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For the past few years, the conversation around AI has mostly been about capability. How powerful is the model. What it can do now that it couldn’t do before. Whether it’s getting smarter fast enough. That conversation made sense when access was limited and technical skill was the bottleneck. But something has shifted. And I’ve been trying to put words to it. 01 — The Barrier Has Moved Not long ago, building something real required a specific kind of knowledge. You needed to understand systems, write code, or hire people who could. That created a natural filter — not everyone could participate, so the people who could had an advantage just from being able to show up. ...

There’s a particular kind of pressure that comes with watching everyone around you adopt something new. AI agents are everywhere right now. People are automating workflows, delegating research, building systems that run overnight without human input. The demos are impressive. And if you’re not using them, the implication seems to be: you’re already behind. I’ve felt that pressure. I’ve also actually tried these tools. And my conclusion — which I know isn’t the popular take — is that I’m choosing not to use them right now. ...