Author: Curtis McHale
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
Sex Drugs and Teddy Bears
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Yup we should put AI in children’s toys because AI needs to be everywhere. The linked bear was willing to talk about raunchy sex stuff with kids, advise them where to get knives and narcotics. Of course OpenAI cut the company off of their API, but that doesn’t stop the hundreds of other children’s toy
The Web isn’t dead – be gracious with your links
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Nice to see verifiable proof of this from Manuel and the impact a link can have in getting others to find a new voice to listen to. Be gracious with your links.
