April Fools, Fitness Coaching, and Two Real Questions
An April Fools prank sparked two genuine questions — am I pursuing what makes me happy, and has AI actually made humanity happier?
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Technical notes, architecture thoughts, and systems thinking.
The Motorcycle and the Zen: Reading Notes
Care is on the human side, Quality is on the object side, and engagement is the thread connecting them. Reading notes on Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
ARM, RISC-V, and AI
Three questions on the ARM vs. RISC-V battle — what RISC-V actually has going for it in the AI era, why ARM is now making its own SoC, and where RISC-V still has ground to cover.
Why I Always Show Up at the Office
It is not just about separating work from life — it is about not missing the serendipitous collisions that only happen in person.
Computer Architecture Is Entering a Golden Era
AI-native workloads, edge fragmentation, and faster experimentation are pushing architecture back to the center of hardware value creation.
Semiconductor Development Cycles Will Shrink Faster Than Expected
As prototyping, validation, and silicon feedback loops shrink from months to days, chip development will start to move at a cadence much closer to software.
Using AI Well Starts with Redesigning the Workflow
Getting real leverage from AI requires more than adding a model to existing processes. It requires rethinking workflow design, sign-off cost, and the role of infrastructure.
Saying No Is a Commitment to Your Long-Term Goals
Setting boundaries and saying no is not cold-hearted; it is how you protect focus for what matters most.
From Book Smart and Street Smart to System Smart
For complex projects, isolated skills are not enough; scalable systems set the ceiling.