Category / Essays
Narrative writing with a distinct point of view
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AI isn't taking your job, the economy is
AI is the excuse, not the cause, behind layoffs across tech and beyond.• 4 min read -
Markdown files, not apps
Markdown is simple, portable, and free. And it works beautifully with AI tools.• 2 min read -
Principles of platform independence
A short guide to choosing apps and services that preserve your digital freedom by avoiding ecosystem lock-in.• 1 min read -
Dead internet is no longer a theory
Meta steps through the black mirror with the launch of AI user profiles.• 3 min read -
The myth of the average user
A 1940s Air Force crisis revealed a crucial design principle — the average user doesn't exist.• 1 min read -
Weighing in on AI hype and risk
There’s been a fight over the past few days about Casey Newton's article. Here's my take.• 4 min read -
How I built my blog with Jekyll and Netlify
I used Jekyll and Netlify to build a custom personal website and blog.• 7 min read