Why I am Blogging: The Benefits of Writing as an AI Engineer
Why I am blogging
Blogging is more than just sharing thoughts; it’s a strategic move for any professional in the technical field. As a machine learning engineer, I’ve found that maintaining a personal site offers benefits that social media platforms simply cannot match. Here are the core reasons why I choose to blog:
- Building an Internet Presence: I am blogging to establish a solid presence on the internet. My hope is to collaborate with people who are genuinely interested in the same niche topics. By putting my thoughts out there, I am essentially “reversing the search process”—instead of looking for opportunities, I’m allowing the right opportunities and people to find me.
- A Living Resume: A blog serves as a dynamic resume and a blueprint of my existence in the digital world. It shows what I’m working on, how I think, and my progression over time.
- Helping the Community: My ultimate goal is to help others. By providing valuable content based on my own struggles and solutions, I can make someone else’s learning journey slightly easier.
- Knowledge Organization: Organizing my knowledge and recapping topics helps me experience those valuable “aha” moments! 💡 It’s a true test of understanding; if you can’t explain it simply in a blog post, you probably don’t understand it well enough.
- Ownership of Content: I am not a fan of social media feeds (Facebook, X/Twitter, or LinkedIn) for long-form technical content. These platforms are designed for engagement, not for reference. A blog is a stable repository for technical knowledge.
- Freedom and Independence: I value the freedom of speech. On my own domain, I can express my technical opinions and thoughts without the constraints or censorship of social media algorithms.
- Learning in Public: I want to discuss topics while I’m learning them because they are fresh. This “beginner’s mind” perspective is often more helpful to others in a similar position than a post-hoc summary by an expert.
- Focused Learning: When I know I have to write about a topic, my mind becomes more focused on the subtle details. This makes the entire learning process more enjoyable and rigorous.
- Longevity and Searchability: Posts on social media disappear within days. A blog post is indexed by search engines and can be found by someone years later. It solves the “feed problem” where valuable knowledge is buried under a mountain of new, less relevant updates.
Should You Blog Too?
Absolutely. Whether you are a student, a junior developer, or a senior researcher, blogging forces you to communicate clearly. In the age of AI, the ability to synthesize information and present a unique perspective is becoming even more valuable. You don’t need a massive audience; you just need to write for yourself and the one person who might be searching for that specific bug fix or explanation tomorrow.
References
- https://medium.com/@racheltho/why-you-yes-you-should-blog-7d2544ac1045
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