Coffee Hours

Fast topics.
Slow thoughts.

The questions I keep coming back to, sorted by topic. No expertise required. Just curiosity, and maybe a cup of freshly brewed coffee. The reading is quick. What stays with you isn't.

AI & Technology

My first AI relationship

In 2019 I spent three months with PEACH, a digital personality coach. What I learned about structure, presence, and the question I couldn't ask out loud.

AI & Technology

The skills of Captain Future

Using Claude Code to finally build the website I'd imagined for years. What that means for skill, agency, and what counts as building something yourself.

AI & Technology

History repeating?

Are we chasing the same dream for 200 years? What the railroad, longevity startups, and Nvidia have in common.

AI & Technology

The effortless illusion

We reach for AI because it eliminates struggle. But struggle is how we build competence. Which ones can we afford to skip?

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AI & Technology

Beyond the AI prophecy

While billions follow the AGI prophecy, recent studies show humans outperform AI at problem-solving. A case for curious questioning.

Learning in Tech

How to grow without burning out

The tech industry never stops. What does meaningful learning look like when 'keeping up' feels impossible?

Learning in Tech

Building skills intentionally

In a world of infinite tutorials and courses, how do we choose what to actually learn, and make it stick?

Thoughtful Living

Living with infinite distractions

Technology offers infinite possibilities and infinite distractions. How do we make conscious choices instead of just reacting?

Thoughtful Living

The value of slow thinking

Every algorithm rewards the quick take. But the most valuable thinking is often the kind that takes time, and can't be rushed.

Sunday morning,
new perspective.

If you've ever noticed that the way we talk about AI already decides how we think about it, this is for you.

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