I showed up with no makeup, a t-shirt, jeans, and a smile. Hair pulled back, ready to get down to Osunlade. Because if you know, you know.
But here’s where it gets interesting: I had my first drink surrounded by two astronauts.
One of them? A powerhouse on my team at Advanced SpaceLife Research Institute, someone I wasn’t even supposed to see because her schedule was packed to the minute. The other? The most compact, joyful Japanese space friend you could imagine. But also someone who looked like he could knock your face to the floor if you got in his way.
And yet, here we all were at RasaSpace in Raffles, vibing at my birthday party with Axiom Space in the mix like it was just another Tuesday.
The problem with phones and why I got in trouble
Now, here’s the thing. I tried to take a quick pic, just one. Just to prove this moment actually happened. And guess what? I got in trouble for it.
Sorry Lil.
Because even in 2025, we’re still in this weird place where capturing a moment pulls you out of it. One second, I’m fully immersed in the music, the conversation, the weight of space exploration colliding with nightlife, and the next? I’m staring at a screen, fumbling to turn off the dang flash. This could have been ignored and something that I could’ve just lived.
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That’s where AI wearables come in.
No phones, no distractions. Just living the moment
The next era of tech isn’t about replacing experiences with digital content. It’s about getting the tech out of the way so you can actually be present.
Imagine this:
- You’re dancing, running, or deep in conversation with a literal astronaut.
- Your AI glasses are capturing the best moments without you even thinking about it.
- No phone to pull you out. No need to break the flow.
It’s not just about documenting your life. It’s about enhancing it without interruption.
This is why we’re building AI-powered wearables that let you experience life hands-free while still keeping the memories. Because honestly? The best moments happen when you’re not trying to frame them for social media.
Not trying to be cooler than everyone.
Or more important.
And if Axiom Space, a Japanese space warrior, and an underground house set at RasaSpace aren’t proof that the future is about living, not recording.
I don’t know what is.
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