One Year of Generative AI

A year since OpenAI launched ChatGPT, some observations include: generative AI does not reduce busyness despite making tasks more efficient, because saved time becomes filled with additional tasks. Mental exertion for planning and ideation remains the same, even when the rate of production increases. Generative AI has highlighted the insignificance of certain work tasks. Moreover, the ‘uncanny valley’ effect is noticeable in AI-generated content. While jobs are adapting AI as a supportive tool, the impact of generative AI is neither as drastic as mass unemployment, nor as inconsequential, barring unreal expectations.

Distractions I try to limit

Some days, I glide through my tasks and make strides toward my goals, but on other days, everything feels like an uphill battle. Upon reflection, I’ve noticed that distractions play a significant role in this fluctuation. While not inherently harmful, these distractions share a common trait: they offer minimal mental nourishment while being highly addictive, […]

Fighting Workplace Malaise and Cynicism

It’s easy to fall into patterns of disengagement and pessimism at work. The bureaucracy, politics, and repetitive nature of many jobs can wear us down over time. But there are ways we can actively combat this malaise: The antidote to malaise is engagement. By being proactive, improving systematically, and using time wisely, we can reclaim […]

The Circumlocution Conference

Ever been in one of those work meetings where the ratio of words said to actual information relayed was high?

Sometimes Good Enough is Good Enough

We often idolize people who “give 110%” in everything they do, but the reality is that “good enough” delivered consistently beats seeking perfection and excellence in everything.

Time is money?

In this blog post, I explore the concept of “time is money.” What is the real value of time, the hidden cost of lifestyle inflation, the value of non-working hours, and the tradeoff between skills and self-sufficiency. I also delve into the potential cost of DIY disasters, the opportunity cost of spending money on outsourcing tasks, and the paradox of spending more time and money in an attempt to save time.