Writing

Notes on research, AI systems, and the craft of finding things out.

2026

  1. The Astro Teller post

    Astro Teller says "most of why we waste time at work is fear."

  2. Staring at Saint Jerome: Two paintings about obsession

    Two paintings about obsession, and the labor inside them.

  3. If you can't delegate to people, you can't delegate to AI either

    Most people using AI at work are delegating projects they couldn't delegate to a person, then getting frustrated when the computer can't read their mind.

  4. Everyone teaches you how to do your campaign job. Nobody teaches you how to hire for it.

    When I got my first shot at running a research department, I was terrified I was going to screw it up.