Then you’ve never leapt. 

He is the pause before the spell, the laugh before the fall, if you’re reading this, he’s already calling you to follow.

Affirmation: I embrace the unknown with trust. My journey begins now, and I carry the magic I need within me.

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[paulomara]

Last Horizon Step lightly now pilgrims, You walk into the light, not as you were, but as you choose to become.

Reality shimmers, you can rewrite it. You are rewriting it. The indigo hare leaps, one beat ahead of time.

Appreciate this moment, transformation isn’t coming. It’s happening, right now.

Affirmation: I move toward my light. I trust my intuition. I am the author of my reality.

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[paulomara]

Ethereal

This ethereal Queen is grounded in Taurus & encourages you to strive to build something extraordinary. The ibexes bring playful energy, nudging you to trust your instincts. In one hand, she holds the red flower, representing her passions. In the other, a white rabbit dreaming of open fields is transformation, new beginnings, and spiritual awakening. Behind her, pentacles & sigils turn, scrawled with the language of the in-between.

Affirmation: I hold quiet power. My passions shape the world. I create from stillness with joy.

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[paulomara]

Watcher

Put your hands up in the air! What is it we're celebrating? Uh, nobody knows! Right on the precipice of Full-Moon energy, when all is a little bit upside-down and extra. Full of ideas one minute, wanting to crawl under the covers the next. This card says: cut yourself some slack. You can be messy, moody, magical, all at once. Don't fight the chaos. Let it shine through you. Something brilliant is brewing.

Affirmation:

I don't have to have it all together. I trust the wild parts of me too.

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[paulomara]

Awaken

Night after night they chased him through his dreams, always just behind him. But something changed this week. The sun blinked open, the moon gave him a knowing smile. He realised: he was loved. He was safe. The fear didn’t belong to him anymore so he left it in dreamland. One small step, then another. With each move forward, the dream lost its grip. Now he walks through his days knowing this: he chooses where to go. He is not chased. He is carried.

Affirmation: "I take one step at a time. I am loved. I am safe. I move forward in my own way."

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