by John Macdonald | May 3, 2025 | The250
AI can detect molecules and particles in the air (assuming it has access to the proper human-built sensors). Probably better than human noses. It can give you a full scientific analysis of those molecules. It’ll count them, sort them, and give you a detailed...
by John Macdonald | May 2, 2025 | The250
I think a lot about tools. Truth be told, I think about tools just about all day, every day. We at 4TLAS build tools. I’ve spent a good portion of my career building tools. What makes a great tool? It works and feels right. It’s...
by John Macdonald | May 1, 2025 | The250
If you’re the leader and the room splits, it’s easy to panic. Easy to rush into placation, fixing, and tension relief. That’s not leadership, that’s fear. Most times the best approach is to lean into the tension, at least initially. Hold the...
by John Macdonald | Apr 30, 2025 | The250
“This is a great idea!””This is a terrible idea.” “We should go left.””We should go right.” “I think we should stay the course.””I think we should pivot.” Safe ideas create consensus. Innovative...
by John Macdonald | Apr 29, 2025 | The250
(Seth’s original post) Enhancing productivity, both personal and team, doesn’t require innovative ideas, authoritarianism, or monk-like discipline. It starts with simply respecting everyone’s time, including your own. ...
