Don’t Lick the Glass: What AI Taught Me About Governance, Part 2
If You’re Fighting Round 23, You Missed the Exit at Round 5
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When the Story Behind Your Brand Changes: Rebrand or Let It Grow?
Sometimes the reason you question a brand has nothing to do with whether the brand still works.
Don’t Lick the Glass: What AI Taught Me About Governance — Part 1
The model doesn’t need to misunderstand reality to cause trouble. Sometimes it understands reality perfectly.
The Architecture of “No”: Building a Governed AI System
How to Avoid the “Shiny Button Trap”
Pretty is Easy; Clear is Hard
A client sent me their project dashboard last month. By every objective measure, it was beautiful: sophisticated color palette, custom…
Stop Organizing Your Site for Yourself
If your navigation feels like a puzzle, it’s probably because you’re solving it for yourself.
The Narrow Window: Fifteen Years Searching for Stability | The Woods Behind Me
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Good AI Runs Quietly (And Surfaces Exceptions)
The real problem wasn’t the model. It was the prompt.
Stop Organizing Your Site for Yourself
If your navigation feels like a puzzle, it’s probably because you’re solving it for yourself.
13 — Back to Washington
Chapter 13 of “The Woods Behind Me”
Your Shopify Store is a Business, Not an App Collection
In reality, every app you add is a new point of failure, a new subscription fee, and a new tax on your cognitive load.
Why Your Service Page is a Decision Tool (Not a Menu)
A decision tool is for when the user knows they have a problem but doesn’t know how to solve it.