Archive - Remotely Productive

Lords of the Cosmos — Highlights

Why people matter, why progress is good, and how to get more.

Oct 8, 2025 • Gio

September 2025

Depth Takes Time

It takes more than a few internet searches to gain profound understanding.

Sep 28, 2025 • Gio

Substance Over Status

One is earned, the other given. One propels, the other shackles.

Sep 15, 2025 • Gio

RIP Charlie Kirk

"When people stop talking, really bad stuff happens."

Sep 12, 2025 • Gio

Against AI Mandates

Will tying AI usage to performance reviews increase productivity or distraction?

Sep 11, 2025 • Gio

Does Useful Tech Need Advocates?

If it’s good, people will use it. Or will they?

Sep 8, 2025 • Gio

It’s No Surprise The Media Got AI So Wrong

Hype and doomerism sell better than roll-up-your-sleeves optimism.

Sep 3, 2025 • Gio

August 2025

We Need More Tech Billionaires

Wealth creation is a force for good.

Aug 28, 2025 • Gio

Monotony, Politics, and Problem Solving

Only one generates progress.

Aug 26, 2025 • Gio

Reject Performative Busyness

The future of knowledge work depends on rejecting performative busyness.

Aug 21, 2025 • Gio

Different Flavors of Problems

From threats to trivialities.

Aug 19, 2025 • Gio

Software Estimates Are BS

Uncertainty should be acknowledged, not hidden under the rug.

Aug 15, 2025 • Gio

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