Learning Curve

New machines, old habits.

Jan 17, 2025

Why There’s No ‘Right’ Way to Use AI

Software has always had clear rules. AI forces you to write your own.

Aug 19, 2024

Why I Avoided AI—And How I Finally Embraced It

Using a new technology can be hard. Here's what you can do about it.

Dec 19, 2024

The Future of Work Is About Doing Better—Not Less

AI won’t eliminate human effort. It’ll redirect it.

Dec 3, 2024

AI Isn’t Your God—But It Might Be Your Intern

Make the most of AI by lowering your expectations

Sep 30, 2024

You’re Probably Using AI Wrong

The case for maximizing meaning, not efficiency

May 27, 2025

What the Em Dash Says About AI-assisted Writing—And Us

Good writing is about more than a punctuation mark

Nov 4, 2024

The Psychology of Viral Technologies

For more AI adoption, more intelligence isn’t the answer

Apr 14, 2025

A Science-based Guide to Thinking Creatively—With LLMs

Creativity isn’t magic. You can train it like a muscle, and AI can help.

Mar 7, 2025

How Knowledge Work Will Evolve in the AI Era

AI is transforming our thinking skills—not replacing them

Jan 31, 2025

The Problem With AI That’s Too Human

Why we need to break out of skeuomorphic patterns of thinking about AI

Mar 21, 2025

OpenAI Says Its LLM Can Write Creatively

Can a machine ever be truly creative?

May 5, 2025

Why o3 Is the Best Model Yet for Real-world Learning

I asked two OpenAI LLMs to help me get fit—one stood out.