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Automation Is Not About Reducing People
Is the purpose of automation to eliminate human work? By letting systems handle repetitive tasks and the work machines do well, people can spend more time thinking, making decisions, communicating, and caring for others. Let's think about automation that gives people more time to do the work humans do best.
2026/08/24 ·
Engineering
Don't start with the code. Start with the change you want to create.
An engineer's job is about more than writing code. It's about understanding people's problems and using technology to create meaningful change. A single line of code that makes someone say, "That's useful!" or "That really helps!" can be worth more than thousands of lines that solve the wrong problem.
2026/08/17 ·
Engineering
Don't Create More Work for People
Engineering time is one of your most valuable resources. Good system design is not only about deciding what to build, but also what not to build. By making smart use of well-established shared services, your team can focus on the parts of the system that truly create value.
2026/07/24 ·