Hazel Weakly
@hazelweakly.me
I have thoughts. Lots of thoughts. They never stop thinking. Never stop thunking.
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The two hardest problems in Computer Science are
1. Human communication
2. Getting people in tech to believe that human communication is important
1. Human communication
2. Getting people in tech to believe that human communication is important
Absolutely incredible energy
January 16, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Absolutely incredible energy
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I showed Gas Town to my business partner Rich and he said “oh it's SOAP/WSDL for agents” and I am still processing that.
January 16, 2026 at 6:44 PM
I showed Gas Town to my business partner Rich and he said “oh it's SOAP/WSDL for agents” and I am still processing that.
I’ve looked for supporting or related studies. They don’t seem to exist in a shape that is similar enough to point people to? But that’s honestly not super surprising to me. It’s hard to make a study that’s valid, ethical, has a robust set of operationalisations, and deals with this specific topic
January 16, 2026 at 7:57 AM
I’ve looked for supporting or related studies. They don’t seem to exist in a shape that is similar enough to point people to? But that’s honestly not super surprising to me. It’s hard to make a study that’s valid, ethical, has a robust set of operationalisations, and deals with this specific topic
I think it also might be one of those things where we *likely* could replicate the experiment… But the original one was problematic in design and execution. And repeating a “hey let’s traumatise people for science” shaped experiment is just not gonna get past an ethics board (imo: that’s good!)
January 16, 2026 at 7:54 AM
I think it also might be one of those things where we *likely* could replicate the experiment… But the original one was problematic in design and execution. And repeating a “hey let’s traumatise people for science” shaped experiment is just not gonna get past an ethics board (imo: that’s good!)
Yay for procrastination! I mean uhh strategic market situational planning
January 16, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Yay for procrastination! I mean uhh strategic market situational planning
Congratulations on getting on the cover :)
(And, y’know, for writing a bunch of awesome stuff too)
(And, y’know, for writing a bunch of awesome stuff too)
January 16, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Congratulations on getting on the cover :)
(And, y’know, for writing a bunch of awesome stuff too)
(And, y’know, for writing a bunch of awesome stuff too)
This book has been one of my favourites to read and contribute to. I’m really looking forward to seeing the entire book in the flesh!
(And speaking of forwards… Be sure to read the forward in this book. I might be biased but I think it’ll be great 👀)
(And speaking of forwards… Be sure to read the forward in this book. I might be biased but I think it’ll be great 👀)
You'll note a new co-author on the cover, @aparker.io 👏
We have a stellar lineup of guest contributors, case studies, and deep dives.
The material is almost entirely new (maybe 5-8% carryover from 1st ed?), and at least 40-50% longer.
Books will be out by June, with preview chapters much sooner.
We have a stellar lineup of guest contributors, case studies, and deep dives.
The material is almost entirely new (maybe 5-8% carryover from 1st ed?), and at least 40-50% longer.
Books will be out by June, with preview chapters much sooner.
January 16, 2026 at 7:40 AM
This book has been one of my favourites to read and contribute to. I’m really looking forward to seeing the entire book in the flesh!
(And speaking of forwards… Be sure to read the forward in this book. I might be biased but I think it’ll be great 👀)
(And speaking of forwards… Be sure to read the forward in this book. I might be biased but I think it’ll be great 👀)
Oh that’s awesome! I’m grateful too :)
January 16, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Oh that’s awesome! I’m grateful too :)
Thank you for the kind words! This was one of my favourite articles to write and I’m glad to see it connecting with others :)
January 15, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Thank you for the kind words! This was one of my favourite articles to write and I’m glad to see it connecting with others :)
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Just read this from @hazelweakly.me. Now, I can't wait to read the rest of Hazel's writing. If you're into #designsystems give it a look...and I'm guessing this line will resonate: "people who become known for seeing systems often become in charge of them."
hazelweakly.me/blog/to-be-a...
hazelweakly.me/blog/to-be-a...
To Be a Leader of Systems | Hazel Weakly
Picture with me, if you will, the absurdity of finding yourself swimming in the middle of the ocean. First think about the ocean and how deep and infinitely...
hazelweakly.me
January 15, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Just read this from @hazelweakly.me. Now, I can't wait to read the rest of Hazel's writing. If you're into #designsystems give it a look...and I'm guessing this line will resonate: "people who become known for seeing systems often become in charge of them."
hazelweakly.me/blog/to-be-a...
hazelweakly.me/blog/to-be-a...
Thanks for sharing! It’s always interesting to see which definitions of sovereign computing that companies decide to align with
January 15, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Thanks for sharing! It’s always interesting to see which definitions of sovereign computing that companies decide to align with
I thought that was the trans agenda, not the claude code?
January 15, 2026 at 7:36 AM
I thought that was the trans agenda, not the claude code?
And the free internet and idea of liberation of information being the next step of humanity and the best thing to ever happen to it was quite pervasive :)
(Turns out that making information dissemination free, but the moderation of abuse very expensive was not quite the right balance there…)
(Turns out that making information dissemination free, but the moderation of abuse very expensive was not quite the right balance there…)
January 15, 2026 at 7:34 AM
And the free internet and idea of liberation of information being the next step of humanity and the best thing to ever happen to it was quite pervasive :)
(Turns out that making information dissemination free, but the moderation of abuse very expensive was not quite the right balance there…)
(Turns out that making information dissemination free, but the moderation of abuse very expensive was not quite the right balance there…)
(Shame you can’t tho 👀)
January 14, 2026 at 11:29 PM
(Shame you can’t tho 👀)
One of us always lies. The other one of us always claims to tell the truth (but actually also lies).
January 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM
One of us always lies. The other one of us always claims to tell the truth (but actually also lies).
Sure, but if I prescribe bread to someone who is coeliac, or peanut butter and chicken to someone with a peanut allergy, I’m going to cause significant harm
You can’t also prescribe a paraplegic deadlifts, it doesn’t make sense!
Small interventions *can* be effective but only in the right context
You can’t also prescribe a paraplegic deadlifts, it doesn’t make sense!
Small interventions *can* be effective but only in the right context
January 14, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Sure, but if I prescribe bread to someone who is coeliac, or peanut butter and chicken to someone with a peanut allergy, I’m going to cause significant harm
You can’t also prescribe a paraplegic deadlifts, it doesn’t make sense!
Small interventions *can* be effective but only in the right context
You can’t also prescribe a paraplegic deadlifts, it doesn’t make sense!
Small interventions *can* be effective but only in the right context
A wellness coach won’t be successful if they blindly prescribe the same workout, diet, supplements, and drugs to everyone
Interventions in workplaces also won’t be successful without context and intentional communication. Skip those steps as a leader and watch me have no sympathy for your failures
Interventions in workplaces also won’t be successful without context and intentional communication. Skip those steps as a leader and watch me have no sympathy for your failures
January 14, 2026 at 7:57 AM
A wellness coach won’t be successful if they blindly prescribe the same workout, diet, supplements, and drugs to everyone
Interventions in workplaces also won’t be successful without context and intentional communication. Skip those steps as a leader and watch me have no sympathy for your failures
Interventions in workplaces also won’t be successful without context and intentional communication. Skip those steps as a leader and watch me have no sympathy for your failures
Teams aren’t a mechanical object, they’re a social group dynamic, and improving the health of the social dynamic is shockingly similar to being a individual wellness coach
If you can’t understand the context and environmental conditions, the person will not be healthy. Likewise for social groups!
If you can’t understand the context and environmental conditions, the person will not be healthy. Likewise for social groups!
January 14, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Teams aren’t a mechanical object, they’re a social group dynamic, and improving the health of the social dynamic is shockingly similar to being a individual wellness coach
If you can’t understand the context and environmental conditions, the person will not be healthy. Likewise for social groups!
If you can’t understand the context and environmental conditions, the person will not be healthy. Likewise for social groups!
What I see happening with GenAI mandates
1. No understanding of preconditions and culture norms required
2. Zero setup for success
3. No feedback response
So the mandate (not intervention) comes out of context, *won’t work*, and the workers will be punished for the failure?
That’s my real problem
1. No understanding of preconditions and culture norms required
2. Zero setup for success
3. No feedback response
So the mandate (not intervention) comes out of context, *won’t work*, and the workers will be punished for the failure?
That’s my real problem
January 14, 2026 at 7:57 AM
What I see happening with GenAI mandates
1. No understanding of preconditions and culture norms required
2. Zero setup for success
3. No feedback response
So the mandate (not intervention) comes out of context, *won’t work*, and the workers will be punished for the failure?
That’s my real problem
1. No understanding of preconditions and culture norms required
2. Zero setup for success
3. No feedback response
So the mandate (not intervention) comes out of context, *won’t work*, and the workers will be punished for the failure?
That’s my real problem
GenAI tooling is weird. It’s “just” an intervention. Because it’s a tool. Any tool introduction is an intervention. Which means they work the same way any intervention work:
1. Understand the preconditions and culture norms required for success
2. Set people up for success
3. Respond to feedback
1. Understand the preconditions and culture norms required for success
2. Set people up for success
3. Respond to feedback
How do people feel about the usage of GenAI tools being mandated at work?
January 14, 2026 at 7:57 AM
GenAI tooling is weird. It’s “just” an intervention. Because it’s a tool. Any tool introduction is an intervention. Which means they work the same way any intervention work:
1. Understand the preconditions and culture norms required for success
2. Set people up for success
3. Respond to feedback
1. Understand the preconditions and culture norms required for success
2. Set people up for success
3. Respond to feedback
Yup. This is where I’m at as well
January 14, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Yup. This is where I’m at as well
How come nylons only rip right before you’re going somewhere you need to look cute? Can they smell excitement or something? UGH
January 13, 2026 at 5:09 PM
How come nylons only rip right before you’re going somewhere you need to look cute? Can they smell excitement or something? UGH
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One if the toughest things to judge when considering a new job or a new role is, basically, “Will this crush my soul?” Here’s a simple list of questions you can ask to help improve the odds that your next gig will be less soul-crushing: anildash.com/2026/01/12/w...
How to know if that job will crush your soul - Anil Dash
A blog about making culture. Since 1999.
anildash.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:25 PM
One if the toughest things to judge when considering a new job or a new role is, basically, “Will this crush my soul?” Here’s a simple list of questions you can ask to help improve the odds that your next gig will be less soul-crushing: anildash.com/2026/01/12/w...
Where’s the “they’ll join but muted and with camera off and they’re just there to talk massive shit about the office politics and drama on signal with their other work besties” label?
(Disclaimer: I am uhhh not in this picture. Yeah. Totally)
(Disclaimer: I am uhhh not in this picture. Yeah. Totally)
Google Meet show how late people will be based on meeting history
January 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Where’s the “they’ll join but muted and with camera off and they’re just there to talk massive shit about the office politics and drama on signal with their other work besties” label?
(Disclaimer: I am uhhh not in this picture. Yeah. Totally)
(Disclaimer: I am uhhh not in this picture. Yeah. Totally)