Shifting Gears and Fresh Compiles: The Mechanics of Flow in the Age of AI

In this journal entry, I bridge the psychological science of focus with the practical mechanics of AI collaboration. I reflect on the challenge of shifting gears between client deliverables and deep systems design, exploring how Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's flow research and Pixar's *Soul* illuminate the balance between deep engagement and structural boundaries. Translating these insights into…