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.
Author: Rob Thompson
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