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Time, Not Safety
Two of the most powerful people in computing published essays weeks apart asking the world to slow down or brace for impact. I read them as someone who was terrified of losing his job to AI, bet on himself, and landed on his feet. The bet bought time, not safety.
Hold It Loosely: What AI Is Teaching Me About Letting Go
After 30 years in software, I'd built my identity on the things I made. AI is teaching me to hold them loosely — to build, ship, and let go — because the half-life of cleverness has never been shorter.
My New Commute: From the Office to the Kitchen
After thirteen years of working from home, I discovered that the transition from work to family doesn't happen on its own. My commute is gone, but I found something better to take its place.