> And I'm broadly skeptical of the Claude Code productivity discourse, the idea that AI tools will let you 10x your output if you prompt them correctly.

[Proceeds to write as if this is not only true but underselling it]

I do agree with the premise though that when smaller teams can do more there's less coordination. But that's only part of why companies exist no? You don't gain trust between individuals because both run Claude Code, the brand and institution still has enormous importance.