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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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.
Opus And Cloud Code Advantage
- Ian says Claude (Opus) remains the best app for tooling and architect-level work in his experience.
- He still uses AMP for architecture but finds Cloud Code with Opus unmatched for day-to-day coding help.
Run Overnight Business Research
- Aaron suggests kicking off AI agents on business research overnight and review results in the morning.
- Have the AI examine problems from multiple angles to surface hidden weaknesses or opportunities.