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Everything I Really Needed to Know About Technology I Learned on a Skateboard

by Josh Tyson
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Speed wobbles are scary. You’re rolling super fast down a hill and your skateboard suddenly starts careening wildly back and forth. It’s like you’re standing on a tightrope and someone is shaking violently. Fight it and you almost always lose. Staying upright is a matter of surrendering to the wild motion.

We’re in a speed wobble moment with technology. Things are moving fast and careening wildly. Fighting the moment will send you to the concrete. Find your way in the flow, and you might roll through to the other side. That’s just one thing I’ve learned about technology on a skateboard. Here are some more:

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Josh Tyson
Josh Tyson is the co-author of the first bestselling book about conversational AI, Age of Invisible Machines. He is also the Director of Creative Content at OneReach.ai and co-host of both the Invisible Machines and N9K podcasts. His writing has appeared in numerous publications over the years, including Chicago Reader, Fast Company, FLAUNT, The New York Times, Observer, SLAP, Stop Smiling, Thrasher, and Westword. 

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  • The article explores parallels between skateboarding and technology, highlighting lessons learned from embracing motion, failure, and inclusivity in navigating the dynamic landscape of AI and innovation.

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