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Some Simple Economics of AGI — Structured Notes

Measurability is the new fault line. Structured notes from Catalini, Hui, and Wu on how verification — not intelligence — becomes the binding constraint in the agentic economy.

Nobody Has It Figured Out — Notes from Martin Fowler's Fragments

Key ideas from the Thoughtworks retreat on AI-assisted development: TDD as prompt engineering, the supervisory middle loop, and why writing code was never the bottleneck

The AI Wave — Notes & Observations

Collected notes from VC podcasts and industry conversations on the AI investment landscape, LLM economics, vertical applications, and where things are headed

The Vertical Software Reckoning

LLMs are dismantling the moats that made vertical software defensible. The ten moats, which ones hold, and what replaces what falls.

Texas-Style Brisket — When You Only Have an Electric Smoker

The science of collagen breakdown, bark formation, and smoke chemistry — plus a step-by-step cook process for an electric smoker with oven finish

Emotional Intelligence & Self-Mastery

Signals. Thoughts. Habits. Choices. Emotions are data, not directives. A visual exploration of emotional intelligence, presence, and the habits that shape who you become.

Michael Levin on Lex Fridman - Distilled

Summary and key insights from Michael Levin's conversation with Lex Fridman on biology, cognition, bioelectricity, and the nature of intelligence

Behavioral Interview Knowledge & Advice

Complete guide to behavioral interviews for engineers - frameworks, preparation strategies, and examples using the CARL method

Epic Tennis Matches

Three legendary tennis matches spanning two decades - from Federer vs Nadal at Wimbledon 2008 to the next generation clash at Roland-Garros 2025

Talk Summary and Notes - Software in the Era of AI

Andrej Karpathy's insights on the three paradigms of software development