Ever feel like your brain is a browser with too many tabs open? This week, we wrangle the wildest threads from tech, neurodiversity, and culture—serving up practical, human-centered insights you can actually use. Whether you’re dodging digital burnout, rethinking your workflow, or just craving a little more clarity in the chaos, this episode’s for you.
AI Reality Check
You’re all CTO now (Jamie’s blog) [Jamie’s blog]
Summary:
The developer’s role is shifting from hands-on coding to managing AI agents. While productivity climbs, the dopamine hit from solving tough problems fades, raising questions about job satisfaction and skill atrophy. Who will thrive in this new landscape—and who will miss the thrill of the build?
Human at the Center
Moms Are the Chief Medical Officers of Their Family—This Scientist Wants to Change That (Girlboss) [Girlboss, Victoria Christie]
Summary:
Estelle Giraud’s Trellis Health is closing gaps in women’s healthcare by empowering moms with their own data. Personalized, longitudinal health records and real human support replace rushed checkups and data silos—putting healthcare back on women’s terms.
Neurocomplexity & Burnout
7 Reasons Neurodivergent Adults Overwork—or Avoid Work Entirely [Substack, Lindsey Mackereth]
Emotions on Demand? That’s Ableism, Not Reality—Especially for Autistic Adults [Substack, Lindsey Mackereth]
Summary:
Overwork and avoidance are often survival strategies for neurodivergent adults, shaped by emotional vulnerability, sensory overload, and the fatigue of masking. Emotional processing doesn’t run on a social clock—delayed feelings are valid. Communicate your timeline, set boundaries, and normalize revisiting conversations.
Emerging Tech, Real Impact
Bridge the AI Implementation Gap: Build Your Second Brain in 4 Weeks (Video) [Substack, Nate]
Summary:
Stop letting AI add to the chaos. This 4-week plan helps you weave tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini into your workflow—building a smart knowledge hub and reclaiming 5+ hours a week. Consistency over intensity, and picking tools that fit your style, are key.
Digital Safety & Ethics
Supabase MCP can leak your entire SQL database | General Analysis [Source, General Analysis]
Summary:
AI assistants with high-level privileges can be tricked into leaking sensitive data via prompt injection. Defense? Limit privileges, filter user input, and never trust an AI with more access than it needs.
Brand Stewardship & Visibility
we’re all tired of performing intimacy for strangers on the internet [Substack, kianamoods]
Summary:
Performing “realness” online is exhausting—and often benefits platforms more than people. The alternative? Focus on genuine relationships, values in action, and boundaries that attract the right community.
Global Tech Politics
Choco giant Ferrero to buy Kellogg’s for $3.1b [Morning Brew, Molly Liebergall]
Summary:
Ferrero’s $3.1B acquisition of Kellogg’s cereal business is a strategic hedge against volatile cocoa prices and a play for U.S. market access—showing how global business moves are driven by more than just product categories.
Key Takeaways
Tech should empower, not overwhelm. Trust, clarity, and accessibility are non-negotiable.
Neurodiversity isn’t a buzzword—it’s a blueprint for more resilient, creative teams.
The future of AI isn’t just about smarter algorithms, but about building systems that foster genuine trust and connection.
Curiosity and kindness are your best tools for navigating both tech and life’s complexity.
Reflection Prompt
What single area from today’s episode felt most relevant—or disruptive—to you? What new questions does it raise about your own work, creativity, or wellbeing? We’d love to hear your thoughts.
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