A guide & translator for the AI era
Sun Zhidong（孙之东）
Making AI clear, and helping more people cross the threshold of "not knowing what AI can do." Long-form writing and hands-on project notes—public, dated, and searchable.
About
I write about personal reputation in the AI era, and I think of myself as a guide / translator for the AI age — making complex AI simple, and helping more people cross the threshold of "not knowing what AI can do for them."
This site is my own open, indexable home base, where I let long-form writing and hands-on project records accumulate. Explainers are an amplifier, not a moat — so alongside the "what is it," I anchor everything to real practice: what I actually built, the potholes I hit, and my own judgment.
Latest posts
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How Much White-Collar Work Will AI Take? Forget the Number — the Direction Isn't in Question
I'm not here to comfort you, and I'm not here to fearmonger either. Every institution has its own number for this — anywhere from 6% to 50% — and I have no interest in joining that fight. What I care about is the shape of the thing: how it happens, who it hits first, and why still having a job today won't save you. The number is up for debate. The direction isn't.
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In the AI Era, the College Degree Is Becoming a Blank Sheet of Paper
Some recent thoughts, shared here for discussion.
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What an AI "Skill" Really Is: Putting a Harness on AI
Some personal understanding, shared with friends who are also learning AI. Discussion and pushback welcome.
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In the AI Era, the Only Asset You Take With You Is Reputation
Some recent thoughts, shared here for discussion.