EverythingIsVibe

Signal

The Era of Agency.

A citation page for the idea that defines this project: when intelligence gets automated, decisive agency compounds.

Cited Signals

Carmack and Graham

Two aligned signals shape this page: agency compounds when tools become abundant, and taste becomes the final differentiator once anyone can build.

Carmack Post · Key Excerpt

“The modern age has richly rewarded people with a combination of high intelligence and high agency... exceptional agency will come into their own.”

Paul Graham · Feb 14

"In the AI age, taste becomes even more important. When anyone can make anything, the differentiator is what you choose to make."

paulgraham.com/taste.html

Interpretation

Tooling Shift

Competence that required teams now fits inside one focused person with good systems.

Taste Shift

With execution accessible, original taste and clear narrative become the durable differentiator.

Action Shift

Fast iteration, real distribution, and agency in public define modern creative advantage.