All of my long-form thoughts on programming, AI, product design, gaming and more, collected in chronological order.
Picture this: Two Americans are locked in a heated political debate. One proudly declares themselves a defender of individual freedom and free markets. The other champions government programs to help the disadvantaged. They’re at each other’s throats, yet both are, technically speaking, liberals. The Great Liberal Identity Crisis In modern American politics, calling someone a ...
Let’s talk about something that’s been bugging me lately. You know that feeling when you’re scrolling through your feeds and a large part of the content posted looks like it was churned out by some AI tool? Just watched the video “Why Dune was RIGHT about AI” and you will quickly realize we’re living through ...
Ever found yourself in a situation where you know working together would be best, but you’re not sure if you can trust the other person? Or maybe you’ve wondered if being a bit ruthless is the only way to get ahead? Turns out, there’s a whole field of study for that, and it’s called game ...
Alright, let’s talk about what it really means to create an ERC20 token contract. When we embark on this, we’re not just deploying code; we’re building a system that people will entrust with their assets. This carries a significant weight of responsibility, and there are fundamental concepts we should follow. The Core Contract First and ...
We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of Leapcount, a cutting-edge Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to revolutionize accounting for businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re a startup founder, a small business owner, or a finance professional at a growing enterprise, Leapcount is here to simplify your financial management, streamline processes, and empower ...
The notion of a post-scarcity world, where material needs are broadly met, is a significant concept to consider. It’s a future often depicted in fiction, suggesting a potential liberation from the pressures of obtaining basic necessities. However, reaching such a state involves more than just technological leaps; it’s deeply connected with human psychology, culture and ...
Okay, so the whole global trade situation? It’s more than just a little messy; it’s basically a full on free-for-all showdown out there thanks to these tariffs. Think of it like this: remember when a new software launched and everyone was complaining about the bugs and lack of features? The Trump administration era tariffs are ...
Alright, let’s cut to the chase. We’ve all encountered managers who leave us scratching our heads, right? It makes you wonder: how did they even get here? Turns out, there’s a real phenomenon at play, often called the Peter Principle. Essentially, people get promoted because they’re good at their current job, not necessarily the next ...
There’s been a lot of interesting AI news lately, and I wanted to share some thoughts on where things might be heading. Open source models are quickly catching up to—and in some cases even outperforming—closed source alternatives. Admittedly, these are just projections and might not capture the complete picture, but here’s what seems to be ...
As of March 17, 2025, key economic indicators show a moderate to increased recession risk for the year, estimated between 20% and 45%. The yield curve is partially inverted, Q1 GDP growth is negative, and consumer confidence is declining, presenting increased risk signals. Annual GDP projections and the labor market still suggest some resilience, indicating ...
Agentic AI seems to be all the buzz right now with Manus AI and Opera browser launching their browser operator soon. But as we increasingly entrust these systems with sensitive data and critical functions, a shadow of concern looms: are we adequately prepared for the privacy and security challenges they present? One of the bigger ...
A detailed look into the CRO un-burn situation (as of 3rd Mar). Sources included. Do note that more details may come to light after 3rd Mar and render this analysis invalid. Key Points Proposal Analysis The CRO chain’s new proposal involves allocating 70 billion CRO tokens to a strategic reserve, increasing the total supply from ...
Guys at crypto.com I hope you really know what you are doing and there is an AMA soon to clarify the situation on the 70B token un-burn. For starters, I have always been a part of your ecosystem and its where I got started with crypto but there are various questions that need to be ...
Having spent half of day on this weekend to download all of my 600 or so kindle books, Amazon will be removing the option to download Kindle eBooks via USB on February 26th, 2025. This means that you and me will no longer be able to download a file of their eBook, even with DRM ...
Dissapointing news in the crypto world again, TDLR, in case anyone is not aware of what happened. “In February 2025, Argentine President Javier Milei faced significant political and legal challenges following his promotion of the cryptocurrency $Libra. Milei endorsed $Libra, suggesting it would bolster Argentina’s economy. This endorsement led to a rapid surge in the ...
Today as I’m write this blog post in Feb 2025, the state of cryptocurrency today is a far cry from its original promise of revolutionizing finance and providing freedom from middlemen. The majority of the space has become a hotbed of scams, rug pulls, and unchecked greed, with people losing millions to fraudulent projects and ...
The Trump administration is on the verge of imposing tariffs on several allied countries, and the consequences could be seriously bad. Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, designed to protect domestic industries by making foreign products more expensive. But in reality, they can have far-reaching and devastating effects on consumers, businesses, and the global economy, ...
Was re-watching a video from Veritasium titled Is Success Luck or Hard Work? and its one of my favorites, so let’s break it down here. Consider this interesting observation from the world of hockey: players born in January tend to be more successful than those born later in the year. Why? Simply because they’re older ...
If you’ve been following the news, you might have heard about Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter 2 years ago (now x.com). But have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a corporate takeover? In this post, lets delve into the world of mergers and acquisitions, exploring the different methods companies use to ...
Let’s talk about the situation in the US as the data is the most readily available. Home prices have skyrocketed in recent years, far outpacing income growth. In major cities like San Francisco and New York, the median home price exceeds $1 million. To put this into perspective, a study by Zillow found that nearly ...