Book Reviews
Superbloom
A belated look at Nicholas Carr's timely new book.
Tag: Communication
Thoughts on how we make things common—or, in reality, fail to do so.
Citizen Development
A Case Study in No-Code Failure
Tried-and-true organizational and human factors often cause new creations to falter.
AI
The AI Slop Paradox
Drivel is everywhere today, and the problem will only intensify. AI is both a cause and a solution.
AI
Maslow Revisited
Launching new AI features is all fine and dandy, but companies would do well to remember the basics.
Communication
The Year's Laziest Marketing Email
If you're going to engage with potential customers, offer something other than a transparent, pathetic reminder that you exist.
AI
AI as an English-to-English Translator
Claude helped me solve a longstanding problem.
Communication
Citation Sloths
Quoting a stat in a post or video? Great. Respect your audience by bringing your receipts.
AI
AI's Promethean Moment
As a 2023 tragedy manifsted, we're not remotely prepared for what's here, never mind what's coming.
AI
Lessons From My Accounting System's Sudden Crash
A case study in how not to run a software company and the current limitations of AI.
AI
What Every Software Vendor Should Learn From This Glorious Ghost Alert
Recent notifications from Google Gemini and Notion prove that they are generally a hot mess. There's hope, though: it's a fixable problem.
Communication
The Joy of Diversification and New Endeavors
I reflect on my decision to leave my teaching position and channel my inner Billy Beane.
AI
Why You Should Read Ghostwriters' Previous Books Before Hiring Them
Date before you get married.
Communication
Thank You for Spamming Me, Nobull
The company's incessant spam made me make a long-overdue change.
AI
Can AI Write in My Voice?
An experiment that conjures up images of teleported steak.
Announcements
Now Available: New Speaking Gig Task Database
I'm pleased to announce my fifth Notion product. Public speakers rejoice.
Communication
The Miscellaneous Mindset
A post on the benefits of not staying in your lane.
Communication
Notion and Slack for ... Relationship Management?
Spreadsheets and group chats no longer cut it. The gap between work and personal applications is shrinking.
AI
Does Writing a Book Resemble the Waterfall Method or Scrum? Yes.
A book is that rare breed of product that fuses two very different ways to build a mousetrap.