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Feeling the friction.

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 by Ben Brearley
Friction

Friction arises when we can’t find the answer to our problems. But technology has allowed us to reduce this friction – we have almost every answer we need available through our convenient devices.

But is reducing friction always good? Perhaps there is some friction that is valuable and worth experiencing, rather than eliminating.

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Why we should still care about the craft.

June 3, 2026May 16, 2026 by Ben Brearley
Why we should still care about the craft

As AI commoditises more and more human skills, we may discover that efficiency alone is not enough to make life feel meaningful. The things that once set us apart and helped us feel valued are beginning to change.

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The price of progress might be purpose.

May 8, 2026April 27, 2026 by Ben Brearley
Empty office floor

AI is progressing at breakneck speed, but few people seem to really know or care where it’s going. Here’s the real problem I see with that.

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