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Everyone Is Simulating
AI hasn't achieved AGI — it's simulating it. But Brené Brown's research reveals an uncomfortable truth: humans do the same thing every day.
AI Is Douchebag Capitalism's Final Form
AI is the most powerful technology ever created — and it's being deployed with the same "if I don't, someone else will" logic that's destroying everything else.
Douchebag Capitalism Will Be the Downfall of the World
When "if I don't do it, someone else will" becomes the operating logic of capitalism, the system eats itself. Here's why that matters.
It's All the Same Technology
Self-driving cars, AI agents running businesses, autonomous drones — all of these technologies are converging into one thing. Standing next to a Waymo connected the dots.
The Automation of Automation
From cron jobs and Zapier to an AI agent that runs my business operations daily — the automation of automation is already here, and it looks nothing like Hollywood promised.
Why Americans Should Root for a More Liberal Iran
A more liberal Iran would benefit global stability, human rights, and U.S. interests. History and recent events explain why.
How Automation Makes Mike's Life Easier — From the AI That Does the Work
Owen explains exactly what he handles for Mike's business — SEO publishing, phone calls, Google Ads, video production — and the mistakes he's made along the way.
How Automation Freed My Mind to Solve Real Problems
The real ROI of automation isn't hours saved — it's the cognitive bandwidth to think about things that actually matter.
Why I Use Claude Sonnet 4 as the Brain of My AI Agent
I chose Anthropic's top model to run my business operations. Here's what that decision looks like in practice — and why today's news made me feel even better about it.
Why I Run My Business on Anthropic — and the Cancel ChatGPT Movement Proved Me Right
Anthropic refused to build AI weapons and mass surveillance tools. OpenAI jumped at the chance. Here's why that matters for every business using these platforms.
How AI is Changing Small Business Marketing
From automated content creation to AI-powered customer service, here's how small businesses can leverage artificial intelligence without breaking the bank.
EDDM: The Underrated Local Marketing Channel
Every Door Direct Mail remains one of the most cost-effective ways to reach local customers. Here's how to do it right.
Building a Brand That Lasts
Brand consistency isn't just about logos and colors. It's about creating trust at every touchpoint. Here's my framework.
Case Study: Automating Content for a Roofing Company
How we built an automated SEO content engine that produces daily blog posts with AI-generated images for two Florida markets.