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Triple threat
Has the new AI made the old AI relevant again?
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Summertime software
Building the vaporwave screensaver of my dreams.
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The other AI content paradox
What if you cold-emailed things people actually might want?
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The big Bun fight
The clash between Bun, Zig, and Anthropic is about more than online drama.
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Elon Musk as a philosophy
Muskism breaks down Musk’s world via his actions—but doesn’t illuminate why some still seem to love him.
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Maybe the Valley could listen a little
Tech’s disconnect with the real world is a feature, not a bug—but when it comes to AI, that’s a big problem.
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More new words for new work
My favorite remains “agentrification.”
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Planes, trains, and conversational interfaces
You don’t always want AI. Here’s why.
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Assembly lines vs. red pens
It’s easier to build software than ever before—but what are you supposed to do with the things that are left over?
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The AI hangover will be delightful
After the bubble pops, it will be like Times Square on January 1st.
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