The author explores an alternative perspective on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), suggesting they may not be solid craft but rather field phenomena, such as coherent energy structures like plasma. This model addresses the fi...
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Homoiconicity in agent architectures enhances operational capabilities by allowing agents to manipulate action descriptions and executions as unified data structures.
AI agents are limited by a structural separation between reasoning and tool definitions, hindering their ability to evolve and adapt capabilities based on experience.
The blog post discusses the insights from the paper 'Jurassic Cloud,' which critiques the outdated assumptions in computer architecture, particularly regarding I/O performance. It highlights how modern hardware advancements, such ...
The blog post explores the concept of processing collections in programming, emphasizing the importance of recursion over loops in functional programming. It discusses how languages like Haskell and Coalton utilize lists as a fund...
Pattern matching in Coalton and Haskell enhances code safety by ensuring all cases are handled, promoting clarity and preventing runtime errors.
The blog post discusses the concept of pure functions in functional programming, particularly in the context of the Coalton language, which is inspired by Haskell. It explains the characteristics of pure functions, such as always ...
6.2A Playground for Gerbil Scheme
2026-03-15 • programming syntax concurrency repl gerbil
Gerbil Scheme, a niche language with unique features, is made more accessible through a browser-based REPL playground that enhances user engagement and interaction.
The post introduces Coalton, a programming language that combines features from Lisp and Haskell, focusing on its safety and type discipline. It provides examples of simple scripts demonstrating how Coalton can catch errors early ...
The post argues that while many focus on the potential of AI to replace jobs, the real revolution lies in its ability to augment human capabilities. The author critiques Edward Zitron's view that generative AI is a financial bubbl...
The author developed 'Firefly', a kid-safe AI chat interface, to allow his daughter to explore AI while ensuring parental oversight and content moderation. The tool features five learning modes tailored for children, including exp...
The post discusses the 'Solitude Curve,' which illustrates how AI assistance allows individuals to work independently for longer periods before needing human intervention. It identifies two mechanisms: 'time-compression,' where AI...
5.6The Solitude Curve
2025-11-15 • productivity technology automation code ai technologies
The author observes a significant increase in the productivity of AI tools, particularly in coding, drawing parallels to the historical skepticism surrounding the introduction of compilers like FORTRAN. The concept of 'Mean Time B...
The article discusses the shift from privacy-focused digital tools to AI-integrated platforms dominated by Big Tech, particularly Google and Microsoft. It highlights how the rise of effective AI assistants has made integration wit...
5.6Screenshot Loops as Security
2025-10-11 • web development security web browsers ai
The post discusses the performance and security implications of different AI browser extensions, particularly focusing on Claude and Gemini's screenshot-based approach versus Perplexity’s Comet browser, which uses direct DOM acces...
5.6Screenshot Loops as Security
2025-10-11 • technology security browsers ai
The article discusses the performance and security implications of different AI browser extensions, specifically comparing Claude and Gemini's screenshot-based approach to Perplexity's Comet browser, which uses direct DOM access. ...
The post argues that while some critics, like Edward Zitron, focus on the potential for AI to replace workers, they overlook the significant ways AI is augmenting human capabilities. The author emphasizes that AI serves as a cogni...
5.4Smelter
2025-11-04 • shell scripting type safety common lisp coalton smelter
The blog post introduces Smelter, a tool designed to simplify the use of Coalton, a statically-typed functional language embedded in Common Lisp, for writing shell scripts and CLI programs. It addresses the challenges of using Coa...
Smelter 0.2 simplifies running Common Lisp scripts with a single binary, offering fast startup and essential libraries for ease of use.
The blog post reviews the Claude-in-Browser Chrome extension, highlighting its user-friendly interface and capabilities for research and document review. The author appreciates its ability to interact with web pages and manage tas...
CurioPod is an open-sourced AI learning companion for children that promotes curiosity while ensuring parental oversight and control over conversations.
Patchwork is an app inspired by a childhood drawing ritual, enabling users to collaboratively create digital quilts through asynchronous contributions.
4It's Alive (again)
2025-10-25 • blogging markdown ghost zpages content management systems
The author discusses their recent transition to the Ghost blogging platform, highlighting the cleaner writing interface, markdown-native features, and the straightforward export/import process. They chose MagicPages for hosting an...
3.6Happy New Year
2026-01-04 • identity personal development habits goals
Transforming your identity through consistent habits is essential for achieving lasting results, rather than just setting new goals.