Real-world AI testing results from the lab. No theory, just experiments and honest outcomes.
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I run sales and live on calls all day, but I had no objective idea how good they were. So I built an AI coach that scores every call against a rubric. Seven weeks of real grades later, here's what it caught, what changed, and how to build your own.
lab-reports · 7 min read
Our $15k CRM renewal forced a question: keep paying for features we don’t use, or build exactly what we need? Meet Cheddar—our lean, in-house CRM and a $500 bet on where software is headed. Here’s what we learned.
lab-reports · 9 min read
When someone believes AI is jeopardizing the world, do you argue or listen? I chose to listen, & discovered surprising truths about AI's real impact. Dive into a journey of facts, tough conversations, & a deeper understanding of technology’s role.
brain-food · 10 min read
Worried AI might take your job? It’s not about the tech—it’s about your mindset. Discover why curiosity and adaptability are your greatest career assets in the age of AI. Read more!
lab-reports · 7 min read
Could a tech giant buy a university? The idea seems absurd—until you realize the pieces are falling into place. AI, financial fragility, and corporate partnerships are reshaping education. The first deal might happen sooner than you think. Read why.
brain-food · 9 min read
Whoever controls the OS layer controls the future. As AI assistants quietly battle for dominance, a behind-the-scenes race is shaping how we interact with tech—and who owns that power. Curious about the second, untold race? Read on.
brain-food · 7 min read
AI is reshaping universities, but the real revolution isn't in classrooms—it's behind the scenes. From financial aid to advising, AI is transforming operations. Curious how this is quietly redefining higher education? Click to uncover the untold story!
brain-food · 8 min read
AI companions are reshaping the engagement playbook—and it's eerily familiar. From personalized responses to infinite supply, the mechanics mirror social media's addictive design. But is this evolution a friend or foe for our kids? Dive in to find out!
brain-food · 8 min read
Discover the untold story of AI's real-world impact, from healthcare to finance, where regulations shape innovation. Why is the "unregulated middle" less interesting? Dive into the edge cases defining AI's future. Click to read more!
brain-food · 7 min read
Provenance is the next must-have skill in the age of AI, but almost no one is teaching it. Beyond detection and prompts, it's about accountability: where did content come from, and how do you verify it? Are you ready for the shift? Read more.
lab-reports · 7 min read
What happens when AI takes over the work we once defined ourselves by? Explore a thought-provoking vision of the future where humans become "content farmers," cultivating ideas to feed the algorithms shaping our world. Read on to dive deeper!
brain-food · 16 min read
AI is reshaping how we learn and work—but at what cost? From education to careers, the struggle that once built mastery is disappearing. Could the shortcuts be eroding our critical thinking? Find out how this shift is redefining the future.
brain-food · 7 min read
What if the lessons of the Industrial Revolution aren’t what we think they are? Dive into the untold story of "Engels' Pause," the redefinition of education, and why the AI revolution could rewrite our future—just like the past did. Read more.
lab-reports · 8 min read
What if the way we interact with AI is teaching us something ancient about creation itself? Speech, manifestation, and evaluation—an echo of a timeless pattern. Dive into this thought-provoking reflection on the power of words and the tools shaping our future.
brain-food · 6 min read
Worried AI might take your job? The truth is more nuanced: it's tasks, not jobs, that AI is targeting. Discover how this shift is reshaping work—and why it might just lead to new opportunities for you. Read on to see what the data really says!
brain-food · 7 min read
Is your business stuck in the "surface" layer of AI adoption? Discover the transformative power of moving to the core, where true innovation and competitive advantage live. Click to explore the onion model redefining AI strategies.
lab-reports · 8 min read
Can you spot the human voice in a sea of AI-generated text? Discover how subtle cues like specificity and emphasis reveal the truth—and why detection tools might be doing more harm than good. Read on to uncover the fascinating details!
lab-reports · 8 min read
A professor's grades went up. Not because students were learning more. Because nobody was turning in garbage anymore. The bell curve did not shift right. It collapsed.
lab-reports · 6 min read
Every institution hits the same four stages with AI: Deny, Police, Permit, Integrate. Most get stuck at Stage Two. The cost of staying there is higher than most leaders realize.
brain-food · 7 min read
When calculators hit classrooms in the 1970s, the fight lasted 14 years. AI is running the same playbook, faster. The question is which side of the curve you are on.
brain-food · 10 min read