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Hand-picked posts that capture how I think about technology, AI, and the decisions that matter.
Your Technology Roadmap Is Already Wrong
Your 18-month technology roadmap assumes certainty that doesn't exist. Plan for capabilities instead of tools, and build plans that survive reality.
Read post →The Expertise Inversion Problem
AI tools help junior employees produce senior-looking work. The gap between looking capable and being capable is where organizations get hurt.
Read post →The AI Coding Paradox
AI coding tools feel like they're working, but the data says otherwise. The best engineers aren't coding faster — they're asking better questions.
Read post →The Danger of "Everyone Knows"
Cloud migrations, CDO hiring sprees, and AI pilots all followed the same pattern: unanimous agreement, then expensive reversals. Consensus is a warning sign.
Read post →Competent or Just Confident?
95% of enterprise AI tools never reach production. A polished sales demo doesn't mean competent delivery — here's how to evaluate AI vendors.
Read post →Nobody's There
An automated lighthouse on the Oregon coast taught me something about automation, human judgment, and the work that still matters most.
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