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This development also raises questions about the future of music production. While it could democratise access to high-l...
28/08/2024

This development also raises questions about the future of music production. While it could democratise access to high-level production techniques, making it easier for less experienced users to achieve professional-sounding results, it also challenges the traditional notions of creativity and authorship in music production.

https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/generative-ai-may-be-coming-to-pro-tools-what-this-means-for-audio-professionals

A patent titled "Data-driven autosuggestion within media content creation", first filed in 2021, strongly suggests that generative AI might be integrated into Avid's Pro Tools

Volgens het Zweedse betaalbedrijf zijn de mooie cijfers te danken aan het drukken van de personeelskosten door kunstmati...
28/08/2024

Volgens het Zweedse betaalbedrijf zijn de mooie cijfers te danken aan het drukken van de personeelskosten door kunstmatige intelligentie (AI) in te zetten.

https://www.nu.nl/economie/6326067/betaalbedrijf-klarna-groeit-na-vervangen-medewerkers-door-ai.html

Klarna heeft het afgelopen half jaar bijna 30 procent meer omzet behaald dan dezelfde periode vorig jaar. Volgens het Zweedse betaalbedrijf zijn de mooie cijfers te danken aan het drukken van de personeelskosten door kunstmatige intelligentie (AI) in te zetten.

If your attitude is about doing the bare minimum because you believe you can’t make any real difference in your work, yo...
06/08/2024

If your attitude is about doing the bare minimum because you believe you can’t make any real difference in your work, you probably won’t shine like a star. On the other hand, if you’re focused on enhancing your work (and your life) through curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning, you’re better positioned to discover and create new opportunities in every area of what you do. In other words, you’re more likely to develop an innovator’s mindset.

If you want to move up the corporate ladder, you need to do more than meet deadlines and produce strong results. Employees who quickly move up often have an innovator’s mindset. These people ultimately position themselves as valuable assets by questioning assumptions and pushing their organization...

07/06/2024

The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) posits that an individual’s behavior is directly determined by their intentions and perceived behavioral control.

Imagine TPB as a recipe for making decisions. 📝 Here are the ingredients:

Intentions: These are like your “want to” feelings. They show how much you really want to do something. If you really, really want to eat ice cream, you’ll probably do it!

Personal Attitudes: Think of this as your “like or dislike” spice. It’s how you feel about doing something. If you love playing with your toys, that’s a positive attitude!

Subjective Norms: These are like whispers from your friends and family. If they say, “Eating veggies is great!” or “Don’t touch that hot stove,” it affects your decisions.

Perceived Behavioral Control: Imagine this as your superhero power. It’s how much you think you can control what you do. If you believe you can ride a bike without falling, you’ll try harder!
So, TPB helps us understand why we do things. It’s like mixing all these ingredients to cook up our choices! 🌟

“Welk uurtarief moet ik vragen?” Het is een cruciale vraag voor veel zzp’ers. Je uurtarief zorgt voor inkomen, maar weer...
07/06/2024

“Welk uurtarief moet ik vragen?” Het is een cruciale vraag voor veel zzp’ers. Je uurtarief zorgt voor inkomen, maar weerspiegelt tegelijkertijd je ervaring en kwaliteit. Probleem: Het antwoord op die vraag is vaak lastig of niet te vinden. Zoveel factoren spelen een rol, dat je heel veel data van andere zzp’ers nodig hebt om een goede vergelijking te maken.

Check alle actuele cijfers op basis van ruim 10.000 uurtarieven. Download ook ons Zzp Uurtarievenboekje 2024 met cijfers van de 50 grootste zzp-beroepen.

Het liefst stoppen we de pijn weg. Negatieve gevoelens leren accepteren
06/06/2024

Het liefst stoppen we de pijn weg. Negatieve gevoelens leren accepteren

Deze animatie beschrijft de uitgangspunten van Voluit Leven. De succesvolle methode van Ernst Bohlmeijer en Monique Hulsbergen. Leer accepteren via ACT en Mi...

"Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time" by Brian Tracy offers practical a...
06/06/2024

"Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time" by Brian Tracy offers practical advice on overcoming procrastination and increasing productivity. Here are five key takeaways from the book:

1. The Most Important Task (MIT) Principle:

Identify your most crucial task (the "frog") and tackle it first thing in the morning. This task should be the one that will have the most significant positive impact on your life or work. By focusing on this high-priority task, you ensure that you are making the most significant progress every day.

2. Plan Every Day in Advance:

Spend a few minutes each evening or morning planning your day. Make a to-do list and prioritize your tasks using the ABCDE method. This method helps you categorize tasks from most important (A) to least important (E). By planning ahead, you set a clear roadmap for your day, reducing the chances of procrastination.

3. Apply the 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle):

Recognize that 20% of your activities will account for 80% of your results. Focus on the vital few tasks that contribute most to your goals and minimize time spent on less productive activities. This approach helps you concentrate your efforts where they matter most.

4. Consider the Consequences:

Think about the long-term consequences of your actions and tasks. Ask yourself, "What will be the result of doing or not doing this task?" Tasks with significant long-term benefits should take precedence over those with minor or short-term impacts. This perspective helps in prioritizing tasks that align with your long-term goals.

5.Use the "Salami Slice" and "Swiss Cheese" Techniques:

Break large, intimidating tasks into smaller, manageable pieces (Salami Slice). By dividing a task into smaller steps, you can tackle it one piece at a time, making it less overwhelming.
The Swiss Cheese technique involves taking small bites out of your big tasks by working on them in small bursts or when you have a few free minutes. These methods help in making consistent progress on large projects without feeling overwhelmed.

By implementing these strategies, readers can effectively combat procrastination, enhance their productivity, and achieve their goals more efficiently.

Japan is the world’s second-largest music market, and while it remains sensitive to change, it has huge potential for di...
23/05/2024

Japan is the world’s second-largest music market, and while it remains sensitive to change, it has huge potential for digital services.

- The streaming market in Japan continues to grow relatively fast, although it faces the dual challenges of resistance from a conservative music industry and the demands of an aging market.
- Erika Ogawa, general manager, Believe Japan, says that digital pe*******on has continuously grown in the past few years
- Japan’s vibrant domestic hip hop market is leading the move towards digital music consumption, and although other genres are lagging behind, Ogawa is confident this will change with time
- Older generations will continue to represent a strong market: one third of the Japanese population is over 65 and that one tenth of the population is over 80

Many people struggle with the question of what the meaning of their life is. The dread that can accompany meaninglessnes...
17/05/2024

Many people struggle with the question of what the meaning of their life is. The dread that can accompany meaninglessness is well known, but where to turn when you can’t find purpose often remains obscure.

Viktor Frankl's school of psychology based around finding the meaning of your life: https://www.freethink.com/health/viktor-frankl

Giving attention to your career is paramount for personal growth and professional fulfillment. It ensures that you remai...
13/05/2024

Giving attention to your career is paramount for personal growth and professional fulfillment. It ensures that you remain engaged, motivated, and continuously progressing towards your goals. Consistently nurturing your career allows you to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving job market, sharpen your skills, and seize new opportunities for advancement. Moreover, investing time and effort into your career demonstrates dedication and ambition, positioning you as a valuable asset to employers and colleagues alike. By prioritizing your career development, you not only enhance your earning potential but also cultivate a sense of purpose and satisfaction in your work life. In essence, giving attention to your career is an investment in yourself, paving the way for long-term success and fulfillment.

Giving attention to your career is not only crucial for your own growth and success but also sets a powerful example for future generations, particularly your children. By demonstrating a strong work ethic, dedication, and a commitment to self-improvement, you instill invaluable lessons in them about the importance of responsibility, ambition, and lifelong learning. Seeing you prioritize your career can inspire them to pursue their own passions and aspirations with vigor and determination. Moreover, your career success can provide them with a sense of security and stability, laying a solid foundation for their own future endeavors. Ultimately, by investing in your career, you not only enrich your own life but also contribute to the growth and development of your children, shaping them into confident, ambitious individuals who are ready to take on the world.

Universal Music Group and TikTok have reached a new licensing agreement, ending a three-month standoff where UMG withdre...
02/05/2024

Universal Music Group and TikTok have reached a new licensing agreement, ending a three-month standoff where UMG withdrew its extensive music catalog from the platform. The deal promises better compensation for UMG's artists and songwriters, along with enhanced promotional opportunities and protections against generative AI. Both parties are swiftly working to reinstate music from UMG's artists and songwriters on TikTok.

Universal Music Group and TikTok have come to terms on a new licensing agreement, and will soon return UMG music to the platform.

17/04/2024

Mondays are the worst

Are you still satisfied with your job? What would your ideal job look like?How can you achieve this in 3 months from now...
16/02/2024

Are you still satisfied with your job?
What would your ideal job look like?
How can you achieve this in 3 months from now?
What are the things you can do weekly to get there?

Book a free 45-minute coaching session to get there.

The Dutch approach to the "art of doing nothing," often referred to as "niksen," emphasizes the value of slowing down, r...
12/02/2024

The Dutch approach to the "art of doing nothing," often referred to as "niksen," emphasizes the value of slowing down, relaxing, and allowing oneself to simply be in the present moment without feeling the need to constantly be productive or busy. Niksen involves intentionally setting aside time to engage in activities that require little or no mental effort, such as daydreaming, staring out of a window, or simply sitting quietly.

The essence of the Dutch approach to niksen lies in its promotion of mental well-being, stress reduction, and the cultivation of creativity and mindfulness. Rather than viewing idleness as wasteful or unproductive, it is seen as essential for maintaining balance and finding moments of calm in today's fast-paced world.

In essence, the Dutch approach to the art of doing nothing emphasizes the importance of embracing moments of relaxation and allowing oneself the space to recharge both mentally and physically, ultimately leading to a greater sense of overall well-being and contentment.

Do you recognize this in the Dutch? Or do you have a different take on this?

Interest in the concept of niksen has grown rapidly over the past five years – and it has become a publishing sensation. But just how easy is it to let go of all outco...

You’re Not an Imposter. You’re Actually Pretty Amazing.
11/12/2023

You’re Not an Imposter. You’re Actually Pretty Amazing.

Imposter syndrome is a battle that you can, and with practice, will win. Here are a few research-backed tips that can help: Keep a positive mindset. One strategy is to acknowledge your achievements by completing a “monthly wins tracker” to chronicle your progress. You can mitigate imposter syndr...

03/06/2023
Do you know who they are?
02/05/2023

Do you know who they are?

Google spent $44 million to acquire a company started by Dr. Hinton and his two students. And their system led to the cr...
02/05/2023

Google spent $44 million to acquire a company started by Dr. Hinton and his two students. And their system led to the creation of increasingly powerful technologies, including new chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Bard.

For half a century, Geoffrey Hinton nurtured the technology at the heart of chatbots like ChatGPT. Now he worries it will cause serious harm.

Chat GPT as a teaching tool
22/02/2023

Chat GPT as a teaching tool

To learn any concept well, students need to experience multiple examples of that concept, and ChatGPT can help you generate those examples fast.

Another advantage...
31/01/2023

Another advantage...

A cartoon by Amy Hwang.

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Media jobs alert
25/01/2023

Media jobs alert

Eye Filmmuseum is hét museum voor film en de kunst van bewegend beeld. Bezoek een film of tentoonstelling en ontdek onze collectie met meer dan 50.000 films.

20/01/2023

What an amazing story. Trust the intuition of your pet

"If your grandma thinks it's cool, that's interesting, but what's very interesting is when every grandma thinks it's coo...
18/01/2023

"If your grandma thinks it's cool, that's interesting, but what's very interesting is when every grandma thinks it's cool."

Serial entrepreneur Ron Ben-Zeev learned a hard lesson twice and still managed to come out on top.

21/11/2022

August Laustsen, a young Danish art director who recently moved from Copenhagen to Stockholm, applied to all the big advertising agencies in Stockholm but

Inspiratie nodig? Het komt niet vanzelf.
09/09/2022

Inspiratie nodig? Het komt niet vanzelf.

Popte de wereld van Harry Potter echt plotseling op in het hoofd van schrijver J.K. Rowling? Ap Dijksterhuis schreef een boek over inspiratie. Wat dat precies is, blijft moeilijk te zeggen. Gelukkig kun je wel wat doen om het te stimuleren. Met Femke van der Laan sprak hij over The Beatles, zweet, en grote doelen.

Luister het hele gesprek met Ap Dijksterhuis in je favoriete podcastapp of via deze link: http://bit.ly/NMS-podcastlink

Ready to hire 🤯
06/09/2022

Ready to hire 🤯

A new wave of startups are using deep learning to build synthetic voice actors for digital assistants, video-game characters, and corporate videos.

Or any creative process for that matter.
02/09/2022

Or any creative process for that matter.

Trust the process.

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