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Maintaining Composure amidst Chaos
Apr 21, 2020
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The Dunning-Kruger Machine
On Mechanized Sycophancy
Apr 16
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A Manifesto for Monofunctional Technology
Or: Stop adding screens to things
Apr 13
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Awake
A Haiku
Apr 8
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Pit Stops
On Pulling Over
Apr 6
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Lines in the Sand
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