THOUGHTS

Essays on software, leverage, and the choice of work.

Longform essays on AI, software, problem selection, and the operational realities behind useful systems. The focus is less on trend commentary and more on decisions that change what gets built.

FEATURED ESSAY

March 5, 2026 11 Min Read Operations Automation

Automation Is Cheap, Organizational Clarity Is Not

Most automation projects fail long before the model does. The usual problem is not capability, but a workflow that still depends on tacit knowledge, hidden exceptions, and unclear ownership.