Philosophy

I recently spent quite a bit of time with people outside the “tech bubble”. Some are software engineers who work in slower-moving banking environments. Others are completely outside the tech industry. The reactions to AI ranged widely. Some hate it, some are afraid of it, some don’t care, and others are excited about it. Unsurprisingly, no one I spoke to is a power user. It’s hard when you’re on X, always testing the latest and greatest tools. However, everyone called out that AI makes mistakes, hallucinates, and is unreliable in different ways. ...

Do you ever feel like you can hold two contradicting thoughts at the same time? In fact, I’m doing it right now. I think it’s a great skill, but simultaneously it can lead to overthinking. They say your greatest strength is your greatest weakness, so is everything a double-edged sword? I am a frugal person, and I know I’ll keep being frugal even when I’m a billionaire. At the same time, I try to live my life and make decisions as if money is no object. ...