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The Bolts Beneath the First Kardashev Rung
Everyone is looking at AI through the wrong end of the telescope. They’re staring at chat interfaces, prompt tricks, productivity hacks, and viral demos as if that’s the story. It isn’t. That’s the foam on top. The real story is deeper, more physical—and a lot more consequential. This Is Not What Most People Think This isn’t just “AI getting better.” This isn’t just “work changing.” This is the moment intent starts becoming industrial. For a long time, digital systems were in

Rich Washburn
Mar 223 min read
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