On November 29, 2023, we delve into various topics including a fresh membership option, artificial intelligence, the pressing climate crisis, a heartfelt farewell, consumerism, cryptocurrency, and more.

This series highlights some of the finest articles from Medium and beyond, revealing the intriguing content that exists outside the platform.

Medium's New Membership Tier and Other Highlights

We start with insights into a novel membership option on Medium. Initially, I thought Rui Alves' piece about it was a joke, particularly the mention of a tote bag, but it turns out it was serious!

Joining the 'Friend of Medium' Membership

A closer look at how becoming a 'Friend of Medium' can empower our writing community can be found in the article by Jason Provencio, which expresses great enthusiasm about this new option.

Earning Potential with 'Friend' Membership

Writers can now earn quadruple their usual rates and generate income from external views, as detailed by Jim Clyde Monge in his analysis of this membership.

Empowering Writers with New Opportunities

Provencio also emphasizes the exciting potential for writers to increase their earnings significantly with the new tier.

A Unique Perspective from Robin Wilding

Robin Wilding's article welcomes the 'Friend Tier' with a warm sentiment, reminding us that we have support within the Medium community.

The AI Discussion

The debate surrounding artificial intelligence has sparked various viewpoints. RC Hammond starts the conversation with a provocative piece arguing that there's insufficient space for both human writers and AI-generated content.

Susie Kearley follows up with an exploration of whether it's possible to identify AI content on Medium, questioning the ethics of user reporting.

Wesley van Peer adds to the discussion with his perspective on how he incorporates AI into his writing.

RC Hammond returns with a bold take on the evolving relationship between writers and AI.

Addressing the Climate Emergency

Nanie Hurley presents a crucial article discussing the climate emergency, emphasizing how current trends could lead to significant global temperature rises this century.

Doro Volkova shares her personal journey as she steps away from Medium, offering a touching farewell.

Medium's Daily Tip: Leveraging Facebook for Article Views

Learn how to enhance your article visibility through Facebook groups with practical advice.

Consumerism and Cryptocurrency Insights

An article from "The Guardian" questions whether we can find happiness with less material possessions amid rising waste.

The turbulent cryptocurrency landscape continues to be a hot topic, as outlined in a recent newsletter.

Quote of the Day

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking.” — Steve Jobs

Joke of the Day

“Police arrested two kids yesterday; one was drinking battery acid, and the other was eating fireworks. They charged one and let the other off.”

Celebrating National Days

Today is filled with celebrations, including National Chocolates Day, National Square Dancing Day, International Jaguar Day, National Throw Out Your Leftovers Day, and National Lemon Cream Pie Day.

Clip of the Day: A Rescue Story

Uplifting news as 41 workers were rescued from a collapsed tunnel in India:

Watch: Indian Workers Freed After Tunnel Collapse

Forty-one workers who were trapped while constructing a tunnel in Uttarakhand have been saved following a landslide.

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