I’ll be honest with you, I wasn’t in the mood for this stream today, but I knew I had to show up and say hello. My mind is hyperfocused on multiple things, which is why I feel so stressed out. Someone on Twitter mentioned ADHD, and I realised I haven’t talked much about my experience with it. So, here we go.
ADHD is like being married. There’s a honeymoon period after diagnosis, but over time, the long-term challenges creep in. It’s not just about the initial relief of knowing what’s going on; it’s about managing the day-to-day reality. Right now, I’m juggling law school and trying to punch up my comedy material. I committed to doing an open mic but don’t have five minutes of material that I’m proud of. I want it to be good, so I’m obsessively learning the structural aspects of jokes, which makes it hard to focus on anything else.
Twitter, or X as it’s now called, is another thing that’s been on my mind. Twitter has always survived in spite of itself, thanks to its user base. Features like hashtags and retweets were user-generated. Despite all the attempts to kill it, Twitter pulls through because it’s co-designed by its users. Even though I hate the current state of it, I stick around because it’s like a bad relationship you can’t quite leave.
I’ve been thinking about how to make social networks better. One idea is to use public libraries as nodes for a decentralized network. Your library card could serve as your gateway, and each community could decide who they want in and out. This could address some of the issues we see with centralized platforms like Twitter and Facebook.
On a lighter note, I’ve been doing a lot of baking. It started with pizza dough and has now expanded to bread and cinnamon scrolls. Baking is quite cathartic and a nice break from the chaos of everything else.
Back to ADHD, I’ve developed some strategies to manage it. I use tools like Notion to capture all my thoughts and ideas, whether they come from scribbling on a whiteboard or recording voice notes. Automation helps me keep everything in one place, making it easier to focus when I sit down to write.
I’m also trying to make a living through consulting and comedy. Balancing these two is tricky because they require different approaches. I need to be organized and focused, which is challenging with ADHD.
AI has been a game-changer for me. It helps optimize my workflow, summarizing and organizing my thoughts. However, I’m concerned about the ethical implications, especially around licensing and copyright. We need to find a way to ensure that people are compensated for their contributions.
I’ve been affected by AI in content moderation and job applications. Recruiters rely heavily on AI, and many qualified candidates are getting filtered out. It’s a broken system that needs fixing.
Despite all this, I’m hopeful. I’m working on my comedy, trying to get better at delivering jokes and making people laugh. It’s a journey, and I’m committed to it.
I’ll be back with more streams and comedy diaries. I need to get more organized and figure out a schedule that works for me. Thanks for your patience and support. I love you all.