I was helping these people with a different type of need (non-life-threatening), then later the food security situation developed and nobody else seemed to be able/willing to help, so I changed my focus. As I imagine is often the case where WFP is concerned, the population was especially vulnerable due to pre-existing medical conditions.
When I unexpectedly found myself responsible for feeding 100 people at imminent risk of starvation, half way around the world, WFP made it happen. Not only did they make an urgent delivery, they paved the way for a partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization to set up a sustainable way for the people to feed themselves long-term (chickens: eggs to eat and to sell to buy other food). When talking about food security, even small numbers like this have an enormous impact, and it is truly mind-boggling to consider the overall impact of their work.
I am impressed by many artifacts of ancient civilizations (including the Rosetta Stone), but the museum object that has given me the strongest feeling in person is only 40 years old and it's just plywood and simple words. If you have a chance to visit Gdansk, I recommend the European Solidarity Centre. Another example where "No reproductions or photographs can do it justice or compare to seeing history right in front of you."
It was initially unwanted, but it became interesting because it lasted so long. What made it possible was that we didn't work closely (different groups) and encountered each other only infrequently and usually one-on-one, so there weren't others around to correct him. When I left, there was a social event with mainly people from my group, so he was not present, and I don't actually know whether he ever learned of his error. Maybe my alter ego still lives in his memory.
I had an unwanted alter ego once. A colleague called me by the wrong name for the entire time we worked together (a few months). I considered correcting him, but I wanted to see how it would play out.
Some literary agencies operate like this. They make most of their revenue from a small number of authors. In some ways, literary agencies already are "YC for budding young novelists."
I feel the same way about many human-produced works, regardless of critics' views, so the fact that I'm aware these are produced by NN is probably not the only explanation.
I think AI is currently able to generate images I find pleasant to look at, but they have no impact on me beyond that momentary enjoyment. It is still decoration and not yet art, according to my personal definitions.
When I can tell an AI to make an image about the Spanish Civil War and it produces Guernica, then I will be impressed in the way human artists impress me. And then we will have a powerful new tool to communicate. I would like my own personal Guernica each day to help me learn about something happening in the world.
We are tracking cases, hospitalizations, ICU beds, deaths, but it is too early to track long-term health problems. I think it would be beneficial if there were more public discussion by experts about the implications of not knowing the long-term consequences of infection.
I experience a rather boring form of this, sight inducing touch sensations. It can be uncomfortable to look at some things because of the association. Otherwise, very little impact that I'm aware of. So, it's not all about the color of music and numbers and memory aids.
Several comments here about alternatives to stock, the poor returns of bonds, and cash being eaten by inflation. If you've been thinking about this and are a U.S. investor, read about I Bonds. Or, if you aren't worried about inflation and are investing for 20+ years from now, don't forget about EE Bonds.