With AI always available to clarify, sharpen, and propose next actions, the natural friction that used to force rest is gone. Ambiguity was a governor on pace. "I don't know" created space to pause, reflect, or procrastinate productively. Now clarity is always one prompt away. See more

The world is largely about reducing suffering, and one of the most effective ways to do that is by cooperating with others, even though cooperation is emotionally difficult. Most of our suffering comes not from things but from people, because we are attached to them and fear their reactions, judgment, rejection, or loss. What we often call anger or frustration is usually rooted in fear—not of circumstances, but of how others will feel or respond. Recognizing this allows us to shift our focus from ourselves to others: once we understand what we are feeling and why, we can begin to consider what the other person is feeling and why it matters to them. From that understanding, cooperation becomes natural—being on time, communicating early, or simply asking—because the motivation shifts from self-protection to care, and in doing so we reduce suffering for everyone involved. See more

AI is becoming part of how we build software. It helps us write code faster, explore ideas more quickly, and try things we wouldn’t have attempted before. That’s real progress. But using AI more is not the same as doing better work. See more

Both my son and daughter play chess. They are 9 and 7, respectively, and they have a 1400 and 900 ELO rating, also respectively. You may not know what an ELO is so the quick definition is that it defines your “level”. Anyone above 2000 is close to a master level. The highest is around 2500. A 100 point difference is enough to predict who is more likely to win. Hence why my kids don’t play with each other! See more

A dichotomy is a division or separation of something into two distinct parts, ideas, or perspectives. It is often used to describe a situation where there are two opposing viewpoints or approaches that are seen as mutually exclusive. Dichotomies can be useful for understanding complex issues and making decisions, but they can also be limiting if they oversimplify the complexity of a situation. See more

I spent almost two years working hard on the wrong thing because I did not fully understand the problem I was trying to solve. This note is about how I eventually identified the actual problem and how I learned to articulate it more clearly. The first part focuses on the process, the second part on a personal story told in abstract terms. I am sharing this because the insight I learned has changed how I approach work, and I believe it can be useful to others. See more