Most productivity tools fail at the exact moment they’re needed most — when you’re deciding what to work on. They handle tasks fine. They’ll track deadlines, send reminders, organize projects into boards and lists and gantt charts. But ask them “should I take this project?” or “why does this feel off-track?” and you get silence. […]
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Web Summit 2024: Orchestration, Flow, and Dynamic Resource Allocation
So yeh. I attended Web Summit in Lisbon again in November 2024, returning to Europe’s largest tech conference. Core Thesis The conference surfaced a consistent pattern: value is shifting from production to orchestration. Whether it’s managing AI agents, allocating attention across workflows, or positioning platforms as trusted intermediaries—the winners will be those who coordinate, not […]
Who Do The Robots Work For?
I was honoured to give this talk at OSS Summit Amsterdam 2025; thanks to Automattic for the opportunity to represent the company. Tim Berners-Lee recently asked the defining question of our time: “Who Does AI Work For?” As AI systems move from our screens into our physical world—controlling our cars, homes, and cities—this question becomes […]
Intent-Driven Commerce: What E-commerce Can Learn from AI Agents and DeFi
So yeh. The future of digital interactions is moving from "how" to "what" – from specifying steps to declaring outcomes. ChatGPT Pulse proactively delivers personalized updates based on your chats, feedback, and connected apps, anticipating needs rather than waiting for commands. Similarly, Uniswap’s cross-chain intents allow users to specify the end-state of a crypto trade […]
Content for fun vs. content for purpose: designing for two distinct modes of consumption
My first post for the Automattic Design blog! From AI assistants to digital platforms, how can we design for rapid mode switching in real life? Reflections about utilitarian and experiential content and why understanding both matters. This was one of those posts that I just woke up with and needed to get out of my […]
A Dialogue with ChatGPT for Self-Discovery
Using ChatGPT as a tool for self-reflection and personal development. A structured approach to exploring core values, strengths, saboteurs, and crafting a personal mission statement through conversational AI.