Many times I have said ”that would be interesting to talk about over a beer or two.” So here it is. Over real or virtual beers, conversations with engineers about why they are an engineer, what they like about it, and some tips that they would share with others. And then anything else interesting or humorous that comes up...
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Many times I have said ”that would be interesting to talk about over a beer or two.” So here it is. Over real or virtual beers, conversations with engineers about why they are an engineer, what they like about it, and some tips that they would share with others. And then anything else interesting or humorous that comes up...
#48– Bob Bouthillier: Innovation Requires Disobedience
Like father, like son. His father was an electrical engineer.
But started college as a pharmacist
Did quality inspection of guns – including a Howizter cannon.
He can assemble guns fast – not quite as fast as Forrest Gump.
Inspecting ball bearings – stains vs pits.
His podcast summarizes books on innovation.
Just as generals are well prepared for the last war, CEOs operate in a similar way.
You don’t get real innovation without disobedience.
Treat AI like an intern.
Gell-Mann amnesia Effect – be careful trusting AI.
His AI prompts are longer than the output.
Pro2Health – inspiratory muscle trainer
The Houston Rockets tested it.
Plays the piano – had played professionally in bands.
Neuro transformation therapy – cures PTSD
Recommendations for engineers
Learn python
Learn agile techniques
Learn to use large language model
Learn to build agents with LLM.
All the books:
“Apple in China” by Patrick McGee
“Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell
“The Happiness Hypothesis” and “The Righteous Mind” by Jonathan Haidt
“Switch” by Chip and Dan Heath
“A Higher Call” by Adam Makos
“Loon Shots” by Safi Bahcall
AI Human Fusion” by Leanne Shelton
Bob’s Podcast - “Innoguide”
Bert’s Company – www.dexterityeng.com
Beers with Engineers
Many times I have said ”that would be interesting to talk about over a beer or two.” So here it is. Over real or virtual beers, conversations with engineers about why they are an engineer, what they like about it, and some tips that they would share with others. And then anything else interesting or humorous that comes up...
