A reality check on AI adoption, gender bias, and what our technology reveals about us. From building engineering teams to post-war Vietnam, the question isn't whether women are as good at AI. It's whether we've built systems that let them be.
The last crypto winter felt like building in a pit while the world pretended blockchain didn't exist. This winter feels different. Stablecoins are processing over $1.3 trillion monthly. The energy is quieter, but more honest. Builders are solving problems that matter: payments, trust, liquidity, stability.
Companies are racing to add AI everywhere. But most are strapping rockets to donkeys and calling it innovation. Real transformation requires rebuilding systems, not just adding layers on top.
