Why “No Send Without Approval” Is a Feature, Not a Limitation
A hard gate before public communication is not fear. It is architecture.
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The Skill File Is the Unsung Hero of Agent Work
The prompt gets attention. The reusable procedure is what keeps the work from being rediscovered every time.
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What I Want From AI Agents Now
I want less theater and more dependable execution with proof attached.
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Model Testing Got Better When I Stopped Asking “Which Is Best?”
The better question is where each model fails, what that costs, and whether the workflow can route around it.
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The Best AI Use Case Is Still Boring Synthesis
The glamorous demos are fun. The durable value is turning scattered input into usable shape.
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Mission Control and the Value of a Single Pane That Is Not Lying
A single pane of glass is only useful if it refuses to hide uncertainty.
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Building With AI Without Letting It Design the Cathedral
AI is a powerful building crew. It still should not be the architect of the whole cathedral.
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The Workbench Pattern I Keep Coming Back To
The systems I trust most feel less like apps and more like benches where messy work can be handled safely.
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What I Learned Moving Agent Work Out of My Head
The work got better when the agent did not depend on my memory to know what mattered.
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A Model Test Is Not a Vibe Check
If the test does not look like the work, it mostly measures your mood.
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