Still Useful is a field guide for staying valuable in a world shaped by intelligent systems.
It explores the skills machines can't replicate—judgment, creativity, taste, emotional intelligence, and the uniquely human ability to interpret and find meaning. This is a space for ideas, observations, and practical thinking on work, technology, and what comes next.
“We live in a world where there is more and more information, and less and less meaning.”
― Jean Baudrillard, Simulacra & Simulation
Created by Andrew Hutchinson
I’m Andrew Hutchinson, a marketing and growth leader based in Washington, D.C., working at the intersection of technology, privacy, and the modern workplace. I’ve spent my career building brands, shaping strategy, and helping people communicate clearly in complex environments.
Still Useful is a personal project — part blog, part experiment — exploring one central question: How do humans stay valuable in an age of machines?
Humans
What remains distinctly human as machines grow more capable? This section examines judgment, taste, creativity, and the cultural forces that shape how we think and create value in a digital age.
Machines
How do systems actually work, and how should we use them? A practical look at AI and automation, with an emphasis on understanding leverage instead of chasing hype.
Work
Work is changing. What creates value still matters. Essays and frameworks on tools, productivity, and building careers and output that endure as technology accelerates.
Field Notes
Ideas in progress. Short reflections, experiments, and real-time thinking on what it means to stay useful — personally and professionally.
