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He tried 200 to-do apps so you don't have to

July 15, 2026·1h 8m·6-min readinterviewtechnology
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Despite the hype, most AI productivity tools today offer marginal gains, and the real advantage lies in simplicity, a single source of truth, and offloading tedious tasks—not letting AI run your life. David Pierce argues that staying curious and using AI as a tool, not a replacement, is t

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David Pierce

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David PierceElla MarkianosCasey Newton

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