I trekked through the wilderness of 5 social media platforms to create a field guide of AI content creatures (aka those species that post obsessively about AI). I observed patterns of behavior and illustrated my notes so that you can quickly identify them. When venturing into these habitats, it’s best to be prepared. Some of them bite!
The inspiration for this post was old notes from a sticky situation a while back where both manager and team member had come to me with problems (with each other) wanting advice. As I cleaned out my desk, I thought about how that interaction would be different if, instead of
In spring 2025, I deleted my LI profile content. Unsure I’d come back, I contemplated a full exit. I hadn’t posted since 2024, rarely commented, and inconsistently engaged. I lurked. On this “professional platform,” I watched as work and our experience with it evolved, as the pressures of
