Tag: essay
All the articles with the tag "essay".
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"Do What You Need." — What an AI Agent Reminded Me About Building a Business from Scratch
When I told an AI agent to 'Do what you need,' it failed. That failure reminded me of my own experience launching Acquia Japan in 2019. AI is a powerful tool, but the people who believe in you? No tool can replace that.
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Localization Isn't Translation
Selling a foreign product in Japan takes more than translation. From rebuilding demos to creating materials from scratch, this essay explores what localization really means — starting with a spontaneous pitch in Copenhagen.
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The Efficiency Paradox
The more you automate with AI, the busier you get. Knowing what to protect amid relentless efficiency might be the real skill of this era.
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Shakyo — The Day I Chose Not to Use AI
An AI efficiency enthusiast deliberately chooses manual translation over automation — and discovers the enduring value of shakyo, the Japanese practice of learning through hand-copying.