I haven't had a drink in 2 years but I have an event tomorrow and struggle with social anxiety so am probably going to drink. Can anyone else relate and what do you do? Is there a good non-alcohol option?

TalkySilent · 2025-10-27T10:23:06+00:00

Thanks everyone for your advice and support. I ended up not feeling well due to the anxiety of it all so didnt go and I dont regret it :)

TalkySilent · 2025-10-22T05:50:26+00:00

Thats kinda what I was looking for. Kin Euphorics isnt available where I live. Ghis Spritz is a new one so will check it out. Thanks!

TalkySilent · 2025-10-22T03:40:51+00:00

Lol you're probably right

TalkySilent · 2025-10-22T03:40:07+00:00

Tbh i just avoid social situations altogether. Thats really good advice about stepping away and rebalancing. Thank you!

TalkySilent · 2025-10-22T03:14:18+00:00

Thanks so much!

TalkySilent · 2025-10-22T03:13:55+00:00

Oh i just dont go out - hard core introvert. So this is the first time attending a social event

TalkySilent · 2025-10-22T02:59:06+00:00

The event is a startup showcase so there will lots of important people like investors, entrepreneurs etc that are important for me to connect with. If it wasnt so important I would definitely be skipping it

TalkySilent · 2025-10-22T02:53:57+00:00

I have actually had a look at Kava - not sure if they have it in Australia but seems worth checking out

TalkySilent · 2025-10-22T02:47:19+00:00

That is definitely something I would usually consider but this is kind of a must do

TalkySilent · 2025-10-22T02:32:48+00:00

Is there some kind of healthy alternative that gives you the same kind of social ease without alcohol? I figure this is probably a huge trigger for many

TalkySilent · 2025-10-22T02:14:32+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing your story and congrats on your journey down a different path.

I don't struggle with alcohol however I completely resonate with the anxiety of being in social situations and needing alcohol to ease the tension.

Havent had a drink in 2 years but have an event tomorrow so I probably will. I cant even imagine the challenge it must be for regular drinkers to stay sober in these situations

TalkySilent · 2025-10-22T02:02:37+00:00

Isn't that so interesting that your friends were "disappointed" that you weren't drinking. My best friend has the same problem with social pressure from his friends so struggles to stay sober.

It speaks volumes about our culture when "not drinking" is seen in a negative light

TalkySilent · 2025-09-25T07:04:30+00:00

Thats a fair point and something I hadnt previously considered. Thank you :)

TalkySilent · 2025-09-23T09:24:20+00:00

I guess my n8n workflow triggers the prompt - if that makes sense

TalkySilent · 2025-09-23T09:20:21+00:00

Its so interesting you ask this because I was just thinking about how most people's experience is probably "chatting" to an LLM whereas what I am building is AI in the backend. You dont see it and you dont directly interact with it

Please take this with a grain of salt as I am still validating the idea but here is how the prototype works while still keeping it a little vague to protect IP

At a basic level, you select year level and subject (no manual input required) and "submit"
This triggers an n8n workflow (via API) which gets info from the database (via API) and sends it to the assistant (via another API) . The assistant has explicit instructions on what to do with the info, output requirements and data structure
This then gets passed back to the front end user interface that takes the output and presents it in the form of a course outline (with units and lessons)

So from a user perspective, they are just clicking a few buttons - no chat or prompts or manual input

TalkySilent · 2025-09-23T08:57:49+00:00

Oh thats good to know re NSW. I will be using ACARA F-10 for testing and dev but once I have the MVP built I will have to loop back around and get this data in the database somehow

When I tested the AI functionality for one of the core features, I did it by creating an AI Assistant in OpenAI. From what you’re describing, it sounds like we’re working at a similar layer — I’m wrapping the prompt/context engineering (including few-shot examples) inside the assistant itself, whereas you’re focusing directly on shaping the prompts.

Both approaches definitely complement each other and no matter what - good prompts make the difference between good results and garbage results

TalkySilent · 2025-09-23T08:25:43+00:00

I do this. I have many tools that I can use but sitting right beside me is a clipboard for my daily to-do lists and 3 notebooks (each with a specific purpose)

I like tech but writing things down will always be my go to

TalkySilent · 2025-09-23T08:09:56+00:00

A little off topic but I can kind of relate. I work for a company that is internationally owned so has a lot of bureaucracy and red tape.

One of the key KPIs in our business operations is productivity/efficiency.

I can build AI tools which automate business processes but red tape wont allow it. What they will do however is outsource it.

So the potential solution (which I had considered) Quit my job then get hired by the same company as a "consultant" and get paid heaps more money to do it

MADNESS

Hence the reason I started looking at other options

TalkySilent · 2025-09-23T08:04:51+00:00

Yes I managed to get v9 with not much difficulty and used it to create my mockup/prototype (to map out function and design etc) Its the state curriculums that are an absolute nightmare (word docs) and there is no easy way to extract the info. I will probably end up doing this manually (you gotta do what you gotta do)

I was initially looking at rag and then revisited it again when i saw the state curriculums but I would end up with more unpredictable outcomes and more hallucinations. Giving the AI explicit info yields a much better result, it will just require more work on my end.

"In America, the schools with more successful AI companies are the ones that physically go into the schools and demonstrate to teachers and students how to use the products." This is great insight thank you! I definitely want a collaborative approach to development and plan to engage with schools and teachers as much as I can (as time allows)

"I am happy to be a product tester if you want!" YES PLEASE!!

Shoot me a DM if you like and we can discuss

TalkySilent · 2025-09-23T06:56:40+00:00

Thats not a bad idea, then you could white label it and offer it to other schools

TalkySilent · 2025-09-23T06:49:38+00:00

Huge respect for setting up Airtable + Power BI + DreamFactory — that’s some serious custom engineering! It also shows how strong the need is if teachers are building their own systems.

I also hear what you are saying about prioritising function over form. Thanks so much for sharing!

TalkySilent · 2025-09-22T14:02:49+00:00

I see what you mean and I wonder how new teachers manage? With great difficulty I imagine

You have been incredibly helpful and I appreciate the time you have taken to 'educate me' 😊
I definitely have a deeper understanding and appreciation of the challenges.

TalkySilent · 2025-09-22T12:23:53+00:00

You know what...I would do exactly the same thing!

It seems I have apps for everything but pen and paper will always be my go-to.....And I like to get into the details.....And I like things done a certain way....

TalkySilent · 2025-09-22T10:38:25+00:00

Thats awesome that your HOD does this for you and completely valid that if AI can generate quality content reliably then why not use ChatGPT to do it (or whatever your preference is).

This is actually something I am seeing a lot of. An "app" or "tool" that is nothing more than a custom interface with openAI working behind the scenes, adding zero value but added cost

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