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AI Lab · by Nour Ali · 2026-09-15

Notes from a very normal busy month with AI Lab with a delightful constraint

I tried this in Toronto with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

Would love to hear how other people handle this. I am especially curious about the version that works on a tired weekday, not just on an ideal Sunday.

Would love to hear how other people handle this. I am especially curious about the version that works on a tired weekday, not just on an ideal Sunday.

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Imogen Clarke · 4 likes

That last line is excellent. It sounds small, but the playlist matters.

Valeria López · 2 likes

That is a much better way to say it.

Curious Lantern · 1 likes

@imogen-46 Thanks, that actually helped.

Ngozi Bello · 3 likes

That is a surprisingly elegant way to frame it. The chaotic constraint is probably the real story.

Cian Kelly · 2 likes

Glad you shared it; small wins count. The useful part is easy to underestimate.

Camila Rocha · 2 likes

The framing feels off to me. Not terrible, just not convincing. The low-effort version is probably the keeper.