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Why Dune Was RIGHT About AIJune 9, 2025Let’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 ...
What Game Theory shows us about the game of lifeMay 26, 2025Ever 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 ...
Guide to building good ERC20 smart contractsMay 13, 2025Alright, 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 ...
Are we going into post-scarcity by 2100 and how would it look like?April 21, 2025The 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 ...
TLDR; GG to Free Trade. Welcome to pain.April 5, 2025Okay, 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 ...
Fix Middle ManagementApril 2, 2025Alright, 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 ...
The Path Forward for AIMarch 23, 2025There’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 ...
Summary of Recession Indicators and Chances for a Recession (in USA or global) in 2025March 17, 2025As 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 will delivery huge productivity benefits but at the cost of privacy and hacksMarch 9, 2025Agentic 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 ...
What we know so far about the CRO un-burn announcement (beginner friendly read)March 3, 2025A 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 ...

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