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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

New party trick: whenever someone starts arguing AGI is imminent, shout "I refute it thus!" and show them Bergman's PERSONA.

A still from Bergman's persona: a black and white still of a boy wearing glasses and holding up his right hand against a screen that shows a blurry face of a woman.

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Our next livestream starts in less than two hours (8 AM PT) — Greg and I will discuss the angst many design and product team leaders are feeling as a result of AI adoption. Join us! youtube.com/live/4FYXZEk...

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Are you feeling anxious? I wouldn’t be surprised if you are. AI is upending our work — and our identities, too. Greg Petroff and I have been discussing what we’re hearing from design and product leaders.

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Reminder: this Thursday, Greg Petroff and I will livestream a conversation about what superagency means for SMBs + what we've learned so far at unfinishe_. Join us on YouTube!

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

What does "superagency" mean for small and medium businesses trying to get work done? Next week, Greg Petroff and I are launching a new series of live conversations to explore the possibilities of AI for SMBs.

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Much of what passes for ‘news’ is more about stoking desire than informing. 👀

A screenshot of the Apple News iPad app showing several ‘news’ items that read like thinly veiled commercials.

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Are you a visual thinker with a book in you? Join me at the Sketch Your Mind conference on Oct 16 where I’ll show how I used visual maps to write two of my books. It’s online — and it’s free!

Sketch Your Mind Conference poster featuring Jorge Arango, Information Architect and author of Duly Noted. His talk 'How I Write My Books: Visual Structures that Help You Think' is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 09:00 San Francisco time, with additional times listed for New York, Paris, Tokyo, and Wellington. Website URL: sketch-your-mind.com/2025

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

In my latest experiment in using AI for information architecture, I used Claude Code to suggest possible categorization schemes for my blog. The results are promising — check it out: jarango.com/2025/07/01/u... Photo by Casey Horner on Unsplash #InformationArchitecture #ContentManagement #AI

Photo of a forest taken from the floor, with trees vanishing into the sky.

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Anthropomorphizing much? Trying out Claude Code.

Screenshot of the Claude terminal interface displaying startup tips. The fourth tip, highlighted by a pink arrow, reads: “Be as specific as you would with another engineer for the best results.”

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

The most brutal epilogue I’ve ever read.

Screenshot from an ebook of The Consolation of Philosophy. It reads: “Epilogue - Within a short time of writing The Consolation of Philosophy, Boethius died by a cruel death. As to the manner of his death there is some uncertainty. According to one account, he was cut down by the swords of the soldiers before the very judgment seat of Theodoric; according to another, a cord was first fastened round his forehead, and tightened till “his eyes started”; he was then killed with a club.”

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Hey there! It’s Humanities Crash Course movie night. This evening, we’re watching LA DOLCE VITA (1960), starring Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg.

A still from the movie LA DOLCE VITA showing a man and a woman in evening dress standing in a public fountain, about to kiss.

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

IA meets AI!. In my upcoming IA Conference workshop, I'll show you practical ways to use LLMs to speed up the work of organizing large websites. Join me in Philadelphia on April 30: bit.ly/4iPhlYU

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Why read about things that happened a long time ago? Because they help us grok what’s happening now. In my latest “Learning by Note” newsletter, I reflect on timeless — and ominous — insights into power from Ancient Rome. www.learningbynote.com/p/humanities...

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Are you an information architect or content strategist wanting to learn how to better use AI? Join me in Philadelphia on Apr 30 for a hands-on AI workshop. Sign up now: www.theiaconference.com/sessions/usi...

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

It's hard to believe that I've already completed ten weeks in the humanities crash course. On this week, I read six classic Greek dramas, heard the blues, and saw a movie starring the late, great Gene Hackman. How do they connect? Read on to find out. 👇 www.learningbynote.com/p/humanities...

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

In the sixth week of my humanities crash course, I learned ancient lessons about love and war plus more recent insights into the power of imitation.

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Ancient lessons in love and war, supplemented with more recent insights into the power of imitation.
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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Post a picture of yourself from a different era

Photo of a young boy sitting in front of a TRS-80 Model I computer.

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Many platforms let humans prompt AIs. LinkedIn uses AI to prompt humans.

A screenshot of a notification or message that reads: “You’re one of a few experts invited to answer: Developers are questioning your IA structures. How will you defend your design choices?”

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 06/03/2024

Among other things, having LLMs that can "read" images means there is absolutely no excuse ever again for including images in HTML without rich and relevant ALT descriptions.

A screenshot showing a conversation with ChatGPT, where the user requests a short ALT description for an image featuring a 2x2 grid representing the classical elements associated with cold, hot, dry, and wet qualities.

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 22/01/2024

Possible career directions for designers working in an AI-driven world. jarango.com/2024/01/21/f...

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 18/01/2024

It's a treat to hold a physical copy of "Duly Noted" — especially in the company of the amazing @hrheingold.bsky.social, who wrote the foreword. 🙏

A photo of Jorge Arango and Howard Rheingold holding a copy of the book "Duly Noted."

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 24/12/2023

In my latest newsletter: how to create effective habits, plus more Steve Portigal on writing and other things worth your attention. mailchi.mp/3f8be10f06ef...

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 06/10/2023

Breaking the chain, but your prompt reminded me of how much I enjoy New Orleans. 😜

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 01/10/2023

In my latest newsletter: Making the most of big changes, plus Jenae Cohn on design for learning and other things worth your attention. INFORMA(C)TION No. 153: Inflection Points mailchi.mp/3533b2aa8db8...

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 17/09/2023

In the latest issue of my newsletter: Why heuristic evaluations matter for information architecture, plus Sönke Ahrens on smart notes and other things worth your attention. mailchi.mp/871bea6b9a18...

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 03/09/2023

In the latest issue of my newsletter: Key practices information architects must know, plus Chiara Ogan on personal libraries and other things worth your attention. mailchi.mp/8dce99e555a4...

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 15/05/2023

It's clever of Bluesky to include Moderation as a top level nav item: it emphasizes the platform's efforts in this important area.

Screenshot of the Bluesky moderation screen.

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Jorge Arango @jarango.bsky.social · 30/04/2023

INFORMACTION No. 142: How to keep your stuff findable mailchi.mp/e549f102f251/tiiczhe13d

Painting: Trompe-l’oeil – cabinet in the pantry with wild fowls, fish and fruit by Jean Valette-Falgores Penot

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