Essays

Thoughts on AI, technology, startups, and the future of human-computer interaction.

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12 min read5,420

The Agentic Future: Why AI Agents Will Replace Traditional Software

Traditional software is command-based and reactive. AI agents are goal-oriented and proactive. This fundamental shift will redefine how we interact with computers.

AIFutureSoftware
15 min read8,900

The Attention Economy is Dead. Long Live the Intention Economy

We've been optimizing for the wrong metrics. The future belongs to platforms that respect user intention rather than exploit user attention.

EconomicsProductFuture
9 min read7,800

First Principles Thinking: A Practical Guide

Everyone talks about first principles thinking. Few actually practice it. Here's a framework that actually works.

ThinkingPhilosophyMethods

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8 min read

Building in Public: Lessons from Failed Startups

Failure is the best teacher, but only if you're willing to learn. Here's what I learned from building and failing with three different startups.

3,200
10 min read

Why Every Company Needs an AI Strategy (Not Just AI Tools)

Buying ChatGPT licenses isn't an AI strategy. Here's how to think systematically about AI transformation in your organization.

4,100
7 min read

The Myth of the 10x Engineer

The best engineers aren't 10x better at coding. They're 10x better at avoiding code that shouldn't exist in the first place.

6,700
14 min read

Web3's Identity Crisis: Speculation vs. Innovation

The crypto industry is stuck between being a casino and being the future of finance. Here's how we move forward.

5,200
11 min read

The Coming Wave of AI-Native Applications

We're not just adding AI to existing apps. We're rebuilding everything from scratch with AI at the core.

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