Automation Wizard/Soloneer - Exploring how we can use the latest technologies such as AI, automation tools like n8n, and 3D printing to make our lives easier and better.
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Hi Reader, You may have signed up to Incantations recently or a while ago. If you need a reminder it was on [SIGNUP_DATE GOES HERE]. Either way, thank you. Things have been very quiet here for a long time (almost 2 years) — life got a bit chaotic — but I’m finally bringing the newsletter back. If you're still here, I really appreciate your patience. 🧙 What is Incantations now?It’s a behind-the-scenes look at what I’m working on, thinking about, and building — across creativity, tech, and making things that (hopefully) matter. You can expect: This isn’t a niche newsletter. It’s a thread through everything I make and explore — a way of thinking out loud and sharing the journey. I'll be launching 2 newsletters soon (in addition to running this one), one focused on automation and AI workflows explicitly and another on 3D print farming to give you a taste of what's coming. I'll also cover how I got to this point. You can think of this as a newsletter behind newsletters too. I've set up and sent out thousands of email newsletters to millions of people over the hiatus but on behalf of others so it's time to come back and do it for myself and share what I've learned. I’ll be back in your inbox soon with more — a bit of context, a bit of backstory, and a clearer picture of where things are going next. 💌 Not your thing anymore?That’s totally fine. Just click here to unsubscribe — no drama, no guilt, no dark magic. If you want to see what's next then there's nothing you need to do, you'll stay subscribed. Thanks again for being here. – Andrew |
Andrew Molloy
Automation Wizard/Soloneer - Exploring how we can use the latest technologies such as AI, automation tools like n8n, and 3D printing to make our lives easier and better.
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