Identity
I’m opposed to social media bans for under-16s. But I’m finding it hard to express why, in a debate filled with toxic opinions. Instead, I want to describe the kind of practical solutions to social media harms I’d like to see.
Inflation
Two questions about how LLMs affect macroeconomics, in particular inflation. I think we’d all like to know what happens next. I’ve read quite a lot of commentary from economists, but not to the point that I have answers.
New Phone
My initial thoughts after using the FLX1s Linux phone from FuriLabs for a couple of days. The conclusion so far is that this needs work before it can replace my iPhone, mostly from my side. It’s disappointing on a few dimensions, but so far I haven’t seen anything that can’t be fixed or worked around.
Believe
The word “believe” does not mean what you probably believe it means, at least not to everyone. I argue that untangling different meanings of this word can help avoid some confusion. Probably can’t help avoid conflict, but hey, I can’t fix everything.
Scam
A shaggy dog story about how carefully Air France’s emails are contrived to perfectly resemble a scam.
Generation
The question was raised, are generation ships ethical? The first answer is, that’s a silly question. So is the second answer. But the third answer may surprise you.
Debate
I tried out a research project that uses LLMs to persuade conspiracy theorists that their theories are unlikely. This was my longest yet interaction with an LLM, and it was somewhat instructive. But mostly this reminds me why online debate is a waste of time.
Suits
Why do computer programmers wear suits to interviews? I find it’s impossible to answer that question without spending a lot of time thinking about gay anal sex dildos.
German
I get triggered by a speech given by Ronald Reagan in 1989, of all things. This blog never shies away from commenting on current affairs.
Toddlers
If you want to secure your own right to vote, you should favour expanding the franchise to its ultimate extreme. Most people do not, in fact, want their right to vote to be secure.