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Productivity is up. But so is burnout. GenAI may be helping us move faster—but at what cognitive cost? What if productivity was the wrong prize? GenAI promised to save us time—and it’s delivering. But instead of getting space to breathe, we’re just taking on more. More meetings. More tabs. More mental strain. The result? A [ ]
Lately, I’ve been experimenting with creating my own custom GPTs—not for work, but for life. Nothing fancy. Just small tools I’ve trained to think a little more like me. One helps me write reviews. After I try something—a new ceiling fan, a backyard sprinkler, a toy my kid was excited about—I can quickly turn my [ ]
“There’s that word again heavy.”— Doc Brown It’s been on my mind lately. Things feel heavy right now. Not just for individuals, but for a lot of us. Some of that weight shows up in the people we work with. Caring for aging parents. Navigating loss. Juggling family needs. Trying to stay focused when the [ ]
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency: A Case Study in Enshitification Elon Musk loves to talk about inefficiency. He rails against “unelected bureaucrats,” mocks regulatory agencies, and champions his own brand of disruptive innovation. But here’s the twist: the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) does exist—just not in the way a government department [ ]
Recently, I did a trial of Showtime so I could re-watch Twin Peaks: The Return (which I highly recommend). Today, as I went to cancel my trial in Google s YouTubeTV portal, I was offered a menu of different add-on s. When YouTubeTV started in 2015, it was a mere $35/mo. Today, it goes for more than [ ]
At the very beginning of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Most Incredible Thing,” we encounter a contest—a gathering where every participant proclaims they are capable of accomplishing the most incredible feat imaginable. In Andersen’s world, this contest is not just a call to action but a mirror reflecting our own culture’s relentless drive to outdo itself. [ ]
In a world where Elon Musk s actions seem to create a whirlwind of unrest, it s easy to feel overwhelmed by the chaos. From his controversial decisions to his unpredictable tweets, Musk s influence is undeniable. However, amidst this turbulence, I ve found solace in focusing on what I can control. One of the most empowering actions I ve [ ]
In a world where fiction often serves as a cautionary mirror to reality, the dystopian universe of Silo and the modern political landscape reveal uncanny parallels. On one side, we have Bernard Holland, the Head of IT , a the character portrayed by Tim Robbins—a man who rises to command the very systems designed to protect [ ]
Recent current events have me thinking a lot about the enshitification of everything. The term was originally coined by author and blogger Cory Doctorow and describes the gradual decline in quality of online platforms and services as they prioritize profit over user experience. You may have read Seth Godin write about the race to the [ ]
Using some of the latest AI tools available, I created a podcast episode talking about my appointment to a new role at Google. I m almost convinced where do I apply?