Two frameworks, separated by 2,500 years and most of a world, organize the same problem the same way. One was built by a 5th-century-BCE wandering teacher trying to end suffering. The other by a 1970s Air Force colonel trying to win dogfights. They shouldn’t have anything to say to each other, you might think. But […]
Author: Rob Thompson
Will AI Reduce the Role of the Coder?
Jeven’s Paradox suggests not. I’m inclined to agree the rise of AI which gives rise to MORE software may ironically increase the need for programmers.
Why Personal Websites Are Replacing Social Media
I welcome this shift back. I’ve never abandoned my personal websites; I’ve always wanted to maintain platform independence to the degree it made sense. Source: https://substack.com/home/post/p-185973519
Underrated ways to change the world, vol. II
This is a REALLY good read. Source: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/underrated-ways-to-change-the-world-b64?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web
Mental Models for Decision Making
I’m a systems guy who thinks a lot in terms of mental models. These models help us Orient (capitalized intentionally) faster and achieve a deeper level of understanding. Here are 19 to help you inform your personal mental model(s). Source: https://www.theschoolofknowledge.net/p/19-thinking-tools-for-making-better-decisions
The AI Revolution Just Hit the Gas Pedal: Why February 2026 Changes Everything
Remember dismissing early COVID warnings in February 2020? We might be making the same mistake with AI right now. A seasoned AI industry insider reveals that we’ve crossed a threshold most people haven’t noticed: AI systems released in February 2026 aren’t just better tools—they’re fundamentally different entities that can work independently for hours, make judgment […]
Before the AI Bubble Bursts, This Bubble Will Wipe Out Millions First | by Adarsh Gupta | Write A Catalyst | Feb, 2026 | Medium
Change is here. Source: https://medium.com/write-a-catalyst/before-the-ai-bubble-bursts-this-bubble-will-wipe-out-millions-first-0854f7664aa2
Systems Drive Behavior but Don’t Absolve Responsibility
Systems drive behavior is one of my favorite systems oriented mental models. Dr. Martinek drives home a solid point: this does not absolve the system or group of responsibility for their actions. Source: https://substack.com/home/post/p-187260196?selection=22f4f368-23cd-41a5-be7b-d1ba4b7ff0a5
Personal Websites Making a Comeback?
Throughout the shifts, I’ve maintained my own. Good to see them making a possible comeback, though. Source: https://substack.com/home/post/p-185973519
AI as 10th Man
Slow AI writes here about how to stop AI from agreeing with everything. I do this through asking my avatars to be my 10th man. Source: https://substack.com/home/post/p-183759308