Borrowed Movies, Confident Machines, and the Cost of Unused Knowledge
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We’re surrounded by more information than at any time in history, but we value it less letting public spaces that house this information languish in licenses and budget cuts. Whether it’s a public library, AI, or the books on your shelf, this information only has value if we use it. Enjoy this, keep it coming
Superman 2025
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Watched the latest Superman movie tonight, and maybe being kind is the real punk rock. The movie was an excellent way to spend an evening of entertainment. I’d watch again.
Sneaky Ads
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I came across this neat looking MP3 player some time in the last few days via an ad. After looking at the spec page today I went looking for a review only to find reviews for the Innioasis Y1 on Amazon. The only difference I see is the price with the one I was served
Default Apps for 2025
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It’s the time of year when people are updating their lists of default apps. You can see my previous updates for 2023 and 2024.
Matt and the hate
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The hate Matt talks about is real. I love your work on YouTube, I’ve been subscribed for years, and I never miss a video. That said, I find it morally reprehensible that you would try to make any money on this. I won’t say it out loud, and I might even tell myself that this
The Real Work of Writing Happens in Revision
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Remember, this month I’m going to do some writing about the non-club books I read over the course of 2025, or at least some pieces that tie everything together between books. If you like this and want to keep the content coming become a member The part of the writing process that gives me the
Interest, Social Darwinism and the Paladin Strait
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How important is it to do something you’re interested in? Do we give it too much power or not enough. As it often goes, it depends. Second, what is Social Darwinism and why does this economic theory that is discredited bear so much resemblance to the way society thinks today about success. Finally, a recommendation
Autocracy Inc Shows How the West Is Using the Autocrats’ Playbook
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We’ll do something a bit different next month…no specific book. I’ll be looking back at all the books I’ve read this year and building out some common themes over the course of the month. If you’re not part of book club then join to get all the posts. After reading Autocracy Inc and looking at
Too Many Inputs, Not Enough Attention
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This week we’ll take a look at the scarcity that too much of a good things brings, why the productivity system you imported from an influencer doesn’t work, and then some book recommendations. Too many inputs bring scarcity Think of those challenge games where a ball runs through a metal track — like a miniature
Quick Stereo Speaker Hack
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I have a pair of Paradigm 9S speakers that sound great, but I have felt like something was lacking in them for the entire year I’ve owned them. Until about 30 minutes ago they were on the floor with my original speakers (Klipsch RB-600) sitting on top because I have no other space to store
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