Electrifying the Cow Path
Summary
The piece argues that simply applying AI agents to individual steps in a workflow speeds up tasks but does not fix the entire system or organizational constraints. It uses the cow path and factory electrification analogies to claim real value comes from redesigning work and governance, placing judgment in a governed place, and letting agents execute where appropriate. The article advocates moving beyond mere automation to rethink where value and decision-making reside within an organization.