Steffi’s Substack

I built a system to read 2,846 newsletters for me

The messy reality behind my "perfect" productivity solution

Aug 31 • 

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Beyond the efficiency trap

AI promised me coffee breaks. Instead, I built more automations than I can count.

Aug 23 • 

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The Flatmate Who Never Sleeps

On living with AI's constant agreement (and teaching it to argue)

Aug 5 • 

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July 2025

The Great AI Allergy

What happens when you can't unhear the robot in the room

Jul 16 • 

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Almost Human

What an algorithm taught me about human connection

Jul 6 • 

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June 2025

The Art of Looking Twice

A viral MIT study, what it actually found, and the delicious irony of how we consume research.

Jun 22 • 

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The Luxury of Slowness

My small rebellion against AI acceleration

Jun 15 • 

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May 2025

One Prompt Away

The art of knowing when to stop

May 26 • 

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The Great Brain Robbery

Mental fitness in the age of artificial know-it-alls

May 19 • 

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March 2025

The AI Website Chronicles: 80% Joy, 20% Pain

AI promised to democratize web development. "Anyone can build a website now!" they said. Well, they were right—sort of.

Mar 11 • 

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February 2025