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Issue 010 — Strategy, Infrastructure and the AI Stack

May 6, 2026

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21 min read

Issue 010 — Strategy, Infrastructure and the AI Stack

Five stories this week that change how you think about the stack

John McGann

Productivity

Issue 008: Accessible AI — From Hype to Everyday Use

Apr 22, 2026

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20 min read

Issue 008: Accessible AI — From Hype to Everyday Use

54% of UK firms now use AI. Most workplaces still feel unchanged. Plus Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 on trial (Zymbos Score 8.3/10).

John McGann

Productivity

AI in Plain English: What It Actually Is (and Isn't)

Apr 16, 2026

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1 min read

AI in Plain English: What It Actually Is (and Isn't)

No jargon. No hype. Just a clear, honest explanation of AI for anyone who has ever wondered what all the fuss is about — and anyone you want to share it with.

John McGann

Productivity

Zymbos Intelligence Issue 007: Signals, Noise and What AI Is Actually Doing

Apr 15, 2026

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1 min read

Zymbos Intelligence Issue 007: Signals, Noise and What AI Is Actually Doing

AI is now the #1 cause of US layoffs. UK job losses run at double the global average. Google is punishing AI content at scale. The evidence is landing.

John McGann

Productivity

PP#5 — Content Multiplication Pack — Part 1

Apr 11, 2026

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1 min read

PP#5 — Content Multiplication Pack — Part 1

One piece of content. Seven platforms. Zero extra hours. Part 1 covers the core system — the extraction prompt, five platform formats, and the Quick Start Guide.

John McGann

Productivity

Apr 7, 2026

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1 min read

PP#4.5 - The First Prompt Pack

7 prompts to try right now — no experience needed.

John McGann

Productivity

PP#4 — Prompt Pack 4 - The Anti-Sycophancy Pack

Mar 30, 2026

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1 min read

PP#4 — Prompt Pack 4 - The Anti-Sycophancy Pack

8 prompts to keep AI responses honest, rigorous, and direct

John McGann

Productivity

Mar 23, 2026

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13 min read

PP#3 — AI Governance Pack

Eight prompts for professionals navigating AI adoption, risk, and governance inside their organisations.

John McGann

Productivity

PP#2 —The Context Engineering Pack — 7 Prompts That Transform How AI Works For You

Mar 18, 2026

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12 min read

PP#2 —The Context Engineering Pack — 7 Prompts That Transform How AI Works For You

Most people give AI tasks. High performers give AI context. Here is the difference — and the prompts to close the gap.

John McGann

Productivity

PP#1-7 Prompts That Will Transform Your LinkedIn Presence

Mar 9, 2026

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4 min read

PP#1-7 Prompts That Will Transform Your LinkedIn Presence

7 prompts to build your LinkedIn presence, grow your audience, and position yourself as an authority in your field.

John McGann