The Chronicles of a Developer

Beat Saber Mornings and the Birth of ACARIS

Ah, the saga continues with our sleep-deprived hero, who finally triumphs over the sandman, logging a full eight hours and 16 minutes of restful slumber. Rising with newfound energy, he indulges in a rousing session of Beat Saber to kickstart the day. The brisk shower that follows leaves him invigorated, ready to face the challenges that lie ahead.

At work, progress is made on the ambitious projects MarkIII and ACARIS. Although his interns make headway with GPT, distractions like MGS4 on the PS3 and YouTube keep the full potential of their progress at bay. With Easter holidays on the horizon, our protagonist hopes to complete the GPT lecture before the long weekend.

In quieter moments, our hero reflects on the origins of MarkIII and ACARIS, inspired by a desire to create a Jarvis-like AI assistant that transcends the limitations of existing voice assistants. He recounts the missteps that led to the falling out with Celine, which served as the catalyst for his dedication to the development of ACARIS.

ACARIS, a cutting-edge AI system, aims to help users navigate the complexities of human communication. It would learn from interactions and identify the intent, topic, and sentiment of conversations, providing valuable insights and warnings to prevent misunderstandings and improve relationships.

Our hero passionately believes that human behavior and emotions can be predicted with enough data and the right numerical representation, an idea that fuels his unwavering dedication to the project. Despite encountering obstacles and skepticism, he remains determined to create a proof of concept that will not only assist others but also prevent him from repeating past mistakes.

Our protagonist reflects on both professional and personal matters. Despite the progress made in projects like MarkIII and ACARIS, a persistent issue lingers: the struggle to communicate with others.

The ever-present barriers in our protagonist's mind remain unbroken, leaving him yearning for a magical button that could disable them, opening the floodgates for effortless conversation. While Easter approaches, our hero is determined to stay hard at work, believing that a change of environment is the key to relaxation. The US or Japan call out to him like sirens, but their high costs make the European Union countries seem like more reasonable alternatives.

In his quest to overcome loneliness, our protagonist reaches out to a former friend, Celine, but to no avail. Thoughts of returning to VRChat are considered, but memories of previous disasters and unexplained blocks from others make the decision difficult. Despite the anonymity provided by VRChat, our hero still finds himself battling with social anxiety.

With a history of programming and a natural knack for it, our protagonist finds it challenging to connect with others on the same level of interest and mindset. Even a brief connection with a like-minded girl in VRChat eventually faded, leaving our hero still searching for that perfect match.

As IT Days approaches, our protagonist ponders whether attending the event could be an opportunity to break through the barriers that have been holding him back. With the help of the MarkIII project, a digital personal assistant capable of providing real-time guidance in conversations might just be the key to overcoming these challenges.

The perplexing riddle of human communication ... Our protagonist finds himself musing over the intricacies of starting conversations, noticing how the initial moments are often the most challenging. Whether it's presentations, writing, or personal communication, breaking the ice is always the hardest part. But once the conversation begins, things tend to flow more naturally.

Our hero reflects on his own experiences, noting the progress he's made since 2016 in social interactions. Though it may not feel like much, he acknowledges that there have been improvements. This journey of self-improvement is filled with obstacles, from finances to social status, but our protagonist embraces these challenges as opportunities for growth.

In a world where money and success can lead to boredom and disconnection, he compares life's challenges to playing a game. Cheating in a game might make it easier, but it also removes the excitement and purpose. Instead, he chooses to appreciate the challenges, likening his life to an episode of a survival TV series, like MacGyver.

As our hero contemplates past relationships and mistakes, he comes to accept that what's done is done. Learning from these experiences, he moves forward with newfound wisdom, focusing on projects like MarkIII and ACARIS. The future is uncertain, but our protagonist is determined to keep living the challenge, pushing through the difficulties and finding strength in overcoming obstacles.

So, with a deep breath and a nod of acceptance, our hero looks forward to another day. See you tomorrow, and peace!