Davin Oishi
@davinoishi.bsky.social
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Sharks 🦈 & 49ers 🏈 fan | Foodie 🍣🥖🦞
VancouverBC-based | World-bound
Sharks 🦈 & 49ers 🏈 fan | Foodie 🍣🥖🦞
VancouverBC-based | World-bound
One unpopular belief I have in 2026.
Content does not need to be perfect. It needs to be useful.
Most content is intentionally lightweight. AI helps me fix mistakes, recover broken recordings, and turn long content into short clips.
Full breakdown here.
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Content does not need to be perfect. It needs to be useful.
Most content is intentionally lightweight. AI helps me fix mistakes, recover broken recordings, and turn long content into short clips.
Full breakdown here.
medium.com/@davinoishi/...
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January 24, 2026 at 6:15 PM
One unpopular belief I have in 2026.
Content does not need to be perfect. It needs to be useful.
Most content is intentionally lightweight. AI helps me fix mistakes, recover broken recordings, and turn long content into short clips.
Full breakdown here.
medium.com/@davinoishi/...
Content does not need to be perfect. It needs to be useful.
Most content is intentionally lightweight. AI helps me fix mistakes, recover broken recordings, and turn long content into short clips.
Full breakdown here.
medium.com/@davinoishi/...
If your AI tools have not changed in six months, that is a warning sign.
AI is not infrastructure yet. It is closer to a fast-moving ecosystem. Tools appear, improve rapidly, then get replaced.
That is why I treat my AI stack as a living system, not a fixed setup.
medium.com/@davinoishi/...
AI is not infrastructure yet. It is closer to a fast-moving ecosystem. Tools appear, improve rapidly, then get replaced.
That is why I treat my AI stack as a living system, not a fixed setup.
medium.com/@davinoishi/...
January 22, 2026 at 6:45 PM
If your AI tools have not changed in six months, that is a warning sign.
AI is not infrastructure yet. It is closer to a fast-moving ecosystem. Tools appear, improve rapidly, then get replaced.
That is why I treat my AI stack as a living system, not a fixed setup.
medium.com/@davinoishi/...
AI is not infrastructure yet. It is closer to a fast-moving ecosystem. Tools appear, improve rapidly, then get replaced.
That is why I treat my AI stack as a living system, not a fixed setup.
medium.com/@davinoishi/...
“Which is the best LLM?” That is the wrong question.
Using one model for everything is like using a single programming language for every system. It works, but it slows you down.
Your AI stack should be composable. Pick tools based on the task, not brand loyalty.
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Using one model for everything is like using a single programming language for every system. It works, but it slows you down.
Your AI stack should be composable. Pick tools based on the task, not brand loyalty.
medium.com/@davinoishi/...
January 19, 2026 at 5:15 PM
“Which is the best LLM?” That is the wrong question.
Using one model for everything is like using a single programming language for every system. It works, but it slows you down.
Your AI stack should be composable. Pick tools based on the task, not brand loyalty.
medium.com/@davinoishi/...
Using one model for everything is like using a single programming language for every system. It works, but it slows you down.
Your AI stack should be composable. Pick tools based on the task, not brand loyalty.
medium.com/@davinoishi/...
Started the new year in Tokyo, Ho Chi Min, Phu Quac, and Hong Kong. Best wishes to everyone.
January 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Started the new year in Tokyo, Ho Chi Min, Phu Quac, and Hong Kong. Best wishes to everyone.
People keep asking what AI tools I use.
Here is my actual AI stack for 2026. The good, the boring, and the stuff I stopped using.
No hype. Just what saves me hours every week.
Article 👇
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Here is my actual AI stack for 2026. The good, the boring, and the stuff I stopped using.
No hype. Just what saves me hours every week.
Article 👇
medium.com/@davinoishi/...
January 14, 2026 at 8:14 PM
People keep asking what AI tools I use.
Here is my actual AI stack for 2026. The good, the boring, and the stuff I stopped using.
No hype. Just what saves me hours every week.
Article 👇
medium.com/@davinoishi/...
Here is my actual AI stack for 2026. The good, the boring, and the stuff I stopped using.
No hype. Just what saves me hours every week.
Article 👇
medium.com/@davinoishi/...
I’d like to see a similar end of year report from Claude. I use Claude much more than ChatGPT.
December 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I’d like to see a similar end of year report from Claude. I use Claude much more than ChatGPT.
Standard snack location SnackShot. But they have a gravel pit to play with now. If you collect enough items (by weight) you can spin the wheel for a prize.
So many people having fun.
So many people having fun.
December 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Standard snack location SnackShot. But they have a gravel pit to play with now. If you collect enough items (by weight) you can spin the wheel for a prize.
So many people having fun.
So many people having fun.
#UnadventurousCat sleeping. Nothing new.
December 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
#UnadventurousCat sleeping. Nothing new.
AI - not so smart moment.
Gemini asking for feedback on which version A or B is better.
Gemini asking for feedback on which version A or B is better.
December 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
AI - not so smart moment.
Gemini asking for feedback on which version A or B is better.
Gemini asking for feedback on which version A or B is better.
#UnadventurousCat in his tree box looking at the rain.
October 31, 2025 at 7:26 PM
#UnadventurousCat in his tree box looking at the rain.
#UnadventurousCat likes to sleep on my desk while I’m working. His favorite position is with my hand squishing his head.
October 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
#UnadventurousCat likes to sleep on my desk while I’m working. His favorite position is with my hand squishing his head.
I don’t know why #UnadventurousCat is surprised when I come back to my desk.
October 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I don’t know why #UnadventurousCat is surprised when I come back to my desk.
Udon lunch at Marugame. My go to order. #ThingsToEatVancouver
October 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Udon lunch at Marugame. My go to order. #ThingsToEatVancouver
The only time you can find tables to eat at Granville Island. When it’s raining. ☔️ #ThingsToDoVancouver
October 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The only time you can find tables to eat at Granville Island. When it’s raining. ☔️ #ThingsToDoVancouver
No sun, but always fun when the Aqua Bus comes by. Granville Island for lunch and Lee’s Donuts. #ThingsToDoVancouver
October 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
No sun, but always fun when the Aqua Bus comes by. Granville Island for lunch and Lee’s Donuts. #ThingsToDoVancouver
New box in the house always means a new nap spot. #UnadventurousCat loves boxes.
September 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
New box in the house always means a new nap spot. #UnadventurousCat loves boxes.
Izakaya at Zakkushi on Denman, West End, Vancouver. Our go to izakaya. #ThingsToEatVancouver
September 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Izakaya at Zakkushi on Denman, West End, Vancouver. Our go to izakaya. #ThingsToEatVancouver
Foods from Greece and Turkey. Ate a lot during the trip.
September 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Foods from Greece and Turkey. Ate a lot during the trip.
Non-Ocean-centric highlights from Greek Islands
September 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Non-Ocean-centric highlights from Greek Islands
Santorini and Mykonos ocean views. The pictures don’t come close to capturing the colors. The pinks and purples in the sunset every night.
September 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Santorini and Mykonos ocean views. The pictures don’t come close to capturing the colors. The pinks and purples in the sunset every night.
An afternoon and sunset in Mykonos. It was super windy. Boat basically just hugged the coast as it was too windy to go island hopping.
September 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
An afternoon and sunset in Mykonos. It was super windy. Boat basically just hugged the coast as it was too windy to go island hopping.
The quick highlights of a few days in Istanbul.
September 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The quick highlights of a few days in Istanbul.
Visited Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Dolmabahce Palace. Here are just the ceiling highlights. There is no way either of those mosques could be built today with any amount of money. The craftsmanship is astonishing.
September 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Visited Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Dolmabahce Palace. Here are just the ceiling highlights. There is no way either of those mosques could be built today with any amount of money. The craftsmanship is astonishing.
Ancient Roman spa city. Thermal waters flow down white travertine terraces. Amazing in person. Google some drone pictures for better idea of how big this area is. You basically walk down a mountain of these terraces.
September 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Ancient Roman spa city. Thermal waters flow down white travertine terraces. Amazing in person. Google some drone pictures for better idea of how big this area is. You basically walk down a mountain of these terraces.
And not to be left out. Cats of Istanbul. Including cats in the museum store, a cat napping at the Topkapi Palace.
September 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
And not to be left out. Cats of Istanbul. Including cats in the museum store, a cat napping at the Topkapi Palace.