Essays
These are long-form essays on software development, systems, and the people who build them.
They are written slowly, and meant to be read the same way.
- Software Is Not an Industry Problem Why predictability breaks down in real software projects Written early 2026
- The Myth of Stability Why Teams Fear Change Written early 2026
- Documentation Is a Living System (Or It’s Dead Weight) Written early 2026
- Designing for Change Is Not the Same as Planning for It On uncertainty, foresight, and the limits of anticipation Written early 2026
- Free Thinking Has a Cost (And That’s Why It’s Rare) On clarity, discomfort, and organizational friction Written early 2026