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Does It Work?

Every post here answers that question — directly or indirectly.

Sometimes the answer is “yes — and here’s why.”
Sometimes it’s “no — and here’s what broke.”
And sometimes, it’s “not yet — but here’s how we fix it.”

This isn’t a highlight reel.
It’s an archive of systems, strategy, screw-ups, and the things we learn when we stop pretending it’s all fine. When we listen to the people trying to work with the systems, with the data, and with the workarounds.

Don’t say you weren’t warned.

Just Trying to Help – The AI Shutdown Scare

The AI Shutdown Scare That — Wasn’t. Why the OpenAI ‘refused shutdown’ story isn’t Skynet—and what it really tells us about AI safety, alignment, and the business risks of vibe-coded systems. 🧠 The Hype: “AI…

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Here Lies Average – Gutted for Parts.

A war cry for builders who are done pretending “good enough” is acceptable. This is what it means to design like your credibility depends on it—because it does.

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AI Is the Buzz

AI Is the Buzz. Strategy Is the Work. Every cycle has its headline tech. Right now, it’s AI. But here’s the part no one wants to say out loud: Most businesses aren’t ready for AI.…

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