Do you feel the competency draining out of your ears?

Episode 22 | Published: 2026-02-01

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Map projections, prospect theory and competency in the age of AI.

Chapters

We're from the OCSE

We're from the OCSE

00:00:00 - 00:02:15

This glorious clip from the West Wing appeared on my timeline, nearly prompting me to rewatch the entire series for the umpteenth time. (The West Wing on YouTube)

It feels about a third as good as the equivalent bad year feels bad

It feels about a third as good as the equivalent bad year feels bad

00:02:16 - 00:03:16

Cliff Asness on losses hurting more than gains. (Infinite Loops podcast)

No longer trusting the process

No longer trusting the process

00:03:17 - 00:04:51

Jenny Wen on how UX design changes when building software becomes so inexpensive and fast. (Hatch Conference on YouTube)

Do you feel the competency draining out of your ears?

Do you feel the competency draining out of your ears?

00:04:52 - 00:06:29

Adam Wathan (of Tailwind) on the tradeoffs of using coding agents. (Hackers Incorporated podcast)

Its the highest value thing that we do

Its the highest value thing that we do

00:06:30 - 00:07:28

Adam Wathan (of Tailwind) on the tradeoffs of using coding agents. (Hackers Incorporated podcast)