Oh! Reading Asimov's thoughts from over three decades ago feels like going into a time capsule of optimism tempered with caution. His belief in AI as a liberator of human creativity resonates, yet the reality is way more nuanced. Whilst AI has indeed taken over many mundane tasks, it's also now into areas once considered uniquely human, like creativity, art and writing. The current challenge lies in navigating this landscape, ensuring that AI serves as a tool for enhancement rather than replacement. As we stand, perhaps the key is not just in developing smarter machines, but in cultivating a society that values and nurtures human creativity alongside technological advancement. Indeed, organisations must foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptability, positioning themselves to get all the AI's benefits while mitigating its challenges.

This resonates quite a lot with me. Burnout is on the rise and having side projects always helps. Unfortunately I personal struggle to find time to get them out :) As you know, I had several of those, from video, to raspberry pi's, to software and even this mailing list. But my main goal is to keep them running, as I do enjoy being a creator. In a world where productivity is often measured by output and success, it's refreshing to hear that the process, not the product, can be the true reward. Sometimes, the best way to find ourselves is to lose ourselves in the act of creation.

This ties quite nicely with the above. For you to be successful at anything, you need to have 1000 fans or followers, readers, etc.. You get my point. Success doesn't require mass appeal but rather meaningful connections with a dedicated audience - you, if you're reading this :) In an age where digital platforms often prioritise virality over substance, this model reminds us of the value of authenticity and community. Yet there are a lot of practical challenges; time investment, platform algorithms, and changing reading behaviours.

Reading this perspective feels like a breath of fresh air amidst the often sensationalised current discourse on AI. Their framing of AI as a "normal technology" reminds me that, like any tool, its impact is shaped by how we choose to use it. It's a call to focus on the tangible, present-day decisions that will determine AI's role in our lives, rather than getting lost in speculative future. This perspective aligns with historical patterns of technological integration, where societal impacts are often determined more by adoption and regulation than by the technology itself.

So here's the reason some of my side projects have been on hold - mostly the #NowAboutThis. I've been writing a lot of content internally, for my organisation, that I hope it can see the daylight soon :) I do believe that by enabling engineers, architects, and subject matter experts to document their knowledge and codify best practices, companies can institutionalise critical know-how that would otherwise remain tacit or siloed. Publishing internal technical ebooks, either as resources for onboarding, product architecture, or open-source ecosystems, amplifies both internal alignment and external credibility. It fosters a culture of clarity, discipline, and leadership. Much like Hohpe's suggestion of using books as calling cards, company-authored eBooks serve as intellectual capital, elevating the firm's voice in the broader tech community.