Practical notes on building and operating AI.

You don’t need another AI buzzword. You need a useful mental model, an example, and something to try.

AI fundamentals4 min read

What is an agent, actually?

Skip the definitions debate. An agent is software given judgement and authority. The second gift is the one to watch.

The operator’s framework5 min read

The question I ask in every quarterly business review works word-for-word on AI output. Most demos fail it.

Building with AI5 min read

Every AI demo you’ve seen worked. Here’s why that is the least informative fact in the building.

AI fundamentals5 min read

Bigger context windows look like bigger memory. They are closer to a tired reader’s attention span.

AI fundamentals5 min read

The same task and same shaped answer can produce radically different bills. The maths takes five minutes.

The operator’s framework6 min read

Six questions from a security framework, translated for anyone who has ever owned a process.

The operator’s framework5 min read

Ten questions about evidence, authority and ownership. The thinking behind the Agent-Ready Audit.

AI fundamentals4 min read

A practical way to think about what goes into an AI request, what comes out, and what you pay for.

Building with AI4 min read

More capable is not always more useful. Define a good answer before shopping for a bigger model.

Agentic AI4 min read

A simple way to separate suggesting, preparing and taking an action in the real world.

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