I Was the Gatekeeper
A former tech gatekeeper confronts how AI is democratizing access to once-exclusive skills, revealing uncomfortable truths about gatekeeping, prestige, and what happens when expertise stops being scarce.
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Scribes, Looms, and Compilers: We've Been Here Before
History shows us that automation doesn't eliminate jobs—it collapses costs, explodes demand, and forces skilled workers to evolve. Scribes didn't disappear after the printing press; they became editors and publishers.
Your Agent Didn't Get Smarter. Your Workshop Did
Notes from a working developer on why some people's AI agents outperform everyone else's — and how to become one of them.
AI Didn't Replace Anything. It Repriced Everything
Where AI assists, where it co-works — and why the build-versus-buy line in a 10–50 person software company has moved much further than anyone's spreadsheet has.
AI: Your Escape from Corporate Tech
Escape corporate tech! AI empowers you to break free & build your dream of helping small businesses thrive.
From Manual Code to AI Team Lead
Unlock AI's full potential! Discover how one developer went from manual coding to managing an AI team, revolutionizing app development.
AI-Assisted Security Report Generation
Facing a surprise security report request after 4 years? Learn how AI helped a developer navigate the process, from scans to client-ready documentation.
AI-Assisted Programming with Claude Code: Getting Started
Discover how to use Claude Code for serious development work—and why quality AI-assisted programming requires investment, realistic expectations, and strategic planning.