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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has officially resigned. He led the company for more than three decades.

the amount of hate my Thailand vs Bali comparison got was honestly insane people telling me to leave, go back to my country, that digital nomads are ruining everything, that we should all get out... some people also got extremely offended by me saying "Bali is not Indonesia". obviously, Bali is part of Indonesia. what I meant is that Bali (and i mentioned) is very different from the rest of the country and shouldn't be treated as representative of all Indonesia. it's like visiting Ibiza and assuming the whole of Spain is just like Ibiza. they're both part of the same country, but the experience is completely different. i've seen the exact same debate in Spain, where locals blame foreigners from wealthier countries for driving up rent and making life more expensive. and let's be honest, there are valid concerns. housing prices, gentrification and the impact on local communities are real issues. but there's another side people conveniently ignore. foreigners also bring money into the local economy. they rent villas and apartments, eat at local restaurants, go to gyms, hire services, book activities and help create demand for businesses that might not exist otherwise. many local people make a living from tourism and foreign residents. and these countries actively offer visas that allow people to come and live there. it's not like we're secretly sneaking in. i'm not saying everything is perfect, or that digital nomads have no negative impact. i'm saying it's more complicated than just blaming foreigners for everything. i've lived in Spain, Thailand, Indonesia, UK, Australia, Greece and Palau. i love the opportunity to move around, meet people from different cultures and experience different ways of living. that's what globalization should be about. and honestly, i'm glad i never experienced this kind of hostility in person while living in Bali or Thailand. if i had, i probably wouldn't have wanted to come back. funny how most of this hate seems to come from people hiding behind anonymous accounts on X. you can disagree with someone without telling them they don't belong somewhere.

Thailand vs Bali: which one is actually better for living? I've spent 2 years living in both, and here's my take. Also, Bali is not Indonesia (more developed and different religion). Don't confuse the two. 1. Cost of living Both can be affordable, but Thailand has become noticeably more expensive. In Bali, you can still find good deals, depending on the area and your standards. 2. Food Thailand: sugar and MSG everywhere. Finding genuinely healthy food can be surprisingly hard. Bali: much easier to find healthy cafés, good ingredients and decent food. Bangkok is the exception in Thailand. 3. Beaches Thailand wins for me. Generally cleaner beaches and better swimming spots. Bali has a serious rubbish problem, especially during rainy season. 4. Everyday life Thailand wins thanks to 7/11 (the best convenience store in Asia) Better infrastructure in many areas, too. 5. Getting around Pretty much the same story in both. Get a scooter and accept the traffic. it's heavier in Bali tho 6. Visas Thailand's DTV: $350 for 5 years, multiple entry. Bali's remote worker visa (E33G): around $440 for 1 year, plus proof of $60k annual income and $2k in savings. Thailand is a much better deal if you qualify. My verdict Thailand for convenience, infrastructure and beaches. Bali for healthy food, cafés and lifestyle. Neither is perfect. It really depends on what matters most to you.

Professor Jiang forgets his mic is still on and starts making some QUESTIONABLE noises during SNEAKO's stream 😭💀 “Mmmmm... Aughhh fawkkk...”

JENSEN! THATS NOT WHAT WE MEANT BY CHINESE MODELS!!!!!!!

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