Mostly Technical 112: Token Machine
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Dec 23, 2025 The hosts dive into holiday adventures and the charm of Santa photos. They debate the value of an MBA in today's AI-driven world. Ian shares his cautious approach to token-heavy development while discussing the productivity of AI agents that work while you sleep. They explore the role of AI in refining business ideas and highlight the utility of Telegram bots for workflow management. Plus, there's chatter about car choices influenced by parenting and the latest in tech tools.
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Phone-As-Key Magic
- Aaron's Rivian started using Apple Wallet keys and now unlocks reliably well before he reaches the car.
- He finds the improvement so transformative it felt like buying a new car.
Bass Pro Santa Tradition
- Ian and his family go to Bass Pro Shops once a year to see Santa and get a hilariously bleak family photo.
- The kids enjoyed the visit but the staged photo looked like a Depression-era portrait.
Prefer Smooth Tool Integrations
- Aaron upgraded to Codex 5.2 and warns about slow runs and overly specific permission prompts.
- He prefers Claude for smoother tool integration and faster developer workflows.