I know people have mixed feelings about AI, but with any new technology, it disrupts first and then becomes normal. It is here, and it is likely here to stay.
I decided to lean into it early and try to approach it ethically while still embracing the productivity it allows. I do not see AI replacing large segments of the workforce. I see it augmenting what we already do. Human ingenuity, judgment, and direction still matter. You still need someone thinking, guiding, and deciding what should be built.
For me, AI opened the door to creating apps, websites, and tools I have wanted to build for a long time but never had the time to pursue while grinding through the corporate hustle. We are entering a world where AI can act as your assistant, and there is no area where that is more obvious than development. If you can think it, it can help you build it.
That power will be used for better and for worse. My focus is making sure I use it to build things that move us in a better direction.
I know people raise concerns about the electricity and water consumption tied to AI. Those conversations matter. But almost everything we consume at scale carries a cost. Farming, fishing, textiles, manufacturing. Entire industries are wasteful and harmful to the earth. AI is not going to be the single force that pushes us over the edge. What we should be demanding are sustainable data centers and a full move away from fossil fuels. The real issue is how we power technology, not the fact that technology exists.
There are so many problems in the world that we cannot solve overnight. But we are definitely not fixing anything by numbing ourselves on algorithmic feeds designed to silo us and manufacture division.
That is why I am building Inkwell, a federated social journaling platform. I want to bring back what I miss about the internet and stop handing my attention to systems designed primarily to extract it.
Yes, big tech tools are helping me build the site. That is reality. But AI is not going to be the product. Writing is.
If you knew me as a teenager, you remember the custom MySpace layouts and the absurdly long LiveJournal posts. Learning HTML and CSS felt empowering. Writing felt personal.
As AI becomes more integrated into daily life, certain human skills are used less. Reading comprehension and writing are two of the most important skills we rely on as a civilization. I want to create a space where those skills are central again.
No ads. No like counts. No chasing virality. We do not need to compare ourselves to people who are paid to look perfect. We need spaces with depth and meaning. We need real community.
If you want to join me in building that, reach out. I will gladly share how to join the beta and help shape it. This only works if we build what people actually want. I cannot speak for everyone. The more voices involved, the stronger the platform becomes.
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