All of my long-form thoughts on programming, AI, product design, gaming and more, collected in chronological order.
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 ...
As AI becomes increasingly embedded in our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype. But amidst all the excitement, we’re overlooking a crucial aspect of AI: the data that powers it. A recent video by Richard Murphy, a professor of accounting at Sheffield University, highlights the dangers of relying too heavily ...
The recent massive market drops over the last 2 days reminds me of all the Jim Crammer memes on the internet, which are a joy to look at https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1860783414938571176 The market’s sharp 5% decline following the Federal Reserve’s decision to delay anticipated rate cuts raises some interesting questions. On the surface, postponing two potential 0.25% ...
For most people, it’s hard to deny that intelligence can give you a leg up in life. People with high cognitive abilities, like problem-solving skills and critical thinking, tend to do better in school and in their careers. But here’s the thing: research suggests that the connection between intelligence and wealth isn’t as straightforward as ...
Today me and my team are officially announcing the launching of the main product to advance our passion for crypto, privacy and security. Welcome to ZapYap (https://zapyap.com/en/) A quick summary of the app features: Zero Knowledge Encryption: Your data is only readable on your devices, not even on the backend cloud server or by our ...
This is a continuation from my last post on https://read.ctmakes.com/the-new-m4-mac-mini-best-value-mac-on-the-market/ Having recently just bought a M4 Mac Mini, and using it for a week as of today, the performance to price ratio is simply too good (and this is coming from me, a lifelong Windows user). Right now it is easily handing running a blockchain ...
Took a break over the weekend to try the new game Path of Exile 2 in early release and it’s hard to overstate how good it is out of the box compared to when Diablo 4 (D4) first launched. There are way less bugs and way more content. (not dumping on D4 here, enjoying both ...
Let’s face it, the global economy can be a pretty scary place. With all the talk of recession and economic downturn, it’s hard not to feel a little uneasy about the future. But here’s the thing: while we can’t predict the future with certainty, we can definitely prepare for it. The Debt Bomb One of ...
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably used a Dyson vacuum cleaner at some point in your life. But have you ever stopped to think about the person behind the brand? Growing up in Norfolk, England, Dyson was encouraged by his parents to think creatively and experiment with new ideas. This foundation in design and ...