Samuel Proulx Part 2: AI as Your Co-Pilot (Not Your Autopilot)

Episode Overview
In this second installment with Samuel Proulx, Evan dives into a spontaneous but incredibly rich conversation about artificial intelligence, accessible software development, gaming accessibility, and the tech setups that empower Sam's everyday work at Fable.
This episode picks up during a tangent from last week's discussion — originally meant to be a single interview — where Sam and Evan explore how AI is reshaping workflows for blind creators, programmers, and everyday users. Sam shares meaningful insights about AI as a tool, not a replacement: something that makes hard tasks easier, supports experimentation, and extends the work of human developers rather than taking over.
Along the way, Sam breaks down his personal tech stack — from the Orbit 20 braille display to mechanical keyboards, auto-tracking cameras, Microsoft Surface devices, and even the fully modular Framework laptop he tinkers with for fun. Evan and Sam also trade stories about inaccessible software, auto-generated summaries, gaming mods powered by AI, and the practical limitations of note-takers that don't always pick up every speaker fairly.
The conversation wraps with a fun bit about using AI for household troubleshooting… including the time Sam repaired his own washing machine with help from a model, and Evan recounts AI correctly identifying dishwasher lights.
Part three arrives next week and focuses entirely on Fable’s web accessibility platform, so don’t miss it.

Contact Info
Questions, feedback, or episode ideas?
Email: feedback@aftersight.org
Phone: 720-712-8856
Producer Contact:
Evan Starnes:
evan@aftersight.org
720-826-0569

Chapter Markers
00:00 — Intro + context for part two with Samuel Proulx
02:20 — Tech setups: work vs. personal gear
07:00 — When accessibility software falls short
09:20 — How AI scales developer work & removes monotonous tasks
11:45 — Why AI needs direction: “junior developer” analogy
13:00 — AI for note-taking & why human oversight still matters
15:42 — Riverside summaries, styles, and author voice
16:48 — AI as an assistant, not the boss
18:40 — Closing remarks + teaser for part three