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  In February 2026, a viral essay titled “Something Big Is Happening” by Matt Shumer began circulating globally. Shared across social media, translated into multiple languages, and discussed in countless YouTube commentaries, it reportedly reached tens of millions of readers in just days. The headline message was dramatic: We may already be living through a major AI inflection point — and most people don’t realize it yet. That claim deserves serious discussion — not hype, not dismissal — but careful analysis. Let’s step back and examine what is actually happening. The Core Argument: AI Has Crossed a Threshold Shumer’s argument is not that AI is improving — we already know that. His claim is that recent systems from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic have reached a qualitative shift, not just incremental upgrades. The difference? AI is increasingly able to: Complete complex multi-step workflows Write production-level software Analyze and synthesize large bo...

  Chinese New Year has always been about reunion. This year, as I sat at Sam’s mom’s house, I felt once again how precious these gatherings are — especially as we grow older. The Warmth of the Table The dining table was full — not only with food, but with memories. There were traditional dishes prepared with care, each carrying meaning: prosperity, longevity, harmony. The aroma filled the room long before we sat down. Laughter mixed with the clinking of bowls and chopsticks. Conversations overlapped in Cantonese — sometimes serious, sometimes playful. At our age, we no longer rush through meals. We savor them. Not only the taste, but the company. Conversations Across Generations Sam’s brothers shared stories — about work, about health, about how the world seems to be changing faster each year. We reflected on how different Chinese New Year feels today compared to decades ago. In the past, celebration meant fireworks and red envelopes. Today, celebration also includes someth...