Mike Maney

Communications consigliere.

Pro-am photographer.

Ex-Calvin Klein underwear model.

Hey, two out of three ain’t bad.

  • The Inch Leonardo Never Had

    AI can help us save the ideas even Leonardo lost, but only human judgment can turn them into something real.

  • The Future Belongs to Clear Thinkers, Not Fast Writers

    Clear writing shows clear thinking. AI hasn’t changed that. But the idea that a prompt can turn anyone into a seasoned writer is a load of crap.

  • Mamma Mia. Greece, How Could Anyone Resist You?

    Greece gives you the postcard views, sure. But it’s the moments you’d write on the back that stay with you — backing a stick-shift down a village hill, lazy taverna lunches, flaneuring the day away. The small chaos and quiet calm that remind you why we travel in the first place.

  • The Magic of the Room

    One late night at an empty theater reminded me why I love stories…and why they matter in my work. The magic isn’t just the screenplay. It’s the space and attention (and the popcorn).

  • A Small Use of AI That Makes a Big Difference

    Most images posted online have no alt text. Not because people don’t care, but because describing an image requires effort in a moment that’s already passed. AI removes that friction. One prompt, a few seconds, and the world gets a little easier for someone else.

  • Lessons Learned: Celebrating a Teacher Who Never Stops Teaching

    This past weekend, I drove back to my alma mater to celebrate the retirement of one of the most influential people in my career: Professor Kim Pearson.

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