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Machiavelli's Notes: The Realism Credo for Builders
What the works of Niccolò Machiavelli contribute to a builder's philosophy — the realism credo: see the world as it is, not as it should be, and keep power only to do the work.
A focused selection of essays and guides: sovereign digital infrastructure, AI in production, product liability for developers, philosophy of technology, and my conference talks. Most topics feed directly into my consulting and workshop offers.
What the works of Niccolò Machiavelli contribute to a builder's philosophy — the realism credo: see the world as it is, not as it should be, and keep power only to do the work.
The minimal stoic unix — a working philosophy that pairs Stoic virtue with Unix design to build calm, simple, and sovereign relationships with technology.
Comprehensive analysis of flat-rate LLM API subscriptions under $20/month, exposing that major providers don't offer official flat-rate plans while third-party services dominate the budget market. Data from 15+ sources including official docs, Reddit/forums, and blog reviews.
Leadership as philosophy — change leadership in digital transformation, balancing technical excellence with empathetic change leadership.