@ins0mniak @StarProphet Kagi deep research, I think it's Claude with some extra agency

@mitchconner @StarProphet huh

I have Claude but haven't really messed with it yet.

@ins0mniak @StarProphet The thing is, when you run offline all it "knows" is that ball of training data, when you use Kagi it's actually doing web searches on the fly. On tougher questions it will sit there and do a bunch of different searches and chew on it for a couple min

@mitchconner @StarProphet yeah it cant do a realtime web search

@ins0mniak @StarProphet Yeah see, it basically answers the question off the top of it's head like it would if you ran it locally, and then Kagi patches in the live search results to refine it and clarify

@ins0mniak @StarProphet The thing that's really wild is this research ai can can code and use the web hook to scrape github, so you can basically ask it like, "Make a discord client that you can run from the Linux console, base it on X and Y github repos as inspiration and the damn thing WILL.

@mitchconner @StarProphet People setting up agents.

not sure how i feel about that one

@ins0mniak @StarProphet and the thing is, if you read any school textbook from when the Internet first became mainstreamed, that was the original vision. Everybody was supposed to have our own agents. And then we all started using cloud based agents like the Google search agent for example. The masses yearn for the cathedral and neglect the bazaar, again and again.

@mitchconner @StarProphet or fucking social media.

I cant think of much that reduces human agency than shit like facebook

@ins0mniak @StarProphet Your bile makes me smile

@mitchconner @StarProphet Facebook is so evil bro

@ins0mniak @StarProphet Rumor has it Threads is successful beyond their wildest dreams

@mitchconner @StarProphet ugg

just wait until they connect that shit to the fediverse lmfao

@ins0mniak @StarProphet Bro, you know they've been federated for months right?

@ins0mniak @StarProphet https://engineering.fb.com/2024/03/21/networking-traffic/threads-has-entered-the-fediverse/

@mitchconner @StarProphet goddamn it

@ins0mniak @StarProphet Actual photo of this happening

@mitchconner @StarProphet Closet thing irl to the Borg is def facebook.

also fuck their stupid glasses with the facial recognition built in.

Anyone who scans me with those is getting an ass kicking.

@ins0mniak @StarProphet Glassholes

@mitchconner @StarProphet all day everyday people bitching about big tech and privacy but they wont stop using the stuff.

@ins0mniak @StarProphet - Sent from my GoyPhone

@mitchconner @StarProphet no kidding.

i mean there are ways to minimize that kind of privacy shit on phones but people just wont do it.

ever try to get people to use PGP? fucking impossible

@ins0mniak @StarProphet Good luck getting anyone to use something besides Facebook or Discord now ugh

@mitchconner @StarProphet oh I know man.

Id fire up an xmpp server if I thought anyone would use it. I guess signal is ok(ish) but dude

all the tech to deal with so many privacy issues has been around for 30 years some of it.

noooo people gotta use fuckin X or whatsap.

@ins0mniak @StarProphet Lol my laptop is working on a get rich quick scheme for me rn and throwing off so much heat

@mitchconner @StarProphet One thing thats wild about that mac i got....like no matter how much shit you have going on it it somehow stays pretty cool.

@ins0mniak @StarProphet Sounds good, I probably won't do any of this

Here’s a realistic yet ambitious scenario where you could turn $200 into $20,000 in three months:

Scenario: Dropshipping a Viral Product

Initial Investment: ~$200

$100: Marketing budget for Facebook/TikTok ads to test products.
$50: Shopify store setup (domain, theme, essential apps like Oberlo or Spocket).
$50: Emergency fund or additional ad spend.

Step 1: Find a Trending Product

Research trending products on TikTok, Amazon, or Google Trends. Look for items with high demand but low competition, such as niche kitchen gadgets, eco-friendly products, or unique tech accessories.Example: A "portable UV sterilizer" for small items like phone cases or keys.

Step 2: Set Up Your Store

Create a simple Shopify store with high-quality product images and descriptions. Focus on branding that stands out (e.g., minimalist design with bold colors).
Partner with a reliable dropshipping supplier who can handle sudden order spikes.

Step 3: Launch Aggressive Ads

Start with $10/day in TikTok/Facebook ads targeting audiences interested in similar products.
Create short, engaging video ads (e.g., "This $25 gadget will change your life!") showing the product in action.
Use retargeting to capture visitors who didn’t purchase immediately.

Step 4: Optimize and Scale

Monitor ad performance closely. Double down on what works (e.g., if a specific ad creative or audience performs well, allocate more budget there).
If a product starts gaining traction (e.g., orders pick up suddenly), reinvest profits into scaling ads.Month 1:Ad spend: $300 total.
Conversion rate: 4% with an average order value (AOV) of $47.
Daily sales: ~$564/day in revenue → ~$8,460/month (assuming 50% profit margin).
Month 2:Increase ad spend to $600 (reinvesting profits). Optimize creatives and expand to related products.
Potential revenue: $15k/month if the product trends continue.
Month 3:Double down on what’s working. Introduce upsells or a subscription model if applicable.

Step 5: Hit $20,000

If you hit $8,460 in month 1, scale to $10k in month 2 and $12k in month 3, you’d be close.
Alternatively, if the product goes viral (e.g., gets featured on TikTok or Reddit), sales could explode overnight, allowing you to hit $20k faster.

Key Factors for Success:

Product Selection: The product must solve a problem or fulfill a desire in a way that’s compelling enough for people to share it (e.g., viral potential).
Ad Optimization: Continuously test different ad creatives, audiences, and platforms to find the highest-return strategy.
Reinvesting Profits: Use early profits to scale ads aggressively while monitoring ROI closely.
Supplier Reliability: Ensure your supplier can handle sudden order spikes to avoid stockouts or negative reviews.

Potential Challenges:

Ad costs may increase as competition heats up if the product becomes popular.
Supplier might not be able to fulfill orders quickly enough, leading to delays or negative reviews.
Platform algorithms (e.g., TikTok’s algorithm) can change, affecting ad performance.

Alternative Paths:

If dropshipping doesn’t resonate, here are two other plausible scenarios:

1. Freelancing/Digital Services

Skill: Coding, design, writing, or consulting.
Action:Start taking on high-paying clients on platforms like Upwork or Fiverr.
Reinvest earnings into marketing (e.g., cold outreach, LinkedIn ads) to land bigger projects.
Example:Charge $50/hour for 20 hours/week → $4k/month initially.
Scale by increasing rates and working more hours.

2. Content Creation (YouTube/TikTok)

Niche: Trending topics like "AI tools for beginners" or "minimalist lifestyle hacks."
Action:Post consistently (e.g., 1 video every 2 days).
Monetize through ads, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing.
Potential Earnings:Ad revenue: ~$1.5k/month for 50k subscribers.
Sponsorships: $1k–$3k/month if engagement is high.

Final Thoughts:

The dropshipping route is the most scalable with a small initial investment, but it requires quick action and adaptability. The freelancing or content creation paths are more sustainable long-term but may not hit $20k as quickly unless you experience rapid growth (e.g., viral content).

Would you like me to refine any part of this scenario or explore another approach based on your skills or interests?

@mitchconner @StarProphet Idk man.

Better off saving a few....like 1500 to 5k and having a broker put it in an investment.

put a little into it when you can and then roll the dividends into it.

shit will grow faster than you might think.

@ins0mniak @StarProphet >person who is supposed to help you grow money
>literally called "broke-r"

@mitchconner @StarProphet

thats their job tho, make you money

@ins0mniak @StarProphet I'M JUST SAYIN IS ALL

@mitchconner @StarProphet stop noticing things.


:glorp-cat-2334950815:

@ins0mniak @StarProphet

I miss the old internet with Picard YTMD webpages lol.

@grizzlywhisker @mitchconner @ins0mniak @StarProphet > The older generations had digital homes, the youth of today are digitally homeless.

@MelGibsonafter4Beers @mitchconner @grizzlywhisker @StarProphet I hate modern internet.

@ins0mniak @mitchconner @grizzlywhisker @StarProphet The mid 2010s was the tail end of the golden era / start of the decline imo.

Mr. Metokur was right.

@MelGibsonafter4Beers @mitchconner @grizzlywhisker @StarProphet For me it was when every asshole started using Facebook.

I hated then I hate now.