Gems from Crystallized Intelligence

Blog posts and articles from the founder of Crystallized Intelligence (and guests)

Disappointed Soul — painting by Ferdinand Hodler

18 Mar 2026 · 7 min read

Series: The Multiple Bubbles of AI | Part 2 - Busy Work Inflation

AI was supposed to save us time, but it's inflating our workloads instead. A look at how busy work inflation affects large companies, small businesses, and solopreneurs.

16 Feb 2026 · 6 min read

Going it Alone: Can AI Replace Actual Talent?

A look at why AI agents can't replace human talent, and how solopreneurs should think about augmenting their work instead.

11 Feb 2026 · 5 min read

GenAI vs Templates + AI

Why using templates with a sprinkle of AI is more energy-efficient, brand-safe, and effective than pure GenAI image generation.

La Fête du Chef — classical painting of a kitchen scene

5 Feb 2026 · 9 min read

Without a Recipe: How Most People Use AI

A food-themed guide to AI concepts — from prompts to agents to MCP — explained for small business owners who aren't in technical roles.

27 Jan 2026 · 7 min read

Series: The Multiple Bubbles of AI | Part 1 - Creative Inflation

What happens when creating content is as easy as clicking a button? A look at creative inflation in film, podcasting, and advertising.

Animals and Stylised Figures — classical illustration

14 Jan 2026 · 6 min read

3 Ways to Improve Your Use of AI in Business

Ethical, practical advice for using AI in your business — from replacing tasks (not jobs) to choosing EU-based tech and reducing unnecessary AI use.