The blog post critiques the inadequacies of current authentication methods, particularly the reliance on six-digit codes for account recovery. The author argues that this system is fundamentally flawed, as it allows for easy guess...
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The narrative follows a woman's experience as she navigates the mundane yet frustrating tasks of refueling her car and traveling through an airport. It highlights the inefficiencies and class distinctions present in everyday situa...
Criticism of tech professionals who condemn AI's environmental impact while neglecting their own contributions to societal harm and dehumanization.
6.2"Calculators"
2025-08-24 • business political satire marketing trust critique
The text is a satirical poem that critiques the deceptive practices of businesses, particularly in the context of online services that promise transparency and helpful tools like calculators but ultimately serve to generate leads ...
The author discusses the implications of AI on human creativity and productivity, warning against the over-reliance on AI tools that could lead to mental atrophy. They argue that while AI can be beneficial, it should not replace h...
The blog post celebrates the second birthday of the author's blog, reflecting on the nature of blogging, the quality of products like Reese's, and the evolution of internet culture. The author contrasts the experience of enjoying ...
The blog post explores the lives of three individuals—a boy, a girl, and a funko pop collector—who navigate their struggles with adulthood, identity, and societal expectations. Each character grapples with feelings of shame, addic...
The post is about the author's experience of adding multithreading to Super Mario Bros. for the NES. The author explains the concept of threads and how they work, and provides a detailed explanation of the implementation of thread...
The author discusses the difference between being self-conscious and feeling bad about oneself. They share their experience of being self-conscious in social situations and how it affects their interactions with others. The author...
The post is about threads in software engineering, explaining what threads are and how they work. The author discusses the argument with a friend about threads and aims to provide a useful explanation for those who work with threa...
0The Greatest Heist
2024-12-26 •
The text describes the author's experience of stealing time from various employees at a grocery store, detailing the planning and execution of the heist.
0GPT-Induced Narcissistic Implosion
2024-12-17 •
The text is a self-critical reflection on the author's writing style and the feedback he receives. The author is caught in a cycle of seeking validation and criticism, and the AI-generated responses are a manifestation of his inne...
0Load-Bearing Crystal Structures
2024-12-14 •
The text describes the story of a crystal being placed in a hydraulic press, withstanding immense stress before eventually cracking and causing harm to the operator. It reflects on the consequences of the crystal's failure to with...
0It's My Birthday
2024-09-20 •
The text is about the author's blog anniversary and his writing style. He discusses his writing process, the use of em dashes, and his desire to entertain rather than persuade. He also expresses gratitude to his readers and reflec...
The text discusses the concept of prediction markets, which are online gambling platforms where people bet on future events. The author argues that gambling is bad for society and that prediction markets do not provide any real be...
0A Change Of Place
2024-07-27 •
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0My Queso Recipe
2024-07-21 •
The text is a humorous and detailed recipe for making queso, including a story about the author's day and a reflection on the importance of engaging with his blog. The recipe includes a list of ingredients and detailed instruction...
The text describes the experience of watching a YouTube video with friends and the anxiety of having to pretend to enjoy it. The protagonist contemplates shooting his friend to avoid watching the video, but is surprised to find th...
0People Who Floss Are Better Than Everyone Else
2024-06-19 •
The author emphasizes the importance of flossing for dental health, sharing personal experiences and offering encouragement to those who don't floss regularly.
0I Was Wrong
2024-04-10 •
The author describes his experience of witnessing a total solar eclipse for the first time. He initially had low expectations but was surprised by the eerie light, the power of the sun, and the feeling of camaraderie during the ec...
0The Lord of the Tags: The Fellowship Converges
2024-04-03 •
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0Procedural Note
2024-03-19 •
The author is offering paid subscriptions to his blog, creating a two-class system where subscribers receive exclusive content and non-subscribers do not. The author also mentions the ability to share private thoughts with a selec...
0Is Betteridge's Law of Headlines Correct?
2024-02-01 •
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The text discusses an argumentative strategy where both parties state what they expect a fact to be, why it's important, and what it would mean if they were wrong. It provides examples of how this strategy could be used in argumen...