Guides
Short, plain-English explainers — read in any order, at your own pace. Every one ends with a single thing you can actually do.
AI, translated
What AI actually is — and isn't.
5 min read
What is AI, really? (No jargon)
A plain-English explanation of what today's AI actually does, using nothing more complicated than autocomplete.
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4 min read
The AI tools worth knowing by name
There are only a handful that matter. Here's who's who — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot — in plain terms, so the names stop being a blur.
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4 min read
How to actually talk to AI (the only skill you need)
Forget "prompt engineering." The whole skill is talking to it like a capable new colleague — a little context, and a clear ask.
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AI and your work
What's changing in your field, and what isn't.
6 min read
Will AI take my job?
The honest answer to the question keeping you up at night — and what actually changes for most careers.
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4 min read
One small AI win to try this week
You don't learn AI by studying it. You learn it by handing it one annoying task. Here's a five-minute starter you can do today.
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5 min read
Should you paste work information into AI?
A calm, practical answer to the question every professional should ask before trusting these tools with real work.
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AI and your kids
Guiding children who already use it every day.
4 min read
Turn car rides into curiosity: brainstorm with AI on the go
A simple hack that turned my kids' commute questions — black holes, the Concorde, Uranus — into a live learning session, using a feature already on your phone.
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5 min read
My kid uses AI for homework. Now what?
How to tell the difference between cheating and learning — and the conversation worth having tonight.
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What to ignore
A calm filter for the headlines.
4 min read
5 AI headlines you can safely ignore
The recurring stories designed to scare or dazzle you — and why none of them should change your week.
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4 min read
Do you actually need to pay for AI?
The upgrade prompts are relentless. Here's when the free version is plenty — and the rare case a subscription earns its keep.
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