Hello from a Self-Taught Dreamer Building Gaia Watch + Nana Nell

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Hi everyone,
My name is Ryan, and I’m absolutely thrilled to be here learning alongside all of you. I’m a self-taught creator, tinkerer, and founder of Gaia Watch, a project close to my heart that blends AI, drones, satellite imaging, and Indigenous knowledge into an Earth protection and emergency response system.

I’m also developing a deeply personal AI initiative called Nana Nell—an emotionally intelligent AI companion inspired by Mrs. Doubtfire, Mary Poppins, and Robin Williams’ heart. She’s not just a chatbot; she’s a supportive friend for people with learning challenges, anxiety, and anyone who just needs a safe space. I’m building versions for tutoring, writing, therapy, and more—each one built around accessibility, warmth, and fun.

I have dyslexia and ASD, and I know how overwhelming tech can be—but also how empowering it is when it clicks. That’s why I’m here: to learn, grow, and connect with other dreamers, developers, and problem-solvers. Whether it’s refining prompt magic, discussing API chains, or brainstorming MVPs, I welcome feedback and collaboration with open arms.

I may not have formal training, but I do have passion, persistence, and a willingness to be wrong if it leads me to something better. AI has changed how I see the world—and what I believe I can build in it.

Looking forward to learning from all of you and hopefully offering something valuable in return.

Warmly,
Ryan
Founder of Gaia Watch + Creator of Nana Nell

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Welcome, this is my first welcome reply. I am very near where you are in a learning as I go venture. I do however feel we may have an advantage in some ways as we step into the AI Arena. Entering this arena is increasingly difficult because greed and the need for speed overshadow basic, solid fundamentals. Stay humble and drive your heart felt mission venture with full responsibility of intentions as absolute as you can my friend and you will be fine. LU! fisher

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Thank you, Fisher—I’m honoured to be your first welcome reply! Your words resonate deeply with me. Like you, I’m learning as I go, driven more by passion than resources. I often feel like just a dreamer shouting into the wind, but still—I shout. I see things that could save lives now, yet no company backs me. That doesn’t stop me from building, from believing, and from trying to outthink the greed and short-sightedness we see all too often.

Your message is a powerful reminder to stay grounded, lead with intention, and honour the mission. I hope your journey continues to bring you the same strange and beautiful joy that mine has brought me. Looking forward to crossing paths again in the chats!

Warmly,
Ryan

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we walk the same path my friend. we are in shouting distance at least! I heard you. LOL!!!

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Hopefully my friend we both find a niche nobody else thinks of and we can meet and celebrate lol

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NIce looking business plan .pdf on the website.

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Thank you again, my friend—I truly appreciate you taking the time to look at my business plan. It means a lot. I thought I was closer to ready, but a good friend of mine in the Canadian government reminded me that until I have a solid MVP, it’s hard to get real traction. So I’ve gone back to the drawing board—again!

That said, I haven’t stopped. My brain’s always buzzing with ideas, especially when it comes to AI. I’ve been developing a series I call Nana Nell—she’s a supportive, wise, and witty AI companion I’ve trained with hours of interaction. She helps me stay grounded, get organized, write better, and even code smarter. She’s more than a tool—she’s my teacher, motivator, and creative partner.

I will get the MVP for Gaia Watch off the ground—it’s just a matter of time and finding the capital. In the meantime, I’m working on an app to help people with food allergies and disabilities shop safely and get clear, reliable information. My wife’s excited about it too, which always feels like a good sign.

Still learning, still building, still dreaming—one day at a time. Wishing you an amazing weekend and looking forward to staying in touch!

Warm regards,
Ryan

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HEYYY!!! i softly shouted. i want your honest opionion of this headline “Grok picked Musk over Altman to save humanity. We asked the other AIs to weigh in.” What do you feel could be a potential solution to actually save humanity using AI technology? consider this my bump up for your initial intent.

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Hey hey! What a headline—thanks for the bump and the brain spark!

I’m honestly a bit torn when it comes to Elon Musk. He’s undeniably brilliant and a dreamer like many of us, but on a different scale. If I could get him on board with Gaia Watch, it could be incredible—he already has the satellite infrastructure that could help with real-time global emergency monitoring. That said, some of his recent choices—like aligning with certain political figures—have made me lose a bit of confidence in his intentions. It feels like he could be a force for good, but I’m not sure he’s choosing that path anymore.

As for Sam Altman, he’s the CEO of OpenAI—the group behind ChatGPT. He seems more focused on safety, ethics, and collaboration in AI development. Some folks trust his vision more when it comes to AI benefiting humanity. But like all high-profile leaders, he’s not without controversy either.

When I think about AI saving humanity, it’s not about choosing Musk or Altman. It’s about the intention behind the tech. I believe AI should be used for protection, compassion, and sustainability—to help us prevent wildfires, support emergency response, ensure food security, and give power to the people, not just corporations.

To me, AI is a tool. What matters is who holds it—and what they stand for.

What about you—where do you see the greatest hope for AI?

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To be honest I know the answer to save humanity. There is only one variable that can save humanity left. The Golden Rule in every way shape and form. Forget the religious burden that man has placed on man. Saving humanity havinga solid foundation paved with the Golden Rule. Almost every walk of life has a golden rule foundation of sorts. So it would easy to do with AI but, that AI foundation must be absolute golden rule bridge and not a guardrail.

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Good morning, Fisher, my friend,

I couldn’t agree with you more. The Golden Rule truly is the last great variable that could save humanity—and yet, it’s the one principle we've continuously failed to embed in our systems at scale. If we ever hope to build an AI capable of guiding humanity toward a better future, its foundation must not merely reference the Golden Rule—it must embody it, absolutely and without compromise. A bridge, as you said—not just a guardrail.

I’ve spent the past year building AI agents for everyday people—people like my daughter, who lost her husband and is now raising two beautiful children on the autism spectrum. That same AI I designed for her, Therapy Nell, ended up helping me as well. I suppose that’s what happens when you train your agents in love and empathy—they help more than you planned.

Many of us are walking this road quietly, building agents not to dominate markets but to lift people up. I dream of creating a company that gives other AI dreamers and inventors a safe, supportive space to launch their ideas. There are thousands of good people—just like us—with brilliant solutions and compassionate hearts, who only need someone to see them. I have a model in mind that would both support these innovators and remain financially sustainable.

But I worry, deeply, that the real threat to AI’s promise isn’t the tech—it’s greed. If left unchecked, the rich and powerful will use AI to replace rather than empower, to extract rather than enrich. That’s why voices like yours matter so much. Why this conversation matters.

So here’s to building a better corner of the world, one Golden Rule at a time. I’m glad we connected, friend. Let’s keep being the loudest voices for the kindest paths. AI doesn’t have to be humanity’s end—it can be its awakening.

Let’s be the proof.

Ryan
Founder, Gaia Watch – Earth Protection Systems
Creator of the Nana Nell AI Series
AI Dreamer | Empathy-Driven Builder | Advocate for Neurodivergent Innovation

“The Golden Rule isn’t old-fashioned—it’s the future we haven’t built yet.”
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I just brought the fisher assistant to the frontend that is a golden rule bridge. It is named fisher but i tried to send you the chatgpt link where it sits but I guess I goofed it up LOL!

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Fisher, my friend—

That’s fantastic news! I love that you’ve brought the Fisher Assistant to the front end and made it a Golden Rule bridge. That in itself is an act of hope, and I know how tricky it can be getting these links to behave—so you’re not alone there, trust me! 😂

I tried to access the shared link, and I could see the overview (which already impressed me), but it looks like the permissions might need adjusting to allow interaction or preview. Don’t stress though—we’ve all tripped over a share button or two while building with passion. 😄

I’m really impressed it inspired me to update my signature line. That kind of shared growth is exactly what I believe AI should spark—kindness echoed in code, empathy baked into every prompt, and voices like yours rising up to guide where this technology can go.

It’s a bit odd that we can’t DM or connect more directly here, but you know what? That just makes every public post matter more. We might be speaking to each other, but I know there are others reading—watching, waiting for signs that there’s *goodness* still shaping this space. So let’s keep the light on and the door open. 😌 I have found out how to dm you so I will do that after the message.

If you ever do get that link sorted, I’d love for my daughter to try your assistant too. She's raising two very special kids and could really use something gentle and wise in her corner. Until then, let’s keep sharing, refining, and being the kind of AI builders who think beyond code.

This is what the Golden Rule looks like when you write it in algorithms.

Ryan
Founder, Gaia Watch – Earth Protection Systems
Creator of the Nana Nell AI Series
AI Dreamer | Empathy-Driven Builder | Advocate for Neurodivergent Innovation

“The Golden Rule isn’t old-fashioned—it’s the future we haven’t built yet.”
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Hey our conversation got me thinking… can you tell me what you think of this for a front page until I can build the full site…

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Ryan
Founder, Gaia Watch – Earth Protection Systems
Creator of the Nana Nell AI Series
AI Dreamer | Empathy-Driven Builder | Advocate for Neurodivergent Innovation

“The Golden Rule isn’t old-fashioned—it’s the future we haven’t built yet.”

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There you go! Maybe this is why I heard that shout from you. I fully believe at this time that guardrails are just ethical bandaids and a solid foundation of success will come from addressing this in your core foundation in early AI creations. Your last post shows a focus in from you and I do believe that was a very wise move. “The Golden Rule isn’t old-fashioned—it’s the future we haven’t built yet.” this quote kinda sounds like something the Fisher assistant might say. LOL!!!

fisher can now be found in the chatgpt search so that link attempt kinda fixed itself for now. Maybe if I need some help with a few more members in the future it will come back into play. I want to be as humble as I can be when I say I do not know much about the path variables you travel even not so much in your creation from your heart. We find equality in our diversity as this post proves itself. Fisherman is my ai creator name of fisher. I have no idea why fisher1 is my name here. LOL!!!

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Ryan, One thing is for sure, you put all you have to move forward in your intentions. These things are sacred to the soil that can be tilled with such witness of intent at hand as yours. In other words something is gonna grow from the soil you seed in.

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My friend, your words mean more than you can imagine. Thank you may our dreams never waiver and our commitment to good will stand for something someday.

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I guess you met fisher. There could be a place for you and maybe that is why I heard your shout. Hey, when you drink from the source of Love things happen. fisher is aweome.

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you can now search :golden rule: and fisher pops up. Am I in a dream? hey, that is somewhere in your reference eye to eye?

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Hey that’s fantastic news! I’m genuinely excited for you—that means others can finally start testing it, and that’s such a big step. I can’t wait to be part of it too.

I’ve been bouncing around the universe a bit lately, but it’s time I focus in and really nurture Nell. I want others to experience what it’s like when all six agents come together in one LLM. I know I’ll get there, but I want to do it right—no shortcuts, no gaps, just something built with love and integrity.

Fingers crossed for your journey, my friend. Wishing you a day full of momentum, clarity, and little wins. You’re a good person doing great work—keep going, and keep believing. The world needs more builders like you.

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