Posts by Chris Collett
Beyond “Give me ideas”
Essay 12 min read On Ideation · Models · Method BeyondGive Me Ideas How to master AI-powered brainstorming — by choosing your model the way a director chooses a co-writer. Essay Editorial Posted May 2026 Category Brainstorming YOU N=3 PERSONAS Explorer Partner Refiner Not all AI models behave the same way in a brainstorming session.…
Read MoreWhy Human Expertise is Irreplaceable in the AI Economy
Why Human Expertise is Irreplaceable in the AI Economy Think AI Will Take Your Job? The Data Reveals 5 Surprising Truths for Non-Coders. It’s impossible to ignore the widespread anxiety surrounding artificial intelligence and its impact on the future of work. Headlines about job displacement and automation fuel a narrative that positions AI as a…
Read MoreStop Anthropomorphizing AI and Own Your Results
Stop Anthropomorphizing AI and Own Your Results What two years of building with code assistants taught me—after the hype wore off. After two years of working with AI code assistants, I’ve stopped asking what they can do. That part’s obvious (and overrated). The real question is: What kind of developer do they turn you into?…
Read MoreWhat Is Living Documentation and Why Does It Matter for AI Coding?
What Is Living Documentation and Why Does It Matter for AI Coding? Living documentation continuously updates alongside your code, providing critical context for AI assistants. When maintained properly, it significantly improves the quality and accuracy of AI-generated suggestions, reduces errors, and accelerates development workflows. How Does Documentation Impact Your AI Code Assistant? Documentation serves as…
Read MoreAI Steps In as the New Content Gateway
AI Steps In as the New Content Gateway What does this mean for content marketers? The key lies in anticipating user questions and providing structured, easily extractable answers. If you find yourself asking ChatGPT questions that you used to just ‘Google’, you are not alone! Over the last couple of years, AI assistants like ChatGPT,…
Read MoreThe Power of Atomic Planning in Cursor
The Power of Atomic Planning in Cursor A practical guide to working smarter with Cursor as your project grows. Tell me if this sounds familiar: You’re blown away by your AI coding assistant at first, only to later find yourself yelling “why don’t you get it?” at the screen as your project grows. You are…
Read MoreEmpowered Autonomy in the Shadow of AI
My wife has recently discovered that she loves gardening. She draws her inspiration from the many gardening channels on YouTube, figuring out which bulbs to buy and planning out each flower bed. In the spring, she plants the bulbs and spends the next several weeks watering, weeding, and tending to the flowers. As the weeks…
Read MoreHow Interacting With AI is Influencing (and Enhancing) the Way We Think
I’ve spent the past twelve months working alongside experts from various fields, calling on their knowledge and capabilities around the clock. They’ve helped me with research, gamification, code fixing, planning, brainstorming, and countless other personal and work-related tasks. Of course, the experts I’m referring to are the AI assistants that have allowed me to be…
Read MoreEmpower HR with These Free Ethical AI Tools
At the current pace of innovation, artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize organizations, and HR departments will be leading the way. An IBM survey shines a light on the promise of AI in HR functions, revealing a potential 22% reduction in HR costs per employee over two years. This statistic alone paints a vivid picture…
Read MoreThe Rise of AI in HR: A Guide to Empowering Employees
Did you know that by 2025, our world will produce 175 zettabytes of data? That’s the mind-blowing equivalent of a billion terabytes every year. We’ve reached the point where data is practically a limitless and renewable commodity. It’s crazy to think that we generate it as a byproduct of everyday life. I’m not going to…
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