As somewhat of a journalist and thought leader covering Generative AI, I am often asked why I don't get more technical in my articles. "Why not dive into the engineering details or software code?" critics may wonder. It's a fair question. My reporting sticks to the conceptual level, often avoiding granular technical specifics. There are strategic reasons I've adopted this approach.
In this essay, I will explain why conceptual thinking and communication are so vital for technology thought leadership. While technical knowledge is indispensable, becoming too focused on technical minutiae can actually impair visionary thinking and access for general audiences.
