You can just do things
The article argues that individuals, particularly men, should take initiative and 'just do things' without waiting for permission or ideal conditions, emphasizing personal agency in the age of AI and accessible technology. It critiques both the paralysis of aiming too high and the passivity of inaction, encouraging readers to act on small, personal needs as a starting point. The author shares personal experiences to illustrate how solving one's own problems can lead to meaningful action and innovation.
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You can just do things March 30, 2026 | 15 minutes to read A few days into writing this essay, I realized that this essay is for men. So, if you’re a woman, you’re welcome to read, just be mindful that it is based largely on a man’s experience of the world and adapts a specific set of masculine premises on life, world and fulfilment. If there’s one thing that I truly believe in, it is this: you can just do things. Let me repeat it: You. Can. Just. Do. Things. And in the age of AI, this belief becomes stronger than ever. Whatever limitations remained in the internet technology, the AI technology is overcoming them. In fact, it already has overcome the limitation of personalization.
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