Nat Bennett

About:

Nat Bennett is a writer, entrepreneur, and programmer with interests in programming, reading, writing, running businesses, and making things with high quality.

Website:

www.simplermachines.com

Specializations:

Writer Programmer Entrepreneur

Interests:

Programming Reading Writing Running businesses Making things with high quality

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2025-07-11 • programming development software testing humor ai

The author shares their experience using Claude Sonnet 4 through Zed, detailing a set of rules they've developed to improve the AI's output, particularly in writing tests. They humorously mention a prompt involving bats to encoura...

2026-01-01 • reflection antisemitism hotpotqa queer studies football

Nat Bennett discusses rising antisemitism, the concept of 'football sickos,' and the joy of winter hot pot dinners in his latest blog post.

2026-03-09 • reflection community food social issues literary fiction

A personal reflection on community resilience in Minnesota amidst government troubles and health issues, intertwined with literary and culinary musings.

2025-07-03 • music writing cooking mental health procrastination

Nat Bennett reflects on personal struggles with procrastination, illness, and feelings of alienation while sharing insights about writing, music preferences, and a recent culinary experiment with popsicles. The newsletter touches ...

2025-12-01 • reflection migration minnesota winter zen center

The author, Nat Bennett, shares personal reflections on moving to a new home in Minnesota from San Francisco, detailing the challenges of settling in, including a messy office and adjusting to the cold weather. They discuss their ...

2025-11-06 • reflection community culture food migration

In this newsletter, Nat Bennett shares personal reflections on moving to Minneapolis, adjusting to a new home and community, and the challenges of settling in. The author discusses the emotional and physical toll of moving, the ex...

2025-10-02 • comedy migration personal development streaming football

The author discusses their impending move from San Francisco to Minneapolis, reflecting on the complexities of the home-buying process. They express a newfound interest in football, noting the intricate details and cultural signif...

2025-08-30 • restaurants friendship migration movies stoicism

The author, Nat Bennett, reflects on the challenges of moving frequently and the desire to live near friends. He shares insights from a workshop on living near friends, emphasizing the need for someone to initiate the conversation...

2025-04-30 • recipe community and cultural events video games dinner party

The author discusses hosting dinner parties, making Greek Easter Bread, and playing the video game Marathon Alpha. He also shares a recipe for Persian charoset and invites readers to join his Sunday Dinner party.

2025-04-01 • writing programming cooking tv grocery store

The author discusses his struggle to balance writing and coding, the TV show Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and his experience playing Civilization VII. He also talks about his engagement in Project Potato and his love for cooking pot...

2025-03-02 • photography software american football

The author discusses his personal relationship with software, cameras, and photography, as well as his thoughts on the software industry and the challenges of working on a significant software application solo. He also talks about...

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The author reflects on the challenges and achievements of the past year, including building an application, dealing with chronic fatigue, and gaining a deeper understanding of financial infrastructure. They also express concerns a...

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The author discusses the hectic nature of consulting work, the excitement of starting new projects, and the recent discovery of musician Carter Vail. He shares his thoughts on Vail's music and encourages others to check out his to...

2024-09-01 •

In this edition of Mere Being, Nat Bennett discusses various topics including the benefits and challenges of iron supplements, the societal normalization of feeling unwell, and the importance of getting tested for iron levels. He ...

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