FinOps & Cloud Cost
FinOps & Cloud Cost
Cloud spend, unit economics and cost optimisation.
friction flow flourishing in aiJun 28, 20267 min
The Hidden Cost of AI Optimization: How Friction, Flow, and Flourishing Are Being Eroded
As AI systems push for relentless optimization, they inadvertently suppress the psychological conditions — friction, flow, and flourishing — essential for human creativity, resilience, and wellbeing. This article examines the interplay between algorithmic efficiency and human cognitive health, drawing on insights from psychology and behavioral science.
automotive tech evsJun 25, 20265 min
No Screens, Manual Windows: Slate’s $24,950 Electric Pickup Is an Anti-Technology Bet on the Budget Market
Forget infotainment screens and ADAS. Slate Auto’s electric pickup strips everything down to essentials—and charges just $24,950. Here's why that might actually work (and what the Chevy Bolt really teaches us about real-world range and charging).