Hello, Show Notes Readers

We find ourselves neck-deep in a discussion about stated versus revealed preferences for the half of the show, as I take us on a trip down memory lane after doing my Christmas shopping. Nostalgia alert! Dan explains his theory on capital flight and we come to the realization that 80s dystopic downtowns were symptoms and not causes of previous preference shifts.

After that, we look into the future as Dan tells us about his experience learning to write code with AI tools. The discussion gets a bit technical, but if you're thinking about how to apply AI in your day-to-day, be sure to listen in for Dan's tips on where to get started.

Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy!

Cheers,

Sean

Highlights include:

• Why the retail landscape continues to evolve and what that means for the future of malls and city centers.
• A discussion on downtown revitalization and population density: can we break the boom-and-bust cycle of urban centers?
• Dan’s hands-on experience with AI-powered coding tools and how they’re changing the game for developers and non-developers alike.
• Practical tips for getting started with AI tools like Cursor, Bolt, and more.

• Sharper Image
• Amazon
• Brookstone
• SLB (formerly Schlumberger)
• Microsoft
• Google
• Tesla
• Simon Property Group

00:00 Holiday Reflections and the Evolution of Gift Shopping
06:44 The Changing Landscape of Malls
10:39 Capital Flight and Urban Revitalization
20:10 The Future of City Centers and Density
26:49 Economic Dynamics in Urban Development
31:48 Shifts in Urban Living Preferences
34:41 The Future of Software Development with AI
41:31 Building Software Solutions for Industry Challenges
47:07 Strategic Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Sector
51:46 Identifying Use Cases in Industries
54:24 Automation and Error Reduction in Business Processes
57:59 The Future of AI and Automation
01:00:37 Comparing AI Tools: ChatGPT vs. Claude
01:04:12 Exploring New Ideas and Recommendations