The critique of the 'Resonant Computing Manifesto' highlights its shortcomings in addressing technology's societal impact and the need for a more human-centered approach to AI.
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The author reflects on being kicked out of the Recurse Center a year ago, and the events leading up to it. They express their desire to continue being part of the community and discuss the 'no politics' rule at RC.
0Replacing the Anubis CGM Battery
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The post provides a detailed explanation of how to replace the battery in an Anubis CGM transmitter, including the materials needed and step-by-step instructions. It also includes important notes about the process and tips for usi...
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02023 in Books
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The author reflects on the 20 books they read in 2023, highlighting some of the most impactful ones and discussing their reading goals and preferences.
0A little bit of magic for the nonbelievers
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The blog post discusses a simple spell for good luck on a journey involving burning incense at the origin and destination. It addresses skeptics and nonbelievers, suggesting that the spell has the same effect regardless of whether...
0Scattered ChatGPT thoughts
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02022 in Books
2024-10-24 •
The author shares a list of books they read in 2022, including their thoughts on each book. They express a desire to read more books in 2023.
0Remembering Steve Inness
2024-10-24 •
The blog post is a reflection on the impact of Steve Inness, who died by suicide seven years ago. The author describes Inness as a knowledgeable and attentive person who was willing to listen and share his knowledge. Inness was ho...
0Starwatching
2024-10-24 •
The author describes their experience of starwatching in the summer, learning to observe a certain star in the eastern sky until it sets, and feeling the earth turning. They also mention their discomfort in the east coast forests ...
0Recently
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The author reflects on the past six months, detailing their travels and experiences, as well as their current interests and activities. They also share notable books and TV shows they've enjoyed, as well as memorable moments from ...
0In Control
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The post discusses a sexual encounter and the dynamics of control and power in relationships. It describes a casual encounter that leads to sex, and the feelings of detachment and distance that follow. The author reflects on the e...
0A few things that could be poetry
2024-10-24 •
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0Petit Bourgeois & Amazon Reselling
2024-10-24 •
The blog post discusses the allure of Amazon reselling and other 'passive income' schemes, and how they target the aspirations of the petite bourgeoisie. It also delves into the structural issues with Amazon reselling, the concept...
0Words, Definitions, and Prescriptivism
2024-10-24 •
The author discusses the lack of language to talk about language, the importance of having a good cultural framework for discussing shifts in language, and the connection between language and ideology. They also talk about the shi...
0Annotations
2024-10-24 •
The author discusses their mixed feelings about the annotation tool Hypothesis, expressing confusion about the intended audience and the lack of thought put into abuse and harassment. They also highlight the difficulty in being ki...
0A IndieWeb Request
2024-10-24 •
The author expresses a desire to participate in the IndieWeb community but is facing challenges with implementing webmentions due to the requirement of using IndieAuth. They feel that the IndieWeb community has a monoculture aroun...
0Interconnections
2024-10-24 •
The author discusses the concept of interlinking one's own posts and its popularity, as well as the limitations and drawbacks of this approach. He explains his skepticism about the hype around interlinking and how it can limit the...
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2024-10-24 •
The author reflects on the past month, discussing their exploration of different ways to exist on the internet, their writing, and other media they consumed. They also share links to personal websites, tech and society, computing,...
0Tech, Industry
2024-10-24 •
The author discusses his journey into computing and the disillusionment he experienced with the tech industry. He talks about the structural rot at the core of the industry and the responsibility of tech workers to shape the world...
0How Websites Die
2024-10-24 •
The author discusses the lifecycle of websites, including the various ways websites die, such as domain parking pages, technical errors, and spam websites. The author also reflects on the responsibility of website creators to main...
0Neurodiversity
2024-10-24 •
The blog post discusses the term 'neurodiversity' and how it has lost some of its original meaning as it has become more popular. It emphasizes that neurodiversity recognizes wide variation in the way brains operate and that speci...