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You may have noticed the Cambrian explosion of AI agents crawling across the web lately—moltbot, openclaw, claudebot, and a dozen others I've lost track of. These tools offer genuinely impressive capabilities, the kind of thing that makes you rearrange your workflow and start thinking about what becomes possible when software can act on your behalf with something approaching judgment. I find myself cautiously excited, which is the appropriate posture toward any technology that asks for the keys to your digital life in exchange for convenience.

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1. Use your own technology, wisely: Most people do not think carefully enough about the technologies they employ on a daily basis. We must take greater responsibility for the tools we use. Ask questions like, “Is this technology serving my highest interests? How can it be better used for my benefit? Can it be used for the benefit of others?”

2. Know thyself: Technologies work best when we have a clear and unwavering sense of self. Unfortunately, most people are deeply confused about who and what they are. It is impossible to “resist technology” if you do not know what you really want from it. I recommend focusing on the following areas: spiritual exploration, self-development, mindful introspection, and interpersonal communication.

3. Find the right balance: There is a place and time for all things. We must strike the proper balance between the old ways and the new. Remember that every age has its advantages and its disadvantages. Be prepared to use either one at any given time. This means being equally proficient in both analog and digital techniques, as well as being able to tell which one is more appropriate.

4. Share your vision: No matter what path you choose, the most important thing is to make it visible to others. Talk about it, write about it, show it in pictures or films, create a movement or an institution. Help other people find their way through this age of technology by offering them a clear vision of where they are going, what they are becoming, and how to get there.