The 6 reasons your work is hard
Most people are about to open four new browser tabs and sign up for two more AI subscriptions. This post is an argument for understanding what you actually need before you make that move.
TL;DR
- Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro release, with significant reasoning gains, highlights the need to critically evaluate AI model releases.
- The article proposes a six-axis framework to understand what makes work difficult and which aspects AI can automate.
- It suggests shifting the focus from 'which AI to use' to understanding the difficulty of tasks and the quality of AI output.
- A companion guide and prompt kit are offered to help users apply the framework, audit their current AI usage, and develop better judgment for AI-generated content.