Talking Technology with Illuminated Living

Blogging and Content Curation

In 2012, the blog Illuminated Living was launched because I was looking for space on the web that aggregated content for biblical humanitarian perspective. At the time I didn’t find anything that presented information in such a way. To be quite honest, I really didn’t understand what the term content aggregation meant until much later. I just knew I need a space to gather relevant news surrounding topics that spoke to heart a person seeking to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and practical application.

Also, looking back I guess I was realizing there was downshift happening in mainstream media. Media wasn’t changing for the better. The goal was to be intentional with my online presence. Fast forward to present day, here we are at another pivotal moment. The rise of AI.

AI is impacting every sector of society, and forcing us to be human by design.

“Humans and machines have been paired at the task-level, but leaders have never prepared for AI to operate our businesses—until today. As agents are promoted to become our colleagues and our proxies, we will need to reimagine the future of tech and talent together.” – Excerpt Accenture Research Report | Technology Vision 2024

As a news enthusiast and content creator I am venturing to better understand the role content aggregators will have in today’s digital landscape. It is projected that the future is a promising dynamic landscape where AI-driven tools enhance content aggregation, making it more efficient, personalized, and engaging. Feels like a full circle moment of my 2012 heart desire. It may a while but eventually we get there. Actually, a very exciting time in my opinion.

Why Do I Share?

As I reflect on my why as a content creator, here are my Top 5 reasons why I share content.

To amplify a worth cause
To build community and colloboration
To be helpful
To exhort and encourage
To inform

In short, Mama Maya says it best “The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.” Maya Angelou

Flashback | Illuminated Living (2012) – Wow! Reading that back actually ministered to my spirit. Technology has grown sense 2012, but the community and follow built here remains steadfast. For that I am grateful and excited about the evolution to come for all of us.

Thank you for visiting, reading, sharing, and most of all shining in a way that only you can.

Indeed, we make the world a brighter place together.

May God Bless and Keep You

A.M., Illuminated Living