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What happens when you roast the expert?

Featuring From the Weekly Meeting. Published July 11, 2026.

Collin Thomas opens with a roast of Michael Wacht, turning a moment of conflict into a real, practical lesson about AI tools.

Sometimes the best lessons come from direct disagreement. This clip shows how challenging an established idea leads to a better understanding.

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