Software Defined Talk Episode 555: After the Dream
Jan 16, 2026
This week, the hosts dive into Apple's unexpected partnership with Google to integrate AI into Siri, causing waves in the tech landscape. They debate the ideal timing for meetings and how too many can derail productivity. A futuristic proposal suggests AI personas could take over meeting facilitation, sparking lively predictions. Plus, the group analyzes AWS's strategy for 2026 amidst rising competition from Google Cloud, questioning whether multi-cloud adoption signals a shift in focus. Tune in for insights, laughs, and a sprinkle of nostalgia!
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Offset Meeting Times
- Start meetings with a small buffer so attendees can transition and reduce back-to-back fatigue.
- Classify meeting types (customer vs internal) and set punctuality expectations accordingly.
Meeting Overload Breaks Norms
- Too many meetings erode punctuality and attention more than start-time rules do.
- Fix meeting volume and clarity first, then enforce timing norms for better behavior.
Let AI Run Meetings First
- Run experiments using AI personas to simulate meetings and compare outcomes to humans.
- Use those results to eliminate needless meetings or automate routine coordination.