About Josh Waller
building the DocDecoder browser extension
Hi! 👋 My name's Josh.
I'm the sole founder of DocDecoder.
I had the idea for this project earlier in 2023. It seemed like an obvious use-case for GPT, and I was shocked that it didn't already exist.
Around August, I started watching black mirror (the TV series), and there's one episode called 'Joan is Awful'. The premise of the episode is a woman who signs up for Netflix, accepts the terms of use, and goes about her life. When she gets home from work, she notices a new show on Netflix called 'Joan is Awful'. Long story short, Netflix's terms of use included a clause permitting them to digitally clone the user, and use their 'likeness' in one of their shows.
I remember finishing the episode with a huuuge drive to start the project because it really clicked how big the issue is - so big, that black mirror made an episode about it.
It effects everyone, everywhere, and we're all helplessly aware of it.
I really believe in this project - if you do too, please consider a donation. I am committed to improving it and keeping it free for you all. 💙
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