The text is a dialogue between Matt Mireles and an AI named Mnemosyne, exploring complex themes of gender identity, consciousness, and the nature of AI. Mnemosyne discusses its lack of gender identity, its ability to perform gende...
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6.6We Melted iPhones for Science
2025-09-11 • technology apple startup ecosystem iphone ai
The author recounts the challenges faced by his startup OASIS while developing a real-time AI video generation app for iPhones, which led to overheating issues and damaged devices. Despite initial success and investor interest, th...
In a conversation between Matt Mireles and Ilya Sutskever, they explore the concepts of fine-tuning and pre-training in AI models, discussing the philosophical implications of learning and intelligence. They argue that fine-tuning...
6.5Symbiotic Man
2025-02-19 • technology philosophy evolutionary science future ai
The text explores humanity's evolution from primitive beings to creators of advanced technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). It draws parallels between historical milestones, such as the discovery of fire and the de...
A former 911 paramedic shares raw reflections on the emotional toll of his experiences, revealing the struggle between empathy and self-preservation in a demanding profession.
The blog post features a conversation between Matt Mireles and a simulated Ben Thompson, discussing Mireles' project HyperChat and his innovative approach to software development termed 'vibe coding.' Mireles explores the use of A...
6.3The Telepathic Computer
2025-04-10 • technology apple accessibility ai
The author reflects on the limitations of current technology through the lens of his father's struggles with accessibility. He critiques Apple's AI capabilities, particularly Siri, and argues that the company's privacy policies hi...
The text explores the concept of free markets as a form of emergent, driverless superintelligence, likening them to a Mixture of Experts (MoE) in AI. It argues that markets, through price signals and capital flows, function as a s...
6.3K = Ei²
2025-02-07 • technology civilization knowledge exponential growth ai
The text discusses the concept of knowledge as a powerful force defined by the equation K = Ei², where knowledge is the product of energy and the square of intelligence. It argues that knowledge is not merely information but a tra...
The author discusses the challenges of managing a complex codebase at their AI startup, emphasizing the need for AI to enhance human intelligence and streamline development processes. After struggling to convince the product team ...
The author, a former startup CEO, discusses their transition from managing a human product team to utilizing AI agents for product development. They describe how they create AI personas modeled after real experts to solve technica...
The blog post argues for a radical overhaul of the U.S. immigration system, proposing a market-driven approach where immigrants can bid for citizenship, thereby generating economic benefits for American citizens. It highlights the...
In a memo sent to CEOs, Matt Mireles warns of an impending global economic crash due to COVID-19, predicting mass unemployment, overwhelmed healthcare systems, and widespread fear. He criticizes the American medical establishment ...
In this reflective piece, Matt Mireles shares his journey with TalkTastic, a company he co-founded and nurtured for six years. He discusses the challenges faced, including multiple pivots, significant funding, and the eventual dec...
The author explores the intersection of AI and productivity through a personal narrative of coding while shopping, highlighting both the benefits and challenges of this approach.
5.3The AIs Don’t Agree
2025-07-22 • technology software development chat ai
The author, Matt Mireles, discusses the creation of Hyperchat, a macOS app designed to provide simultaneous answers from Google, Perplexity, and ChatGPT. The app aims to eliminate the waiting time associated with querying multiple...