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.

Companies Discussed

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

Chapters

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