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i started something over the holiday break.

my wife and i spent a morning talking about ai. what it means for how people work, whether ai-assisted art is still art, what gets lost when machines can do things that used to require years of practice.

she's a pastry chef. i work in tech...
December 29, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Where tf is the non-political side of Blue Sky? Don’t get me wrong, I love reading through all the hot takes, news, and hot seats on here but f*ck my mental health, it needs a break sometimes.
January 30, 2025 at 1:44 AM
If you’re even considering downloading DeepSeek, just know the data’s not yours.

So don’t do it.
You should read DeepSeek terms and conditions before you download the app:
-DeepSeek retains user data even after account is deleted
-The app has the right to monitor and process user inputs and outputs, including the collection of sensitive or strategic information.1/
January 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
He’s just a grumpy baby
January 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
In case it’s unclear…

Trump’s strategy is to consolidate power by eroding checks on presidential authority (dismantling oversight of federal agencies, congress, and international alliances) while expanding control over law enforcement.

He doesn’t want to lead. He wants to rule.
January 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This January is the longest January in the history of January.
January 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
TIL that the “hello” screen that shows up when setting up an Apple product is paying homage to the original Macintosh.
January 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The insane number of executive orders in the last 24 hours has got me thinking a lot about this quote from Andor.
January 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Just bought a PlayStation Portal. Is the cloud gaming really as good as the reviews are saying?

I don’t play any FPS that require quick reaction times. Just games like BG3, Dave the Diver, Stardew Valley.
January 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Accountability is good.

Punishment without context isn’t.

It’s hard to accept, but most people don’t “cancel” others to create accountability. They do it to feel virtuous.

Growth, and room for repair should matter more than speed and finality.
December 18, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Independent thinking isn’t about rebellion, it’s about curiosity. It’s about asking “What if that isn’t true?”

That instinct has caused friction in my work, family, and life. And I stand by it.

If more people value exploration over certainty, we’d be better off.
December 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM
I just published my first Substack post, and it’s about something that’s been on my mind for a while: conformism. How it shapes society, work, and our own lives. Inspired by Paul Graham’s 4-quadrant model, I explore where I fit and how I think it shows up in our world.
December 15, 2024 at 10:58 PM
A lot of people can’t stand Zak Brown, but credit where it’s due; he took one of the worst teams on the grid and turned it into the best.

When he joined in 2016, they had lost most of their sponsors, struggled with the engine, and even their drivers were mocking them.

Look at them now.
December 14, 2024 at 3:27 PM
One of my favorite things on social media is trying to de-escalate angry replies and turn them into more thoughtful conversations.
November 30, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Just Checo doing Checo things. No attempt to go, no clutch issue, just not paying attention.

RedBull needs a new teammate for Max.
November 30, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Ferrari strategy is deserving of the meme.
November 24, 2024 at 6:52 AM
There’s no way Sainz can do a one-stop. Mark my words this is a Ferrari strategy f*ck up in the making.
November 24, 2024 at 6:40 AM
Those mediums aren’t lasting for anyone.
Charles Leclerc is struggling for pace, might be hitting the graining period after his early attacks on Russell. Sainz and then Verstappen pick him off on consecutive laps, dropping him to P4 #F1 #LasVegasGP
November 24, 2024 at 6:27 AM
Reposted by austin
Before tonight, Lewis Hamilton had won every Grand Prix in which he has led a lap this season (Silverstone, Spa) #LasVegasGP
November 24, 2024 at 6:25 AM
Mediums lasting 10-12 laps, softs lasting 4 ish laps (Alonso). This track is absolutely wrecking the tires. It’s gonna be a 3-4 stopper at this rate.

#LasVegasGP
November 24, 2024 at 6:24 AM
Leclerc went from an epic start to a drop in pace like no other. Those mediums are getting grained af on that Ferrari.
November 24, 2024 at 6:20 AM
Another classic F1 scenario: RB claims incompetence during practice and/or qualifying and then BAM 💥 straight to the front.

Max Verstappen is a beast in race trim.
November 24, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Oscar under investigation for false start 🫠
November 24, 2024 at 6:14 AM
I feel like I should be more on the edge of my seat as the Drivers Championship could be decided tonight.

I just don’t think Landon Norris has what it takes to beat Max. He’s too risk averse imo.

Hopefully I’ll eat my words.
November 24, 2024 at 6:12 AM
F1 Destructor’s Championship Driver Standings* ⤵️

🥇PER ($4.8M USD)
🥈ALB ($4.6M USD)
🥉RUS ($3.2M USD)

*Estimated cost of accidents
November 24, 2024 at 6:09 AM