You've Been a Bad Agent

Are we in a moment? The OpenClaw/Cloudbot autonomous agent craze explained
Why everyone suddenly bought Mac Minis (and why Matt refuses to)
Moltbook: Reddit for agents where bots questions their mortality
Files vs SQLite for agent memory - what actually works for long-term storage
MCP's future: stateless tools, elicitation, and a world with no human in the loop
Walled gardens vs open internet - will APIs open up for agents to roam free?
Models getting better at "just keep going" - the metric Anthropic optimized for
The massive rift between frontier AI users and "stochastic parrots" skeptics
Blacksmith CI: Wilhelm's hot tip for faster GitHub Actions
Closing question: If Moltbook is Reddit for agents, what is GitHub for agents?
Architecture twitter article about Clawdbot: https://x.com/Hesamation/status/2017038553058857413

Matt's Big Move to Lisbon
Cloudflare Code Mode: 2,500 Tools in 1,000 Tokens
Code Mode vs Bash vs SQLite: What Actually Works for Agents
2025 Reflections: The Year of Claude Code and MCP
2026 Preview: Files Are Back
Quick Fire: Best Model, Best Lab, Biggest Surprises

CGPGrey Video on Yearly Themes

"chat to your mouth Claude and grow a new tooth"
"I think I would have like a huge ego now for sure"
"have you seen the blimp"

Takeaways
All of these people in this industry have suddenly become important at work.
Their work suddenly became important to a lot of the world.
If I had worked at Anthropic five years ago, I would have a huge ego now.
The growth in the AI industry feels unevenly distributed.
The current time feels strange due to the rapid changes in AI.
Ego can be a significant factor in how individuals perceive their roles.
The importance of work can influence personal identity.
The AI landscape is evolving in unexpected ways.
Understanding the psychological impact of industry changes is crucial.
The conversation reflects on the novelty of the current AI growth.

"a brief history of a very specific building in London."
"there's a lot of room to optimize your code base for an agent."
"70 % of our code is written by an agent."
"The place I see where humans are still add tons of value…."
"spending 10, 15 minutes on a prompt is not unusual."
"I’m not sure I wanna wear a muzzle"

Takeaways
Matt recently joined Ona, previously known as Gitpod, and is excited about the developments there.
The transition from Gitpod to Ona reflects a broader evolution in remote development environments.
Remote development environments can significantly enhance productivity and onboarding for new engineers.
AI agents are becoming integral to software development, allowing for automated code writing and testing.
The importance of inner source practices in large organizations can facilitate collaboration and innovation.
Amp Free represents a shift in how AI tools can be monetized and accessed by users.
Guardrails are essential for ensuring that AI agents operate within safe and defined parameters.
The balance between security and productivity is a constant challenge in software engineering.
Personal AI workflows can streamline tasks and enhance efficiency in development processes.
The future of AI tools will likely involve more integration with existing workflows and systems.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings
02:28 Transitioning to Cloudflare and Team Dynamics
05:25 Exploring the Cloudflare Office and Culture
08:20 The Evolution of Gitpod to OWNr
10:58 Understanding Remote Development Environments
14:04 The Role of Agents in Software Development
16:50 Inner Source and Collaboration in Large Companies
19:51 The Future of Remote Development and AI Agents
22:33 Harnesses and Their Role in Development
26:07 The Power of Interview Questions
28:14 Innovative Business Models in AI
31:12 The Evolution of AI Tools
34:07 Optimizing Code for Agents
37:56 Guardrails in AI Development
46:24 Personal AI Workflows and Productivity