In September 2026 I reflected on two distinct topics in LinkedIn posts: the evolving "absurd era" of presentation creation where AI‑generated decks and notes are read verbatim, and the distortive effect of constant data visibility on investment risk perception.
I decided to limit AI use to auxiliary tasks – research (e.g., Britannica), image sourcing, structural drafting, and polishing – because AI cannot convey the lived emotional nuance of a presenter.
I decided to evaluate investments on the horizon they were designed for rather than reacting to every real‑time NAV update, to avoid mis‑interpreting volatility induced by frequent monitoring.
Key observations from the posts include: “The PPT is just a tool.” and “Volatility rises the more often you look.” These underscore that tools and data are neutral; the presenter’s story and the investor’s perspective give them meaning.