About the Author
Michael Borck is a software developer and educator working at the intersection of human expertise and artificial intelligence. He developed the Conversation, Not Delegation methodology: the idea that AI is most valuable not as a tool you delegate to, but as a thinking partner you converse with.
The methodology grew out of a realisation: focusing on crafting the perfect prompt was just another form of delegation. The real value was never in the prompt. It was in the conversation that followed: the pushback, the iteration, the moments where your own thinking sharpened because you stayed engaged. That insight shifted the focus from prompt engineering to something closer to how professionals have always done their best work: through structured dialogue, critical evaluation, and judgement that only comes from experience.
Michael applies these principles across software development, education, and creative projects. He creates educational software and resources, and explores the 80/20 principle in learning and productivity.
Connect
- michaelborck.dev — Professional work and projects
- michaelborck.education — Educational software and resources
- 8020workshop.com — Passion projects and workshops
Other Books in This Series
Foundational Methodology:
- Converse Python, Partner AI: The Python Edition
Python Track:
- Think Python, Direct AI: Computational Thinking for Beginners
- Code Python, Consult AI: Python Fundamentals for the AI Era
- Ship Python, Orchestrate AI: Professional Python in the AI Era
Web Track:
- Build Web, Guide AI: Business Web Development with AI
For Educators:
- Partner, Don’t Police: AI in the Business Classroom