by John Macdonald | May 14, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
I’ve seen the T-Shirts. As someone who likes to lift heavy and run far, it resonates. But also, in my current life state, I’m starting to think, “Should I? Is that still a goal?” Maybe it should be “Lift appropriately. Run for a while.” I’m wondering what the... by John Macdonald | May 13, 2026 | AI, Human, Leadership, Technology, The250
I don’t even know who these LLMs are anymore. They’re strangers to me. The latest versions seem to have regressed from their previous models. Now I’m just getting frustrated. [does some research…] Aha! They’ve changed. They’ve grown. Their experiences are piling up in... by John Macdonald | May 12, 2026 | AI, Human, Leadership, Technology, The250
I’ve come into contact with two types of people angry about AI: Those worried that AI is taking jobs Those worried that AI will ruin the planet I’ve already talked quite a bit about the first one. It’s true. AI is affecting the job market. No doubt. Just like other... by John Macdonald | May 11, 2026 | AI, Human, Technology, The250
For an engineer, a toggle switch offers great utility and satisfaction. On or off, with a satisfying mechanical tension and audible “klunk” when switching between. You can quickly glance at the switch and easily see its state. To move to the other state, flip the... by John Macdonald | May 10, 2026 | AI, Technology, The250
The buzz-phrase about AI is that it’s a “force multiplier.” Ok, what does that really mean? What are people trying to say? I think (and this is just a guess) they’re trying to say that AI helps you and your organization be more productive and effective. If that’s what... by John Macdonald | May 9, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
What would it look like if you could change it? Your work. Your team. Your marriage. Your health. Your life. Inertia has power. Stuck is a powerful feeling. But let’s not confuse feeling stuck with being stuck. What would it look like if you could change it? Do one...