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The pair question how much time and effort we should be investing into a problem with AI vs the outcome we receive, their work and experimentation with MCP servers, Sami shares his big bid on AI to save some time, while Chad tells the tragic tale of why he stopped playing Diablo IV.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Chad and Sami share some learning moments with one another as they discuss the recent projects they’ve been working on at thoughtbot.</p>

<p>The pair question how much time and effort we should be investing into a problem with AI vs the outcome we receive, their work and experimentation with MCP servers, Sami shares his big bid on AI to save some time, while Chad tells the tragic tale of why he stopped playing Diablo IV.</p>

<p>—</p>

<p>Don’t forget we have a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtbot" rel="nofollow">YouTube channel</a> where you can watch all the streams mentioned in this episode along with video versions of the show. </p>

<p>You can find Chad all over social media as @cpytel and Sami through <a href="https://samibirnbaum.com" rel="nofollow">his website</a>. You can also connect with the duo via their LinkedIn pages - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cpytel/" rel="nofollow">Chad</a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samibirnbaum/" rel="nofollow">Sami</a>.</p>

<p>If you would like to support the show, head over to our <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/thoughtbot" rel="nofollow">GitHub page</a>, or check out <a href="https://podcast.thoughtbot.com" rel="nofollow">our website</a>.</p>

<p>Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: <a href="mailto:hosts@giantrobots.fm" rel="nofollow">hosts@giantrobots.fm</a></p>

<p>This has been a <a href="https://thoughtbot.com/" rel="nofollow">thoughtbot</a> podcast. <br>
Stay up to date by following us on social media - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> - <a href="https://thoughtbot.social/@thoughtbot" rel="nofollow">Mastodon</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thoughtbotvideo" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> - <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thoughtbot.com" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a></p>

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    <![CDATA[<p>Chad and Sami share some learning moments with one another as they discuss the recent projects they’ve been working on at thoughtbot.</p>

<p>The pair question how much time and effort we should be investing into a problem with AI vs the outcome we receive, their work and experimentation with MCP servers, Sami shares his big bid on AI to save some time, while Chad tells the tragic tale of why he stopped playing Diablo IV.</p>

<p>—</p>

<p>Don’t forget we have a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtbot" rel="nofollow">YouTube channel</a> where you can watch all the streams mentioned in this episode along with video versions of the show. </p>

<p>You can find Chad all over social media as @cpytel and Sami through <a href="https://samibirnbaum.com" rel="nofollow">his website</a>. You can also connect with the duo via their LinkedIn pages - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cpytel/" rel="nofollow">Chad</a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samibirnbaum/" rel="nofollow">Sami</a>.</p>

<p>If you would like to support the show, head over to our <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/thoughtbot" rel="nofollow">GitHub page</a>, or check out <a href="https://podcast.thoughtbot.com" rel="nofollow">our website</a>.</p>

<p>Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: <a href="mailto:hosts@giantrobots.fm" rel="nofollow">hosts@giantrobots.fm</a></p>

<p>This has been a <a href="https://thoughtbot.com/" rel="nofollow">thoughtbot</a> podcast. <br>
Stay up to date by following us on social media - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> - <a href="https://thoughtbot.social/@thoughtbot" rel="nofollow">Mastodon</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thoughtbotvideo" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> - <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thoughtbot.com" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a></p>

<p>© 2025 thoughtbot, inc.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://github.com/sponsors/thoughtbot">Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots</a></p>]]>
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