The Curious Technologist
James SperringAn exploration of technology, leadership, and curiosity through the lens of a seasoned CTO, blending personal experiences with deep dives into the ever-evolving tech landscape.
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Your AI Pilot Didn't Fail. Your Operating Model Did.
Many AI programs follow the same pattern.
A small team runs a pilot. The model does something useful. Early numbers look good. Leadership approves expansion.
Then scale begins, and the gains flatten or reverse.
From there, the diagnosis...
Does OpenClaw Change Your Security Posture?
What’s the biggest risk to you and your data?
Is it the password safe you’ve got running in your browser? The notes you’ve got written on your desk? The unlocked laptop left open in a coffee shop?
Thanks for reading The Curious Technolog...
Why Senior Developers Hate AI (And Why They’re Wrong, But Also Right, But Mostly Uncomfortable)
“Have I gone mad?” asked the Senior Developer.
“I’m afraid so,” said the AI. “You’re thinking about using me.”
And that, dear reader, is where the trouble starts.
Because if you want to understand why senior developers bristle, recoil, s...
How much to move a window?
You’re a competent bricklayer. You start building a wall. It’s going well and you make it to roof level. You decide you want a window. You take down the section of bricks to the level where the window needs to go, add a lintel, and build ba...
Prompting vs Context Engineering
Most people treat AI like a search bar. The infamous white box that sits on an otherwise empty page. Tempting you to type in a simple question.
“How do I do X?”
“Is it normal to Y?”
“Should I be worried about Z?”
These are prompts. T...
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