The Self Machine
05 May 2026
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Simon Tomes
Cristina Lanca Carrageis
Cristina shares a handy reflection of how we might refer to AI tooling.
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Watch the full convo: The soft skills shift everything. Are we trading soft skills for AI fluency?
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified.
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