Andrew McCluskey

As AI commodifies "high-skill" work, your value depends on what algorithms cannot mimic: relationships, trust, nuance, a touch of the ineffable. We're witnessing a reconfiguration of expertise, where technical acumen intersects with distinctly human qualities that defy easy replication.

As you read this essay, try not clicking any links on your first pass. Follow the links later as you revisit patterns that resonate with you.

I often think of the Noah Smith quote: “Fifteen years ago, the internet was an escape from the real world. Now, the real world is an escape from the internet.”

I’ve always believed the best early-stage founders are artists – they're obsessive about new and unusual things, they feel compelled to bring creation into the world, and they are often misunderstood for long periods of time–even lifetimes. Building businesses is their art.