Conversation with Simon Wardley in November 2025

Had a great conversation with Simon Wardley about Wardely Mapping, but also the politics in technology and how he compares the AI evolution to the cloud shift in the computing landscape, and got his views on the geopolitical aspects of artificial intelligence, while ending focused on the way he uses LinkedIn.

Very relevant discussion about hypermedia and capabilities that provides a good deal of material for Naftiko storytelling.

Questions

  • What is Wardley mapping?
  • Is there politics in technology?
  • What do you say to people when they say AI will be cheaper?
  • How do we make AI visible?
  • What are the implications of AI at the geopolitical level?
  • Can you talk to how you use LinkedIn?
  • What gives you hope right now?

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