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26 February 2026 · leadership · technology · work

Junior engineers didn't become profitable overnight. The work did.

We’ve been celebrating that AI made junior engineers profitable. That’s not what happened. AI made it economically viable to give them access to work that actually builds judgment, work we always knew

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24 February 2026 · technology · leadership · work

The bottleneck moved

The constraint in knowledge work used to be execution. Now it’s specification. Most organizations haven’t noticed.

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22 February 2026 · higher-education · leadership · technology

Universities missed the window to own AI literacy

In 2023 the question of who would own AI literacy was wide open. Universities spent two years forming committees while everyone else claimed the territory. Then a federal agency published the guidance higher education should have written.

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3 February 2026 · technology · history · writing

We always panic about new tools (and we’re always wrong)

Every time a new tool emerges for making or manipulating symbols, we panic. The pattern is so consistent it’s almost embarrassing. Here’s what happened each time.

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16 December 2025 · business · technology

Reaction: Boredom is the new burnout, and it’’s quietly killing motivation at work

Boredom masks deeper issues in the workplace. Discover how redesigning roles can revive motivation and combat burnout effectively.

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13 December 2025 · artificial-intelligence · technology

Influence in the AI era: Why human skills still matter

Discover why empathy and leadership are essential in the AI era, enhancing jobs and ensuring a human-centered future in a tech-driven world.

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13 December 2025 · business · technology

Is automation the key to organizational resilience?

Discover how automation enhances organizational resilience while emphasizing the vital role of human creativity in driving true innovation.

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7 December 2025 · business · technology

The one-person company advantage: Why coordination overhead is the new competitive liability

Unlock the power of one-person operations as they outpace traditional teams by leveraging AI, minimizing coordination costs, and enhancing decision speed.

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6 December 2025 · technology

From 11ty to Hugo: Simplifying my blog stack

Simplify your blogging experience by migrating from 11ty to Hugo. Discover the benefits of faster builds and reduced dependencies for your site.

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1 December 2025 · business · technology

When your brilliant idea meets organizational reality: A survival guide

Transform your brilliant tech ideas into reality by navigating organizational challenges and overcoming hidden resistance with this essential survival guide.

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