1045: Who can actually max out 5 AI subscriptions?
Shownotes
Scott and Wes answer listener questions about what replaced blogging, what to do while your AI agent works, and who should pay for token costs. They also cover keeping agents from going off the rails, getting your team excited about AI, and staying motivated when AI takes the fun out of coding.
Show Notes- 00:00 Intro
- 00:40 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:37 What’s the Modern Day Equivalent of Blogging?
- 08:35 What Should You Be Doing While Your Agent Works?
- 13:23 Brought to you by Sentry!
- 14:02 How Much Should Your Employer Cover for Token Spend?
- 18:32 Tracking What You Actually Burn with Codex Bar
- 20:26 How Do You Code HTML Emails in 2026?
- 25:22 How Do You Keep an Agent From Going Off the Rails?
- 30:23 Steering an Agent Mid Turn: Which Harness Does It Best?
- 32:44 How Do I Get My Engineers Interested in AI?
- 35:48 Beyond Telegram: Better Interfaces for Non Coding Agents
- 38:41 Staying Motivated When AI Takes the Fun Parts of Coding
- 41:55 Killing Rogue Node Processes and Restarting Your Machine
- 44:12 Custom Internal Harnesses: Worth It or a Token Hog?
- 47:47 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
- Scott: Driving Rogue
- Wes: Amazon Basics Electric Screwdriver
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