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AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Aug 17

Some parts of internet are truly amazing github.com/samyk/pwnat#...

GitHub - samyk/pwnat: The only tool/technique to punch holes through firewalls/NATs where multiple clients & server can be behind separate NATs without any 3rd party involvement. Pwnat is a newly deve...

The only tool/technique to punch holes through firewalls/NATs where multiple clients & server can be behind separate NATs without any 3rd party involvement. Pwnat is a newly developed technique...

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Aug 13

Retro emulation handheld consoles REALLY get that retro vibe when they’ve got a crystal-clear shell

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Aug 12

I wonder what Gen Alpha’s defining milestone will be, like 9/11 was for Millennials. COVID? AI?

"I don’t remember before AI." – "Did you forget to take your pills again, Grandpa?"

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Aug 11

ugh, sources links were bad already with gpt4, but now with gpt5 they just don't work in 99% of cases

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Aug 7

Of course I have all the meetings in the world during GPT-5 preso... sad lol

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Aug 6

9/9
We’re not in the age of generalists or specialists.

We’re in the age of high-agency humans who use AI as leverage.

Those who adapt, win

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Aug 6

8/ Meta-skills to optimize for in the AI era:
- Learning velocity
- Tool adaptability
- Synthesis across domains
- Clear communication
- Comfort with ambiguity

Generalist or specialist, these unlock compounding value

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Aug 6

7/ So this isn’t really about generalists vs. specialists.

The people who do best will likely have some depth and range. The winners are generalists with depth and specialists with range.

People who can adapt, learn fast, and collaborate with AI.

Meta-skills matter more than job titles

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Aug 6

6/ A great coder + AI = 10x output.
An expert doctor + diagnostic tools = faster diagnosis and better outcomes.
A strong specialist with good judgment + AI tools = more output, faster feedback, better decisions.

Any deep skill + AI leverage = superpower

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Aug 6

5/ But specialists aren’t going away.

People with deep knowledge, especially in complex or high-stakes fields, are still crucial, and AI can actually make them more productive. I'd guess that AI makes the top 5% of specialists much more powerful.

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Aug 6

4/ These skills are useful when problems aren’t clearly defined or when tools (like AI) keep changing.

It’s also easier for generalists to pick up new tools and workflows as they appear

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Aug 6

3/ Generalists (aka people who learn quickly and work across disciplines) are better positioned to adapt.

They’re often more comfortable with ambiguity, and they’re good at connecting ideas across domains. They’re better at orchestrating AI tools and solving fuzzy, cross-functional problems

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Aug 6

2/ AI is getting good at handling narrow, repetitive tasks: things like basic coding, summarizing text, or writing standard marketing copy.

That shifts the value away from people who specialize in a single area

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Aug 6

“Generalists will thrive in the AI era”

There’s truth to it, but it’s not the whole picture. Here's my take on this idea 🧵

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Jul 26

lol Devin started gaslighting me. Didn’t commit, I asked, it checked, committed, then claimed “it was already committed” and told me to show changed files if I think otherwise 💀

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Jul 22

AGIs are powerful, but amoral and literal. Not sure I’m ready for this

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Jul 19

Oh no, standard SM crap with this specific post didn't work

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Jul 18

Talked to a padawan who felt stuck in tutorial hell.

These are the 5 GitHub repos I shared to actually build and learn. 🧵

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Jul 18

7/7 That’s it.

If you're feeling stuck or bored with tutorials, try picking something here and just building.

Even a half-finished project teaches more than watching a YouTube video.

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Jul 18

6/ github.com/elie222/lear...

This one goes deeper, it walks through codebases and explains how they work.

GitHub - elie222/learn-from-open-source: A list of open source projects to learn from

A list of open source projects to learn from. Contribute to elie222/learn-from-open-source development by creating an account on GitHub.

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Jul 18

5/ github.com/lk-geimfari/...

Want to read actual production-grade open source projects?

This repo curates good ones, by language. Great for studying how people structure real code.

GitHub - lk-geimfari/awesomo: Cool open source projects. Choose your project and get involved in Open Source development now.

Cool open source projects. Choose your project and get involved in Open Source development now. - lk-geimfari/awesomo

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Jul 18

4/ github.com/karan/Projects

Just a big list of project ideas.
Each one is small enough to try out on your own (or as a weekend challenge with friends).

GitHub - karan/Projects: :page_with_curl: A list of practical projects that anyone can solve in any programming language.

:page_with_curl: A list of practical projects that anyone can solve in any programming language. - karan/Projects

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Jul 18

3/ github.com/practical-tu...

Tons of project tutorials sorted by language.

More guided than “Build Your Own X,” and covers web, mobile, CLI, games, all kinds of stuff.

GitHub - practical-tutorials/project-based-learning: Curated list of project-based tutorials

Curated list of project-based tutorials. Contribute to practical-tutorials/project-based-learning development by creating an account on GitHub.

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Jul 18

2/ github.com/codecrafters...

Build your own Git, Docker, Redis, etc.
Each project is like: "here’s what this tool does, now go make one."

Great if you want hands-on, low-level learning.

GitHub - codecrafters-io/build-your-own-x: Master programming by recreating your favorite technologies from scratch.

Master programming by recreating your favorite technologies from scratch. - codecrafters-io/build-your-own-x

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Jul 18

Talked to a padawan who felt stuck in tutorial hell.

These are the 5 GitHub repos I shared to actually build and learn. 🧵

AlexCloz @alexcloz.bsky.social · Jul 17

Well past midnight, perfect time to migrate the home server to a new drive... surprisingly (or maybe not?) it just worked