What Agentic Workflows Mean for How We Actually Work
Emma Clarke
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about agentic AI and autonomous workflows, especially with companies like Atlassian pushing new tools into the market. But I think we’re missing something…
Emma Clarke
What Would a Tech Billionaire President Actually Mean for Regular People?
I’ve been thinking a lot about power lately. Not the kind you read about in headlines, but the kind that shapes how we live, work, and interact with the world…
Why Strange Cars Matter: What Unconventional Engineering Teaches Us About Design
Some of the most interesting things happen when designers and engineers decide to ignore the rulebook. They ask themselves: what if we did this differently? What if we challenged what…
Why Australia’s New Cyber Security Framework Actually Matters for Real People
Last week, the Australian Signals Directorate rolled out the first chapters of ASD Essentials—an updated approach to cyber security that’s supposed to help organisations stay safer. And I know what…
When Service Cuts Hit Real Families: What Funding Changes Mean for Autism Support
There’s a conversation happening right now in Texas that most people outside the healthcare world probably haven’t heard about. But for families with autistic children, it’s everything. The Texas Health…
How Cornell’s Graphene Discovery Could Change the Way We Design Tomorrow’s Devices
There’s a moment in every designer’s career when you come across a piece of research and think: “Wait, this changes things.” That’s where I found myself reading about Cornell’s latest…
What Agentic Workflows Actually Mean for Lawyers and Their Clients
I’ve been thinking a lot about how AI gets introduced into professional work. Usually, we talk about it in abstract terms—efficiency gains, automation, digital transformation. But here’s the thing: if…
Why a Brewing City Builder Matters More Than You’d Think
I got excited about a city-builder game focused on brewing. Not because I’m a huge gamer—though I do enjoy a good strategy game—but because it represents something genuinely interesting from…
Why Airport Service Providers Matter More Than You Probably Think
I’ll be honest: I never think about airport service providers until something goes wrong. A delayed flight. A lost bag. A confusing gate change announced over a crackling speaker system.…
Why I Switched from Docker to Podman (and Why You Might Want to Consider It Too)
I recently had a conversation with a developer friend who mentioned they’d switched from Docker to Podman. My first reaction? “Isn’t that just another container tool?” But the more they…