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stop building Agents and start building something that lasts.

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The speaker argues that the current focus on AI agents is misguided, proposing that a simpler, folder-based system is more effective for organizing and executing tasks.

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  • The speaker believes that building AI agents is a waste of time and that people are focusing on the wrong thing. 
  • The speaker establishes their authority by mentioning 8 years in the Marine Corps working on cryptography and intelligence, and experience consulting for major companies like KPMG. 
  • While many companies like OpenAI and LangChain are developing AI agents, Anthropic, the creators of Claude, does not allow agent development. 
  • The speaker suggests that the best 'agent' is actually a markdown file with scripts routed through it. 
  • This markdown file system is best organized using folders, a user-friendly interface that took years to develop. 
  • The speaker clarifies that this approach is not meant to replace existing production workflows but to add a new layer of value. 
  • By focusing on the ultimate goal and the 'job to be done' rather than just the features, one can understand the value of this simpler organizational method. 
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stop building Agents and start building something that lasts.

stop building Agents and start building something that lasts.

The speaker argues that the current focus on AI agents is misguided, proposing that a simpler, folder-based system is more effective for organizing and executing tasks.

Key Points

The speaker believes that building AI agents is a waste of time and that people are focusing on the wrong thing.
The speaker establishes their authority by mentioning 8 years in the Marine Corps working on cryptography and intelligence, and experience consulting for major companies like KPMG.
While many companies like OpenAI and LangChain are developing AI agents, Anthropic, the creators of Claude, does not allow agent development.
The speaker suggests that the best 'agent' is actually a markdown file with scripts routed through it.
This markdown file system is best organized using folders, a user-friendly interface that took years to develop.
The speaker clarifies that this approach is not meant to replace existing production workflows but to add a new layer of value.
By focusing on the ultimate goal and the 'job to be done' rather than just the features, one can understand the value of this simpler organizational method.
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