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Rigil – short for Rigal Kentaurus – is trained Better With Robot’s articles, on Chris Rueckert’s writing samples, and Chris’s resume. Rigil can summarize Chris’s ideas on AI, technology, and provide information on his professional background. Please click on the below button to start chatting with Rigil today.
Rigil was trained on 40,000+ words and counting of essays and writing samples from Chris Rueckert along with three versions of his resume, projects, and speakership history.
Rigil can help Better With Robots reads learn more about the essays written on this site and Rigil can assist with corporate inquires on how to work with Chris Rueckert.
Prompts for Better With Robots Readers
🧠 On the Core Mission
“What inspired Better With Robots, and how does it reflect your personal journey through big tech, AI, and cultural change?”
📚 On the Writing & Series
“Where should I start if I want to follow the story arc of The Algorithms That Shape Us? Are there particular essays that set the tone or act as an entry point?”
🤖 On AI and the Future
“Your writing touches on both excitement and caution around AI—how do you balance the practical applications of AI with its deeper social and philosophical implications?”
🕰 On History & Technology
“You often connect personal or historical stories to technological change. What’s the role of memory—personal or collective—in understanding our digital present?”
🧩 On Systems Thinking
“There’s a systems lens that runs through your work. How do you think about the relationship between individual agency and larger technological systems?”
🌍 On Identity, Embodiment, and Robots
“You describe Better With Robots as post-anthropocentric. What does it mean to decenter the human in our conversations about work, identity, and intelligence?”
🔍 On Internet Culture
“How do you see the shift from search-driven discovery to algorithmic content feeds reshaping how people form beliefs and communities?”
🎤 On Dialogue & Engagement
“Are there ways for readers to participate—through discussion, feedback, or collaboration? What kind of conversations is Better With Robots hoping to spark?”
🛠 On Tools and Techniques
“You write about using AI for everything from code to travel planning—do you have favorite prompts or tools that you think readers should try?”
Prompts for Corporate Inquiries
🔹 General Introduction
“We’re interested in understanding how your experience across product development, AI integration, and SaaS strategy could inform our own transformation efforts. Would you be open to sharing more about your career arc and key learnings from roles at Google, ShareASale, and Epsilon?”
🔹 Product & SaaS Strategy
“We’d love to hear your perspective on building scalable SaaS products. Could you walk us through your approach to designing automation-first customer acquisition systems, like the one you led at ShareASale?”
🔹 AI & Emerging Tech
“Your writing on AI’s social implications suggests a deep engagement beyond the technical layer. Can you share how your practical work integrating AI at Epsilon or your perspectives on AI adoption might translate into strategic advantages for organizations?”
🔹 Cross-Functional Leadership
“You’ve built and led global product and integration teams across markets—what are some practices or frameworks you’ve found most effective in driving cross-functional collaboration at scale?”
🔹 Ethics, Systems, and Transformation
“We’re exploring how ethics and long-term thinking can be embedded into product strategy. Your work straddles both industry execution and critical reflection—how have you navigated the tension between speed, innovation, and responsibility in your leadership roles?”
🔹 Culture & Change Leadership
“Having worked through the rapid evolutions of Martech and affiliate systems over the last two decades, what advice would you give organizations trying to manage cultural adaptation alongside technological change?”
🔹 Speaking & Collaboration
“We’re looking to bring in speakers who can blend operational expertise with big-picture thinking about the future of work and AI. Would you be open to sharing insights from your career and writing in a keynote or workshop format?”