Ex-Gojek CTO: Why the Age of AI Rewards Builders as Judgment Becomes Expensive
Topics discussed
Introduction: AI anxiety and the shift in engineering value
Guest intro: AJ Gore's background and post-COVID reflections
The concept of 'slack' and slowing down to think
Hustling vs. creating space: Memento Mori and life perspective
Embracing discomfort and the 'live poor, die rich' philosophy
Work-life balance: Seasonal work and the value of rest
AI's impact: From coding to judgment and definition
The new role of developers: Builders and tastemakers
Adapting to AI: Upskilling and avoiding resistance
Essential engineering practices for the AI era
Case study: Building OpenClaw with AI agents
Value stream mapping and rethinking workflows
AI implications for Southeast Asia and global markets
Conclusion: Be curious, responsible, and passionate
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