The post discusses the peculiar behavior of AI language models, particularly GPT-2 and GPT-3, when prompted with certain 'forbidden words' that lead to erratic responses. It humorously highlights the case of 'SolidGoldMagikarp,' a...
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The post discusses the challenges and solutions related to scaling code review in the context of AI-generated code. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining code quality while leveraging AI tools for code writing. Key strategie...
4.7Links #13
2025-09-29 • social media robotics discourse interviews ai
The blog post covers various topics, including an interview with Conan O'Brien on 'Hot Ones,' where he discusses commitment to authenticity in life and performance. It also touches on China's Robot Olympics, emphasizing innovation...
The author shares insights from five years of managing a family Minecraft server, which started as a pandemic project. The post outlines the goals of creating a fun and safe virtual space for kids to connect with distant family an...
Embracing the challenges of aging, the author shares personal experiences of physical decline and the motivation to pursue new goals and personal growth.
3.7Made in 2025
2026-01-01 • music creativity development personal projects ai
In 2025, the author highlights creative projects, including a CAD script and music compositions, while discussing the positive impact of AI on maintaining creativity.
The author shares their experience of starting a new job as a fullstack software engineer at ClassDojo after facing layoffs and having multiple job offers. They reflect on the excitement of new opportunities and the importance of ...
Personal tendencies can be transformed from obstacles into strengths by prioritizing what truly matters in life, such as family and personal growth.
0Waiting is risky
2025-06-21 • passion projects entrepreneurship ideas
The author discusses the risks of waiting for the right time to pursue ideas, citing examples of missed opportunities and personal changes. He reflects on the potential loss of passion for his freshest ideas if not pursued immedia...
0Links #12
2025-04-15 • open source javascript startup human experience training ai
The text discusses various topics such as open-source contributor agent architecture, JavaScript's move to ESM, keyboard ergonomics, the importance of reading, a startup working on portable nuclear reactors, and the impact of cari...
The text explains circular dependencies in JavaScript, how they occur, how to identify them, and how to prevent them. It also discusses the behavior of circular dependencies in different contexts like browser, server, and bundler....
The text discusses the importance of effective technology that saves time and redirects attention, but also highlights the negative impact of poor technology that adds hidden costs and distractions. It emphasizes the need for disc...
The author shares a story about encountering errors in their code and using an AI tool to find a solution. However, the solution provided by the AI was complex and didn't sit right with the author. Upon further investigation, they...
0Made in 2024
2025-01-01 •
In 2024, Bryan Braun, a frontend developer, created various projects including music box fun with advanced editing features, new projects on Let’s Get Creative, and blog posts on bryanbraun.com. Despite facing challenges such as a...
0Links #11
2024-12-03 •
The blog post is a collection of links to articles that the author found interesting. The articles cover a variety of topics, including selfishness, the morality of having children, working on hardware, the coordination problem in...
0Unusual Git IDs
2024-11-19 •
Bryan Braun, a frontend developer, shares his experience of finding unusual commit IDs on Github. He discovered that some users intentionally modify their commit IDs to be unusual and found tools to generate 'vanity' commit IDs. H...
0Setting up your /now page with an RSS feed
2024-11-02 •
The author discusses setting up an RSS feed for his /now page, which is typically used to inform people about his current activities. He explains the challenges of using an RSS feed for a single page and how he overcomes them by d...
The author shares his experience of buying a domain name and discovering that it had a history of copyright violations, which affected its ability to rank in search results. He describes the signs of a 'haunted' domain name and pr...
Bryan Braun reflects on the viral success of Nolen Royalty's One Million Checkboxes, a project that sparked professional jealousy and challenged his approach to web creation. The post by Nolen, detailing the technical aspects of b...
0Links #10
2024-08-02 •
The blog post by Bryan Braun covers various topics, including advice on becoming a podcast guest, the benefits of small, static web apps, and an exploration of boolean equations and SAT Solvers. It also touches on the importance o...
0Capability makes your life simpler
2024-07-31 •
The blog post discusses how having certain capabilities can simplify life. It highlights that tolerating discomfort allows for lighter camping and travel, reducing the need for excessive gear and luggage. Skills such as swimming w...
0Goodbye Evernote, Hello Obsidian
2024-06-10 •
Bryan Braun discusses his transition from Evernote to Obsidian for note-taking. He used Evernote for over a decade but became disillusioned with its aggressive business tactics and lack of control over his data. Seeking a tool tha...
0The flood of AI website builders
2024-04-27 •
Bryan Braun discusses the rise of AI website builders and their impact on web development jobs. He compares them to past tools like WordPress and Squarespace, which simplified website creation but didn't eliminate the need for web...
Bryan Braun discusses why he and his wife prefer introducing their children to gaming on computers rather than consoles. He highlights that computers foster creativity and teach valuable computer skills, such as typing, navigating...